Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
21 results for "marathons"
Sam Fetters became the youngest person ever to complete all six world marathon majors in under three hours, but the record was never about the medals. The Martha's Vineyard native used an "impossible" goal to pull himself out of a mental health crisis and discover his true worth.
Sam Fetters from Martha's Vineyard became the youngest person ever to complete all six major world marathons with every race finished in under three hours. His journey started not with dreams of records, but as a quest to overcome mental health struggles and find purpose.
Ioana Barbu survived wild dog attacks, hypothermia, and extreme conditions to complete six ultra marathons across 800 miles in 12 months. The 37-year-old conquered the Arctic, jungle, mountains, and desert after being inspired by a podcast guest.
Scientists are solving renewable energy's biggest problem with storage systems that work like marathons, not sprints. New long-duration batteries can store solar and wind power for days or weeks, making clean energy reliable around the clock.
Humanoid robots are now running half marathons on their own, navigating city streets without human help in Beijing's upgraded 2026 race. This year's competition adds autonomous navigation and disaster rescue challenges, pushing robot technology toward real-world applications.
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.
Laura Christmann is running a half marathon every single day for 61 days straight to break a world record and raise money for the school that cares for her autistic daughter Luna. She's already 33 days in and has raised over £1,600 for programs that bring joy to children with complex needs.
Two women from Dehradun transformed severe chronic pain into marathon success through early morning discipline. Their journey proves that starting late doesn't mean starting never.
Richard Whitehead, who made history completing 100 marathons as a double amputee in 2025, is returning to Malta's iconic race. The two-time Paralympic gold medalist represents how far inclusive sport has come.
Michael Wardian, 51, just shattered the world record for running seven ultramarathons across seven continents in seven days, winning every single race. He battled 30-mph Antarctic winds, 107-degree Australian heat, and 50 hours of flights to finish over four hours faster than anyone in history.
China's robotics industry exploded in 2025, shipping 18,000 humanoid robots worldwide—a 508% jump from the previous year. Inside a Beijing innovation park, robots are now threading needles, running marathons, and transforming how we think about AI's future.
North Texas athlete Bal Joshi didn't just complete the grueling World Marathon Challenge, he set a world record running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. ---
North Texas runner Bal Joshi just set a Guinness World Record by completing seven marathons on seven continents in seven days while wearing traditional Nepali clothing. He finished the grueling challenge in just over 34 hours and 50 minutes while honoring his heritage and raising money for charity on every continent.
Arlington runner Mike Wardian just became the first person to win the World Marathon Challenge three times, extending each race to 50 kilometers and smashing the previous record by nearly five hours. He completed seven back-to-back ultramarathons across all seven continents in just seven days.
An Arlington runner just proved that age is just a number by breaking the world record for completing ultramarathons on all seven continents in seven days. Michael Wardian's incredible journey took him from Antarctica to Miami, smashing the previous record by nearly five hours.
Juan López García started running at 66 and now holds world records with the aerobic fitness of someone six decades younger. Scientists studying the Spanish ultramarathoner say his transformation proves healthy aging might be more within our control than we thought.
Former reality TV personality Jamie Laing ran five ultramarathons in five days, raising over $2 million for Comic Relief's poverty reduction work. The funds support mental health services and early childhood programs helping thousands of families in Kenya build stronger futures.
Two tennis legends delivered unforgettable performances at the Australian Open, setting up a dream final after both came back from the brink in grueling five-set marathons. At 38, Novak Djokovic fought for over four hours to become the oldest finalist in the professional era, while 22-year-old Carlos Alcaraz overcame injury to pull off a stunning comeback.
New research using wearable fitness trackers shows that even tiny amounts of exercise deliver major health benefits. You don't need gym marathons to live longer.
A Scottish construction company just donated £10,000 to help 15 runners tackle a grueling 400-mile journey from Glasgow to London for Comic Relief. The local business is backing their neighbors from Bravehearts Boxing Gym as they prepare to run the equivalent of more than 15 marathons in just 10 days.
Showing 20 of 21