Young Girl Accidentally Runs a Half Marathon, Wins Medal (WATCH)
Determination can carry you a long way – even if it's ten miles further than you originally bargained for.
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Dancer Who Lost a Leg in 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing is Running that Race Today
Adrianne Haslet-Davis lost a leg to the Boston Marathon bombing as a spectator three years ago. She plans to cross the line as a runner today.
Teen Presents $18,000 Check To Injured Columbine Student
A San Francisco teen-ager who raised $18,000 by running in a road race Tuesday presented the check to one of the most seriously injured victims of the Columbine High School massacre.
Couple Creates Safety Alarm for Female Joggers 'As Loud as a Rock Concert'
This little watch may be unassuming - but in case of an emergency situation, it can emit sounds at 120dB, about as loud as a rock concert.
Barefoot Woman Chases Dog Thief For Half Hour to Rescue Stolen Pup
This determined woman wasn't about to let a dog thief steal Wiley from his worried, loving family – even if it meant running barefoot for 35 minutes.
Hundreds Show Up to Run With Autistic Teen Pushed Down by a Stranger
All it took was one stranger's mean gesture to discourage Chase Coleman from ever running again – but the community wasn't about to let him quit.
How Running Got 6,000 Homeless People Back on Their Feet (WATCH)
The Back On My Feet program has inspired some pretty radical change in the lives of homeless participants.
Athlete Proposes to Girlfriend With GPS Running Map
After eight years of dating, it was finally time for Erismax Felix to pop the question – so he pulled on his running shoes and took to the streets.
Watch What Runners Do When Man's Wheelchair Breaks Mid-Marathon in NY
If it weren't for strangers, and the determination of these brothers, a broken wheel would have ended their NYC marathon race.
Man Who Lost 200 Pounds Invents App to Motivate Others w/ Virtual Work-Out Buddy
After shedding almost half his 400 pounds, this man created a virtual running app so you'll always have a running buddy and motivation to work out.
Watch Two Runners Pick Up Collapsed Competitor, Carry Her to Finish Line
These men didn't hesitate to add a few minutes to their marathon time if it meant helping an exhausted woman cross the finish line.
101-Year-old Breaks World Running Record: "I Missed My Nap for This"
Julia Hawkins didn't earn the nickname "Hurricane" for nothing.
Cheetahs to Enter Olympics?
Oscar Pistorius will become the first amputee runner in the Olympic Games of 2008 wearing a pair of j-shaped prosthesis that makes him The Fastest Thing on No Legs.
Comedian Eddie Izzard Runs 27 Marathons in 27 Days For Charity (WATCH)
Running 707 miles in less than a month is no small feat for a 54-year-old English comedian.
70-Year-old Ran Marathon on Every Continent in Just 7 Days
For 7 days in a row, Chau Smith would wake up, run a marathon, jump on a plane to the next continent. and run another marathon in the morning.
How Two Strangers Connected After She Sacrificed Her Jacket for Runner in Boston Marathon
"He struck me as a person who was drowning and reaching his hand out for somebody to save him. It was that dramatic," said Renee Bercury.
Watch Olympic Sprinter Run Onto Busy Highway So He Can Save Tortoise From Traffic
David Verburg doesn't just use his speed to win gold medals in the Olympics – he also uses it to save endangered tortoises.
Watch Runner's Emotional Reaction to Becoming First Ever Pro Athlete With Cerebral Palsy Signed by Nike
Justin Gallegos has just become a prime example of how hard work pays off – no matter what your disability is.
Man Runs Backwards Through Ultra Marathons So He Can Help the Future of Honeybees
This guy runs backwards through ultra marathons – and he does it all for the future of honeybees.
First Marathon to Swap Plastic Bottles for Biodegradable Pouches Made Out of Plants
Rather than handing out water bottles, a UK marathon handed out these cheap little pouches that are biodegradable and totally edible.
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