Running helped Rena Elmer overcome heartbreak and make it to the starting line in Atlanta. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
After Trauma, Mother of Nine Qualifies for Olympic Marathon Trials
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This Doctor Kept Her MS Diagnosis a Secret—But Running Ultras Gave Her the Strength to Open Up
Now, she’s running across the country and raising thousands to fund research into the disease. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
9 Inspiring Moments From the Chicago Marathon That Will Motivate You to Go 26.2
A 21-year-old shed half his bodyweight on his journey to better health, while an astrophysicist calculated her way to a PR. Read the full article (co-written with Andrew Dawson) for Runner’s World.
Athlete in Viral Box-Jump Video Takes On His Next Challenge: a Triathlon
Born without arms, Tim Bannon has always lived by his mantra: “I can do everything everybody else does, just in a different way.” Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Juvenile Detention Center Running Program Helps Vulnerable Kids Stride Toward Healing
Crossing the finish line has the potential to change the rest of their lives. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Running Group Gives Cancer Patients Power to Choose Hope Over Fear
“This treatment was kind of a full-on marathon—but I hoped it would be the same thing, where it’s going to be okay and I’m going to finish.” Read the full article for Runner’s World.
After Running 154 Marathons, This Man Just Completed His First With a New Heart
Dan Leite went from a breathing tube back to the finish line in less than three years. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
Veteran Champions
Incredible veteran athletes find their injuries don’t hold them back. Read the full article for USA Today Veterans Affairs.
How Extraordinary Runners Finished This Year’s Chicago Marathon
From several triple-digit marathoners to a legend finishing with her daughter, we tracked some incredible athletes through the 41st annual event. Read the full article for Runner’s World.
She’s Back to the Chicago Marathon, Cancer Free, and Running With No Doubt
For her 102nd marathon, Leesa Drake proves how strong you can be when facing life-changing obstacles. Read the full article for Runner’s World.