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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.
Hip-hop star Gunna turned to running four years ago when his life spiraled into chaos. Now he's leading thousands of mostly Black runners through 5Ks across four continents, breaking down fitness barriers in communities that have long been left out.
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.
Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker won the 2026 Home Run Derby with a stunning comeback, then used his moment in the spotlight to champion the next wave of Black athletes in baseball. The 24-year-old who once struggled with demotions is now leading a movement he hopes will bring more young Black kids to the game.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
A Yorkshire grandmother celebrated her retirement from teaching by running the London Marathon two days later, then went on to complete 125 marathons across all seven continents. Christine Hobson became the oldest woman to finish Antarctica's brutal ice marathon at age 69.
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