OWR In Belize

Ajahney Carr, left, 14, receives her trophy from Ohio State student Amanda Ardale after winning the women's division of the March 23 One World Belize Run 5K.

The wide shape appeared suddenly in front of me, looming out of the early-morning darkness as I ran along the water in this sleepy coastal town.

Thinking it could be a jaguar, I darted to the side of the road before seeing that it was a woman, a bit heavy, walking briskly. She had on tights, a white T-shirt and walking shoes, and she was all business, swinging her arms as she moved at a good pace up the dirt road.

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