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Bob Becker was 57 before he ran his first marathon and he was running strong until a double whammy threatened to end his running career.

Ed Whitlock is living proof of the possibilities of exceptionally successful aging. The 81-year-old recently smashed two world records in the mile and the marathon. He shares his secret to success, and it's something anyone can do.

On his 32nd birthday, Roy Pirrung started running to lose weight and quit smoking. Nearly 30 years later, he's still running and shattering world records.

Author Barbara Hannah Grufferman says turning 50 was the best thing to ever happen to her. Find out what she's learned and how she's helping people learn to embrace age and be the best they can be in all areas of life.

Some have said that the accomplishments of runner Ed Whitlock rival Roger Bannister's breaking of the four-minute mile barrier.

Orlando Magic Sr. VP Pat Williams is a man of many passions -- marathons, writing books and his 19 children!

Meet the Gladiator, an adventure-seeking yet shy former farm girl who didn't complete her first marathon until the age of 86. Now 92, she just crossed the finish line into the history books.

It's not entirely normal to be a cross-country skier that is a retired kindergarten teacher. It's even more amazing that Barbara Klippel overcame a fall down a flight of stairs and a broken skull to win the premiere cross-country ski marathon.

She didn't even start exercising until she was nearly 65 years old. Now 71, Jean Evansmore had completed more than 100 marathons and holds a record for doing seven in seven days. She explains what motivated her to get active.

A former Olympic marathon runner says he can turn anyone -- even you! -- into a marathoner. Find out how you could be crossing the finish line in just a few months.