Stories and History

Terry Fox: the athlete who changed running and the lives of millions

The story of Terry Fox, the Canadian athlete who ran with one leg to raise funds for cancer research, changing running forever and inspiring millions.

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The bizzare marathon training of Joe Strummer from the Clash

The leader of the historic English band ran the Paris Marathon in 1982. And it wasn't the only one, actually.

The incredible life of Alfonsina Strada

Qn a few weeks ago I went to the theater (I hadn't been there in forever) to see Forlorn, a play directed by...

Yiannis Kouros, the god of running

It is said of him that he ran the distance between the Earth and the Moon. Not for nothing do they call him "the god of running."

Alan Turing, you would have deserved better

The story of Alan Turing, a (mistreated) mathematical genius of the 20th century who was able to run the marathon so hard that he came close to being an Olympian.

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