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Dad With Terminal Brain Cancer Wins Marathon While Pushing Daughter in Stroller

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:26:05 +0000

Iram Leon isn’t going to let a little thing like cancer slow him down. In the latest story about the power of the human spirit on display at a marathon, the 32-year-old man battling terminal brain cancer finished first in the Gusher Marathon in Beaumont, Texas earlier this month, while pushing his six-year-old daughter the [...]

Runner Forfeits Third-Place Finish After He's Caught Taking Bus During Marathon

Joe Student — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:42:51 +0000

The third-place finisher of a British marathon used a ride on a bus to pass competitors on the way to the finish line, reports The Telegraph. Runner Rob Sloan, who has since been disqualified, grew tired after running the first 20 miles of Sunday’s Kielder Marathon. He left the course and caught a spectator shuttle [...]

Spirit of Survival – Come Train With Us

Z94 — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 01:36:57 +0000

Join us in the Comanche County Memorial Hospital Atrium Gardens where Oklahoma City author and National Running Coach Mark Bravo will share his and others’ experiences, lessons, and real-life practices to prepare you to participate in one of the 2011 Spirit of Survival races on October 16, 2011. Half-Marathon, Half-Marathon Relay, and 5K training plans will be available.