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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 16-year-old from New Zealand just shattered the world record for the fastest indoor mile ever run by someone under 18, clocking 3:48.88 while still jet-lagged. Even more impressive? He says he can go faster.
New Zealand teen Sam Ruthe just broke the under-18 indoor mile world record, and his family tree reads like a track and field hall of fame. With Olympic medalists for grandparents and national champions as parents, he's proving that sometimes extraordinary talent really does run in the family.
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.
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.
Olivia Mannion is celebrating her 30th birthday by running 30 miles to send young cancer survivors to a life-changing conference. An anonymous donor is matching donations up to $2,500, meaning two survivors could attend CancerCon.
A Staten Island father is leading 15 runners through 80 miles of Arizona desert to fund a cure for the disease affecting his 16-year-old son. JAR of Hope has taken teams around the world to raise money for Duchenne muscular dystrophy research.
A fully autonomous truck just delivered real cargo 230 miles from Houston to Dallas with nobody inside, no remote operator, and no backup driver. This wasn't a test run but an actual commercial delivery that made money.
World champion runner Josh Kerr will attempt to break the mile world record that's stood for 27 years at London's Diamond League on July 18. The British star and his sponsor Brooks are calling it "Project 222" after his goal of running 222 seconds (3:42).
When you live in South Florida with no mountains or trails, training for a 100-mile mountain ultramarathon takes creativity. Jack Espy is logging massive road miles to prepare for August's brutal Leadville 100.
Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo just shattered the half-marathon world record, completing 13.1 miles in 57 minutes and 20 seconds. Even more incredible? He crossed the finish line looking like he could run another 13 miles without breaking a sweat.
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.
A 100-mile ultramarathon from the Nevada desert to Las Vegas raised $330,000 for veteran cancer research, including a surprise $150,000 donation from Drake. The grueling 25-hour challenge brought together professional ultrarunners and YouTubers for a cause that saves lives.
Rachel Entrekin just became the first woman to win the Cocodona 250 outright, defeating every male competitor while smashing the course record by over two hours. The 34-year-old ran 253 miles across Arizona's brutal desert in just 56 hours, proving that ultra-distance running might be where women's athletic advantages truly shine.
Ashley Paulson, a Utah mother of four and grandmother, just shattered the women's 100-mile running world record. Next month, she's chasing another record on a treadmill to prove anyone can chase their biggest dreams.
YouTuber Kyle Forgeard ran 100 miles from Area 51 to Las Vegas, raising over $330K for military veteran cancer research with a massive boost from Drake. The grueling two-day journey brought together fans, friends, and a global superstar for a cause that saves lives.
Gary Patton just rewrote the record books at 80, running a mile in 6:38 and proving age is just a number. The Iowa native shaved four seconds off a decade-old world record that stood since 2014.
British Olympic medalist Josh Kerr will attempt to break the mile world record that's stood for 26 years, aiming for an incredible 3:42 at London's Diamond League in July 2026. He's calling it Project 222, and the entire running world will be watching.
A seventh grader from Utah just shattered a world record that stood for over two decades, running a mile faster than anyone her age ever has. Angelina Alder's stunning 4:40.98 finish proves that the next generation of athletes is rewriting what's possible.
Three-time Olympian Michelle Rohl just broke her fifth age-group world record, running a 5:26 mile at age 60. The mother of five is proving that athletic prime doesn't have an expiration date.
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