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Tamara Scott went from marathon training to battling triple-negative breast cancer, and now she's crossing finish lines again. This May, she'll run Philadelphia's Broad Street Run as a powerful symbol of recovery.
A new dawn running tour in Rome combines ancient history with the city's famous feline residents. Art historian Isabella Calidonna leads runners through six kilometers of Roman ruins where cat colonies have made their homes.
MIT researchers developed a running shoe that customizes itself to your unique running style through a clever physics trick. The shoe gets more comfortable with every step you take, bringing elite athlete performance to everyone.
Bangkok just gave 130 street food vendors a permanent home with running water, fair rent, and safe workspaces. The new hawker center near Lumpini Park proves cities can support small businesses while keeping street food accessible to everyone.
Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard has discovered that pushing his body through running directly fuels his songwriting genius. For two decades, the musician has used distance running to sharpen his creative edge and overcome mental blocks.
Running clubs have surged worldwide as people trade competition for community, with membership jumping 25% since the pandemic began. What started as solo runs during lockdown has blossomed into a global movement connecting millions through movement and friendship.
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Johannesburg transformed its usually gridlocked Main Street into a playground for art, sports, and community fun on April 12, closing the road to all vehicles for the day. Drummers, cyclists, skateboarders, and families reclaimed the CBD streets for dancing, street football, and spray-paint workshops.
New research proves running doesn't cause knee arthritis, and inspiring women in their 70s and 80s are living proof that you can lace up at any age. The old "running ruins your knees" warning? Doctors say it's time to retire that myth.
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Johannesburg is transforming Main Street into a car-free playground this Sunday where people can walk, bike, skate, and celebrate together. The free community event runs from 10am to 5pm on April 12th.
A certified running coach created a custom training program to help women 40 and up start running safely, even if they haven't exercised in years. The plan combines gentle cardio progression with strength training to protect joints and build endurance.
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe became the first person to officially break the two-hour marathon barrier, running 1:59:30 at the London Marathon. His historic achievement rewrites what humanity believed possible in long-distance running.
Bengaluru now hosts official street performances every Saturday on Church Street, where musicians keep 100% of tips via QR codes. The city that once stopped Ed Sheeran mid-song is now championing street artists with police support.
Two years after breaking her neck in a crash, Savannah Wild is attempting a Guinness World Record for the fastest 50-kilometer barefoot run. The Kelowna ultra-endurance athlete was told her athletic career was over, but she's proving everyone wrong on May 18.
Elizabeth Obih-Frank was diagnosed with a rare inflammatory disease at 22 that destroyed nearly half her lung capacity. Now 66, she's completed 14 marathons using a simple run-walk method that rebuilt her endurance one interval at a time. ##
A dangerous Gurugram road once called "Anath Street" (meaning "orphaned") has become a thriving green corridor with 1,000 trees, safe paths, and zero trees cut. The transformation shows how Indian cities can redesign streets to serve people, not just cars.
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This Sunday, Johannesburg transforms Main Street into a joyful playground where people replace cars for the day. The free community event brings music, movement, and connection back to the city's streets.
A teacher from Stockport just shattered the world record for fastest marathon in a sari, and her bold run is inspiring South Asian women across the UK to lace up their running shoes. Madhusmita Jena didn't just beat the old record—she obliterated it.
When a doctor warned 56-year-old Sushila Thapa she'd need knee replacement surgery, she laced up running shoes instead. Today, she and her husband Tara run daily marathons, proving it's never too late to reclaim your health.
Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe just became the first person ever to officially run a marathon in under two hours, finishing in 1:59:30 at the London Marathon. President William Ruto welcomed him home as a hero for pushing the boundaries of what humans can achieve. #
Mexico leads the world in running participation, with 24% of people hitting the pavement regularly. The accessible sport is changing lives across economic levels in a country where you don't need a gym membership to get moving.
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