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44-Year-Old Smashes Women's 100-Mile World Record
Community Heroes•3d ago

44-Year-Old Smashes Women's 100-Mile World Record

Ashley Paulson ran 100 miles in just over 12 hours, shattering the world record by 17 minutes while sporting her signature pink ponytail. The Nevada ultramarathon champion proves that dreams don't have age limits.

Google: marathon world record•2 min read
Arlington Runner Breaks Record: 7 Ultramarathons, 7 Continents
Community Heroes•Feb 13

Arlington Runner Breaks Record: 7 Ultramarathons, 7 Continents

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.

Google: marathon world record•2 min read
51-Year-Old Runs 7 Ultramarathons, Breaks World Record
Community Heroes•Feb 11

51-Year-Old Runs 7 Ultramarathons, Breaks World Record

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.

Google: marathon world record•2 min read
51-Year-Old Shatters World Record in 7-Continent Race
Sports•Feb 11

51-Year-Old Shatters World Record in 7-Continent Race

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.

Google News - World Record•2 min read
82-Year-Old Runs Ultramarathons With Fitness of 20-Year-Old
Community Heroes•Feb 5

82-Year-Old Runs Ultramarathons With Fitness of 20-Year-Old

Juan LĂłpez GarcĂ­a 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.

Google: marathon world record•2 min read
TV Star Runs 150 Miles, Raises $2M for Mental Health in Kenya
Acts of Kindness•Feb 5

TV Star Runs 150 Miles, Raises $2M for Mental Health in Kenya

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.

Google News - Poverty Reduction•3 min read
Lawyer Runs 51km Daily for 750+ Days Straight
Community Heroes•Jan 30

Lawyer Runs 51km Daily for 750+ Days Straight

A New Zealand lawyer has run an ultramarathon every single day for more than two years, aiming to reach 1,000 consecutive days. Shannon-Leigh Litt started her world record attempt in 2024 and hasn't stopped since.

Stuff NZ•3 min read
Drake Donates $150K to 100-Mile Cancer Charity Run
Acts of Kindness•Jan 24

Drake Donates $150K to 100-Mile Cancer Charity Run

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.

Google: charity donation•2 min read
81-Year-Old Shatters World Record After Starting at 66
Community Heroes•Jan 20

81-Year-Old Shatters World Record After Starting at 66

Juan LĂłpez didn't lace up his first running shoes until age 66, yet at 81 he just smashed the 50K world record by 49 minutes. Scientists studied him to find out how he's defying every assumption about aging and athletic performance.

Google News - World Record•2 min read