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When Hannah was a newborn living in a Kazakhstan orphanage, doctors told Erin Herman that there was a good chance Hannah would never walk. Undeterred, …
When Kade Lovell didn’t cross the finish line of the 5k he was running, his mom started to worry about her kiddo. The 9-year-old was …
Allyson Felix just set a huge record in running. The track-and-field superstar won her 12th gold medal at the International Association of Athletics Federations World …
Julia Hawkins is 103 years old but for her, age is just a number. Better known by her nickname — “Hurricane” — she recently broke …
Read moreRunner Julia ‘Hurricane’ Hawkins is 103 years old and still breaking records
With a nickname like “White Lightning,” you better live up to expectations. Well, Houston, Texas teenager Matthew Boling certainly did that! Boling floored crowds Saturday …
Ask any runner — running is more than just good exercise, it can help treat depression and anxiety, assist in grief recovery and even improve …
Read moreHow a man blinded in a shooting took up running and found love
There are people who love doughnuts and then there are those who really love doughnuts. You know you’re in the latter group if you can’t start …
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Justin Gallegos is a student and cross-country runner at the University of Oregon who just made history. Earlier this month, Gallegos became the first professional Nike …
Read moreThis inspiring runner is Nike’s first professional athlete with cerebral palsy
Many people turn to jogging for exercise. It’s free, accessible and yields a number of health benefits. If you do it outside, you also get …
Here’s some news to lighten the load — a new “floating” backpack is being developed that could soon ease the burden of shouldering heavy bags. …
Read moreThis ‘floating’ backpack promises to make traveling easier on your back
We already know that moms are superheroes, whether they’re coming up with clever responses to stressful situations or stepping in to be parents for those …
Read moreThis Mom Crushed The Record For Pushing A Triple-Child Stroller In A Half Marathon
Charity runs are a fun and healthy way to raise money and awareness for many worthy causes. But, for those of us not sure we’re …
Read moreFree beer, doughnuts will be handed out at Texas town’s 0.5K charity run
Think you can’t get fit sitting down? Think again. No, we’re not talking about counting lifting the remote as a workout, but you also don’t …
Before 2018, the last time an American woman had won the Boston Marathon Ronald Reagan was president, “Dynasty” was considered appointment television and perms and …
Read more5 facts about Desiree Linden—The first American woman to win the Boston Marathon since 1985
Desiree Linden made history at this year’s Boston Marathon as the first American woman to win the storied race since 1985. What was more shocking, …
Kaitlyn Kiely and he boyfriend, Matt Wetherbee, had long dreamed of running the Boston Marathon as a team. Two years ago, however, Wetherbee became paralyzed …
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When we picture marathoners, we tend to imagine svelte, muscular specimens of humanity, people who look as if they’ve been natural-born athletes their entire lives. …
Read moreThis woman was 436 pounds when she started running 5Ks
If running a half marathon is one of your New Year’s resolutions or a fitness goal for 2018, you’re in luck. Disney’s awesome new half-marathon …
Read moreYou can earn a Star Wars medal for running a Disney half-marathon—without leaving your home
Most people who have lost a significant amount of weight can point to the “aha” moment when they made the decision to change their lifestyles. …
Read moreHow one woman went from running a mile a day to completing ultramarathons
Most people tend to slow down as they get older, but not Julia Hawkins. At the ripe old age of 100, the Baton Rouge centenarian …
Read moreAt the age of 100, this woman took up running and is now breaking world records
Okay, here’s a news story that is guaranteed to make you laugh. There is a “mad pooper” on the loose in Colorado Springs, and she …
Read moreColorado Police Are On The Lookout For The ‘Mad Pooper’
The dog days of summer have passed and cooler temperatures are on the horizon, if they haven’t already come to your area. The changing seasons …
Read moreThis is how much you need to run each week to reap the benefits
A glow-in-the-dark running experience may encourage even the least cardio-loving person to take a lap or two, because seriously—this is just too cool to pass …
Read moreNike built an LED track that takes running to a whole new level
Unless you’re one of those weird goddess creatures who actually enjoys exercising, going to the gym can be a slog. You feel the need to …
Read moreStudy Shows This 1-Minute Workout Equals 45 Minutes Of Jogging
Runners of the world, rejoice! A new study says that spending just one hour running can add seven hours to your lifespan. This means marathoners …
Read moreHow Long You Have To Run To Add 7 Hours To Your Life
Untied shoelaces are one of my biggest pet peeves. It doesn’t matter if they’re on my feet or somebody else’s, I am seized with the …
In 1967, Kathrine Switzer entered the Boston Marathon under the name K.V. Switzer. The first female to officially enter the event, not everyone was pleased to …
Read moreFirst Woman To Run Boston Marathon Competed Again This Year
Though running may be great for losing weight, it notoriously carries a high risk for injuries. From inflammation to tendinitis to IT band syndrome, running …
You don’t have to run a marathon to be considered a runner. Instead, train for a 5K. In 2015, 7.6 million people—the most of any …
Warning: This article includes triggers for violence and sexual assault. Please read with self-care in mind. Running is a wonderful way to stay fit and …
Taking a leisurely stroll around the mall is better than nothing, but you’re probably not going to see any drastic fitness results at a super …
Read moreHate Running? Torch Calories And Improve Your Health By Speed Walking
If you don’t experience knee pain already, chances are you will down the road. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that half of adults …
Read moreTry This Simple Stretch To Fight Knee Pain And Protect Your Knees
As a runner with feet problems, I’ve known about this nifty little idea for a while. But when talking to a friend recently, they admitted …
Read moreThis Is What The Extra Shoelace Hole On Your Shoes Is For
If you hate running, you’re not alone. Even some runners themselves dread the sport, but there’s no denying it’s convenient, efficient, and gets the job done. …
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I’ve always considered myself athletic. Growing up, I played every sport I could get my hands on – soccer, softball, volleyball, gymnastics, swimming, lacrosse, field …