London Marathon

What Excuses Might We Be Using to Keep Ourselves From Crossing Our Own Finish Lines?

Gregg McBride | Posted 05.23.2012

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Gregg McBride

Sixteen days after this year's London Marathon ended, a final entrant crossed the finish line. Claire Lomas, who is paralyzed from the chest down, finished the marathon with a little help from her "robotic" legs -- along with a very healthy dose of willpower and sheer determination.

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WATCH: Amateur Runner Does 100 Marathons In 100 Days For Cancer Awareness

Posted 04.23.2012

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After his close friend died from a rare cancer, Matthew Loddy immediately raced into action. The 46-year-old British businessman, who had no previo...

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Woman Dies After Collapsing During London Marathon

AP | Posted 04.22.2012

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LONDON -- London marathon organizers say one runner has died after collapsing during the race. The 30-year-old woman, who was not identified, fell ...

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WATCH: Will Kate & William Run The London Marathon?

The Huffington Post | Ellie Krupnick | Posted 04.22.2012

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The Duchess of Cambridge may have to strap on her sneakers yet again -- Catherine and her prince may be running the London Marathon! OK, maybe not....

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Setting A Courteous Guinness World Record In London

Margie Goldsmith | Posted 04.07.2012

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Margie Goldsmith

Three Guinness World Record officials started their stopwatches. In the five minutes, we managed 314 curtsies, thus creating a new record.

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Jihadist Humor

Robert Weller | Posted 05.25.2011

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Robert Weller

While it might seem impossible to make a funny movie about would-be terrorists, British director Chris Morris has found a way in the Four Lions.

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NYRR to Make History With Marathon Lottery Broadcast

Dave Ungrady | Posted 05.25.2011

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Dave Ungrady

The New York Road Runners will be the first organizers of a major marathon to televise the lottery selection for the field in its ING New York City Marathon scheduled for November 7.

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The 101-Year-Old Marathoner Who Drinks, Smokes And Fights

Reuters | Peter Apps | Posted 11.17.2011

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Already Britain's oldest employee, 101-year-old Buster Martin now aims to become the world's oldest marathon runner by completing the London Marathon ...

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