Ellen Jaffe Jones Runs on Vegan Energy
Vegan runner Ellen Jaffe Jones took her health into own hands through running and a plant-based diet.
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Alicia Antoinette Shows What She’s Made Of
Alicia Antoinette shares what how she copes when she realizes, mid-race, that she may be in trouble and what keeps her running for her dreams.
105-Year-Old Julia Hawkins Sets World Record as Oldest Track & Field Competitor
Recently, 105-year-old Julia Hawkins became the oldest female in history to compete in a track and field event. Growing Bolder’s video of her historic run has been viewed millions of times. You’ve seen Julia run now see what makes her run as Marc Middleton shares the rest of the story.
Tips for Proper Running Posture from National Senior Games Champion Joy Upshaw
Masters Track and Field Hall of Famer Joy Upshaw shares six tips for proper running posture to help more people enjoy the benefits of running.
SPECIAL NEWS ALERT: Watch 100-Year-Old Diane Friedman Break World Records for 100-, 200-Meter Dash
A 100-year-old woman has broken the world records for the fastest 100- and 200-meter dashes in her age group. Watch the videos of Diane Friedman as she becomes the fastest centenarian in the world.
Diane Travis — Run, Bike, Run For Your Life
Diane Travis, 66, is a world and national champion in duathlons, a division of USA Triathlon. She’s one of the country’s most accomplished masters athletes and is active in her hometown, Clermont, FL.
Remembering Dick Hoyt
Dick Hoyt pushed his wheelchair-confined son, Rick, in thousands of races. He died at 80 but his legacy of love and perseverance will live forever.
The Poster Girl for Compressed Morbidity
Over the past two years, 91-year-old Ann Kahl has racked up $0 in health care costs and currently takes no regular prescription medications. She attributes daily activity for bringing her health, happiness and strength.
Man on the Run: Ben Beach
Ben Beach holds one of the most amazing records in sports and it’s a record he breaks every year. Now in his mid-60s, the man who has run 48 straight Boston Marathons explains why and how he keeps going.
George Etzweiler
Each year for the past 13 years, George Etzweiler has taken on the challenging 7-mile Mount Washington Road Race, which takes runners to a height of 4,700 feet. And each year he sets another record. We get this amazing 98-year-old to slow down long enough to share his secrets of active longevity.
Healthier Kids Lead to Healthier Communities
Letecia Foster used to weigh 230 pounds. She knew she had to get healthier for her own lifestyle, as well as to inspire the kids at her elementary school, Hungerford Elementary in Eatonville, Florida, one of the nation’s first black-governed towns. Principal Foster’s personal transformation is helping spur on a wellness revolution in this historic […]
Julia Hawkins
Julia “Hurricane” Hawkins didn’t start running until she was 100 years old, only to become the fastest female centenarian of all time. We get her to slow down long enough to discuss her newfound fame and learn what she wants other seniors to know about staying fit.