Danish Hussain Yar will run the New York City Marathon this Sunday. The 22-year-old Cornell University junior escaped Taliban rule. She left Afghanistan to pursue her education and personal freedom. A Desire To Run Hussain Yar grew up in Mazar-i-Sharif. She rode her bicycle early in the morning to avoid harassment. Running outside was impossible for women in her home country. She instead watched clips of the New York City Marathon online. These videos gave her hope for a different future. Escaping To