Courtney Rich is a mother of two, whose journey through the Big Cottonwood Marathon was a familiar marathoner's battle. Her 1 was tested with each pace towards the uphill finish. The

1.7-mile race was a hard dance of patience and will, a dance Courtney knew well. Her legs, heavy with effort, threatened to betray (背叛) her 2 .

Then, from the sidelines 3 the 10-year-old "dynamo" (发电机), Avery. Her sudden appearance put a burst of energy and emotion into the scene. Full of determination, her thin figure ran 4 towards her mother, who was visibly 5 from the marathon. The crowd watched in awe as this young dynamo took charge.

As Avery 6 Courtney, their hands held tightly and the marathon's final act was suddenly rewritten. Avery, a burst of energy personified, became her mother's anchor (精神支柱), and her small act of support was 7 in its impact. With a determined look, Avery grasped her mother's hand. She didn't say a word, but her actions 8 a lot. They started running together towards the finish line, their hands firmly held together.

The onlookers 9  them inspired by the 10  of love and support between mother and daughter. It was a heartwarming moment, making everyone 11  that sometimes, unexpected 12  from the ones we love can 13  the strength to overcome even the most discouraging challenges. 

As they approached the finish line, the crowd's applause grew louder, and Avery's mother's tiredness began to 14 , replaced by a renewed sense of determination. Together, they crossed the finish line hand in hand, sharing a 15 moment that they would remember forever.