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Peachtree Road Race shows man how far he’s come in his weight loss journey
By Karyn Greer at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 3, 2026
· 2 min read
For thousands hitting the pavement this Fourth of July, for the Peachtree Road race is a tradition. But for one metro Atlanta man, it’s also a yearly reminder of a second chance at life. “I couldn’t walk up a flight of stairs without catching my breath,” Richard Balfour told Channel 2’s Karyn Gre...
Key takeaway “I couldn’t walk up a flight of stairs without catching my breath,” Richard Balfour told Channel 2’s Karyn Greer.
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Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? For thousands hitting the pavement this Fourth of July, for the Peachtree Road race is a tradition. But for one metro Atlanta man, it’s also a yearly reminder of a second chance at life. “I couldn’t walk up a flight of stairs without catching my breath,” Richard Balfour told Channel 2’s Karyn Gre...
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