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MIT Running Shoe Adapts to Your Feet as You Run
InnovationApr 16

MIT Running Shoe Adapts to Your Feet as You Run

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.

MIT News2 min read
Cancer Survivor Runs 10 Miles After Yearlong Treatment
Health & WellnessApr 3

Cancer Survivor Runs 10 Miles After Yearlong Treatment

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.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Running After 50 Won't Wreck Your Knees, Science Confirms
Community HeroesFeb 19

Running After 50 Won't Wreck Your Knees, Science Confirms

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.

Womens Health3 min read
Running Coach Designs Plan for Women Over 40
Health & WellnessApr 29

Running Coach Designs Plan for Women Over 40

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.

Womens Health2 min read
Ben Gibbard: How Running Powers Death Cab Creativity
SportsJun 19

Ben Gibbard: How Running Powers Death Cab Creativity

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.

Mens Health2 min read
Athlete Runs 50K Barefoot After Doctors Said She Never Would
SportsMay 12

Athlete Runs 50K Barefoot After Doctors Said She Never Would

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.

Google: athlete breaks record2 min read
Run Clubs Explode 25% Since 2020 Across the Globe
Health & WellnessApr 17

Run Clubs Explode 25% Since 2020 Across the Globe

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.

Mens Health2 min read
Marathon Barrier Broken: Sawe Runs Sub-2-Hour in London
SportsApr 27

Marathon Barrier Broken: Sawe Runs Sub-2-Hour in London

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.

SBS Australia2 min read
French Tennis Star Fils Makes History at Madrid Masters
SportsApr 30

French Tennis Star Fils Makes History at Madrid Masters

Arthur Fils just became the first French player in nine years to reach a clay court Masters semifinal. Even better, he's now one of only three Frenchmen ever to reach back-to-back Masters 1000 semifinals.

Google News - France Breakthrough2 min read
Mom Runs Marathon in Sari, Smashes Record by 12 Minutes
Community HeroesApr 20

Mom Runs Marathon in Sari, Smashes Record by 12 Minutes

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.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Dehradun Couple, 59 & 56, Start Running After Health Scare
Community HeroesMar 9

Dehradun Couple, 59 & 56, Start Running After Health Scare

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.

The Better India2 min read
Kenya's 82-Year-Olds Are Running 5Ks Three Times a Week
SportsJun 13

Kenya's 82-Year-Olds Are Running 5Ks Three Times a Week

An 82-year-old woman in rural Kenya runs 5 kilometers three times weekly with 80 other seniors aged 60 to 100, proving age is just a number. Their self-funded athletics group is transforming health and challenging stereotypes across Meru County.

Al Jazeera English2 min read
Thousands Run for HIV Awareness in Uganda's Kabaka Race
Acts of KindnessApr 13

Thousands Run for HIV Awareness in Uganda's Kabaka Race

Residents across Mawogola County in Uganda laced up their running shoes for the annual Kabaka Birthday Run, turning a royal celebration into a powerful movement against HIV/AIDS. The community event brought together local leaders and everyday citizens to raise awareness and strengthen prevention efforts.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
80-Year-Old Shatters Running Record After Starting at 66
SportsApr 16

80-Year-Old Shatters Running Record After Starting at 66

Juan López García just demolished an 80+ age group world record by nearly 49 minutes, and scientists discovered his body works like someone decades younger. The best part? He didn't start competitive running until age 70.

Google News - World Record3 min read
Teacher to Break Marathon Record Running in a Saree
Community HeroesApr 13

Teacher to Break Marathon Record Running in a Saree

A British teacher is attempting to set a world record by running the Manchester Marathon in a saree, hoping to prove women can exercise in any clothing they choose. Madhusmita Jena aims to finish in under three hours and 50 minutes while inspiring women worldwide to prioritize their wellbeing.

Google: marathon world record2 min read
Sydney Launches Night Running Events for Women's Safety
SolutionsMar 28

Sydney Launches Night Running Events for Women's Safety

After research showed half of female runners face harassment, Sydney is hosting safe, coached nighttime track events exclusively for women. The NSW program gets $500K to help women reclaim running after dark.

ABC Australia3 min read
Woman Conquers Running Fear With Month-Long Challenge
Health & WellnessJun 6

Woman Conquers Running Fear With Month-Long Challenge

A self-proclaimed running hater transformed her relationship with the sport by committing to just one mile a day for 30 days. Her journey from dreading every step to discovering unexpected benefits shows how small, consistent actions can reshape our relationship with fitness.

Womens Health2 min read
Kenya's Sawe Runs Marathon in Under 2 Hours
Community HeroesMay 1

Kenya's Sawe Runs Marathon in Under 2 Hours

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. #

Al Jazeera English2 min read
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SportsMay 7

1 in 4 Mexicans Run Regularly, Tops Global Survey

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.

Mexico News Daily2 min read
Rory McIlroy Defends Masters Title in Historic Win
SportsApr 13

Rory McIlroy Defends Masters Title in Historic Win

Rory McIlroy became only the fourth golfer ever to successfully defend a Masters title, joining legends Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods. The Northern Irishman held his nerve through a dramatic final round to win his sixth major championship.

Google News - Sports3 min read

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