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Retiree, 75, isn't letting Alzheimer's diagnosis slow down his competitive running as he trains for next marathon (exclusive)

Retiree Ralph C. Carmona was inspired to take up competitive running after watching his son participate in the Boston Marathon in 2014 Shortly after, Carmona was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in ...
Medical Xpress

Supershoes have transformed competitive distance running, but they remain controversial

On the face of it, competitive distance running appears not to have changed much since the Olympic Games were revived in 1896. However, even the relative simplicity of racing from gun to tape has ...
The Economist

Do better shoes help you run faster?

Modern competitive running entered a new era in 2016, when Nike began distributing a prototype trainer to elite runners. The new shoes were designed to look like Nike’s top publicly available model, ...
Post and Courier

Once ranked among the nation's elite marathoners, SC couple returns to sport for Myrtle Beach race

MYRTLE BEACH — If ever a couple was destined to go the distance, Cole and Esther Atkins lead the pack. The experienced long-distance runners from Greenville are returning to the sport after an ...