'We can absolutely achieve anything': Disabled Navy veteran competes in Marine Corps Marathon to show others what is possible

Jay McManus, 48, served in the Navy for nearly 22 years before medically retiring. He will be among the more than 23,000 running Sunday in the Marine Corps Marathon. More than 6,200 service members, veterans and foreign troops are scheduled to participate.

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