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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.
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.
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.
A freshman in high school just made history by qualifying for Vermont's gubernatorial ballot, becoming the first candidate under 18 to run for governor. Dean Roy isn't running to win but to prove young people can spark real change.
A retired bank manager laced up running shoes for the first time at age 91 and has since completed nearly 300 races, won five Asian championship gold medals, and inspired thousands to get moving. N S Dattatreya proves it's never too late to start something extraordinary.
Olympic champion Sonia O'Sullivan is sprint training to see if she can match marathon world record pace. Her playful challenge is inspiring distance runners everywhere to rediscover the pure fun of speed.
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.
Hannah Cox went from never running to completing 100 consecutive marathons across 4,200km of India in just 100 days. The 41-year-old conquered scorching heat, tiger country, and serious illness to trace her late father's heritage along a historic route.
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.
Giuseppe Damato didn't start running until age 73 after a cycling accident, but now at 90, he's shattering world records. Last week in Italy, he broke both the marathon and half-marathon records for his age group, taking nearly 90 minutes off one mark and 50 minutes off the other.
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 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.
Team Italy's surprising World Baseball Classic semifinal run sparked a baseball revolution in a soccer-obsessed nation. For the first time, Italian newspapers and seven million fans are talking about America's pastime.
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.
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.
Andy Spary went from stage three colon cancer diagnosis to finishing the London Marathon in just two years. He never stopped running, even between chemotherapy treatments.
The San Diego Padres pulled off their most dramatic comeback in years, erasing a six-run deficit to beat the Seattle Mariners 7-6. Young star Jackson Merrill robbed a home run and hit the game-winning double in a breathtaking ninth-inning rally.
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.
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. #
A 28-year-old Chinese runner just completed an almost unthinkable feat: running 100 kilometers every single day for 100 days without rest. His journey from pandemic business owner to world record holder inspired thousands to join him along the way.
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