Centenarian Runs Marathon

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Half marathons- a really fun day out? I think so!The perfect blend of speed and endurance, they can also just be a real vibe and you can do half marathon races for the fun without having too much of an impact on the rest of your life like training for a marathon can result in!!Th ... Show More

<p>Last weekend, I ran my second marathon in 2:53:38. This was a 4-minute personal best.</p><p>During the suffering of miles 20-26 and the journey home after the race, I found myself reflecting on the key lessons from the experience. Interestingly, none of them have anything to d ... Show More

Susie Chan only started running in her early 30’s as she entered a half marathon with her brother. Since then she has completed 5 Marathon Des Sables as well as a number of other ultras, however as she tells us in this show she runs anything from 1 mile to 100 and as you will fin ... Show More

<p>Course Epique fait une brève (qui a dit méritée ;) ? pause estivale. Je vous propose de redécouvrir ici l'un de vos épisodes préférés de ces derniers mois avec Hervé Mathoux, iconique&nbsp;journaliste sportif et présentateur du Canal Football Club depuis 15 ans.</p><br><p>Le 5 ... Show More

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3527: Running a marathon is more than a physical challenge, it’s a masterclass in life’s most valuable lessons. From the po ... Show More

It's rare that someone combines both elite-level marathon running with elite-level humour – but Phily Bowden is the glorious exception to the rule. Having run 2:25 at the Berlin Marathon, her sights are now on the LA Olympics, all while creating amazing content for her ever-growi ... Show More

Marathon season is officially upon us. But amid all the fun and excitement, it's easy to become stressed about what lies ahead. So listen to running coach and serial marathoner Laura Fountain talk about the practical steps you can take to make race week – and the race itself – a ... Show More

Le marathon des Jeux olympiques de Saint-Louis en 1904 est sans doute l’un des événements les plus désastreux et rocambolesques de toute l’histoire olympique. Prévu comme un moment de gloire sportive, il tourna en une épreuve d’endurance surréaliste, marquée par des conditions ex ... Show More

Until the 1960s, it was deemed too "dangerous" for women athletes to run distances longer than 200m - and a marathon would kill them, or leave them unable to have children. Rubbish, of course. But when Kathrine Switzer signed up for the 1967 Boston Marathon, it wasn't the distanc ... Show More

Marathon participation is surging, fueled in large part by 20-somethings who’ve embraced distance running as a way to deal with their quarter-life crises. Journalist Maggie Mertens and researcher Kevin Masters break down the state of the race. This episode was produced by Amanda ... Show More