Shane Healy, a former Olympic athlete, discovered his dream home on the Cooley Peninsula and reinvigorated his running career at 56. Initially retiring from the sport in 1999, he returned passionately to set world records in his age group. Healy's journey wasn't easy, growing up in challenging environments after his family fractured. Despite personal hurdles, his determination shines as he balances rigorous training with family life and newfound joys, including reuniting with a long-lost sister after years apart.
"He was always a late bloomer, though. He didn't begin running until he was 22, when an athletics coach in California thought he had the look of an Eamonn Coghlan..."
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