Jeff Galloway
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.
All Running Stories
Zahid Buttar
Couch potatoes rejoice! A world-class athlete and coach says even if you’ve spent years sitting on your behind you can compete in a triathlon.
Hunter Kemper
Triathlete Hunter Kemper is three-time Olympian who has been to Sydney, Athens and is on his way to Beijing. He’s the No. 1 triathlete in the world, but he’s taking his first steps in a very important march.
Bob Matteson
For 22 years, Bob Matteson has lived by the philosophy of getting the most out of life not matter how old you are. For someone who’s 92 years old – that’s a pretty good concept.
Ray Zahab
Ray Zahab used to be a smoker who lived an unhealthy life. After a few major life changes, he’s on the other side of the spectrum, running marathons, raising awareness for important causes and living an adventurous life.
Claudette Braswell
Claudette Braswell ran faster, shot better and threw farther than 1,000 other female competitors to become the Florida State Female Senior Athlete of the Year.
Sister Madonna Buder
Known as the “Iron Nun,” Sister Madonna Buder is redefining what it means to be a nun and a runner. Find out how she uses her training runs as time to talk to God and why race directors have to keep adding age categories to keep up with her.
The Most Magical Marathon on Earth
Ready, set, run! Growing Bolder takes you to the only place in the world where you’ll find so many colorful characters, both in and out of costume, to find out why these days, many marathons are dominated by people in their 40s, 50s and beyond.
Ellyn Brown
What drives an extreme athlete? Find out from Ellyn Brown, a 54-year-old Alaskan who is the U.S. mountain running champ and one of the best snow shoe racers alive.
Robert Gralley
81-year-old Robert Gralley has completed more than 40 marathons and is not slowing down any time soon.
Jim Sullivan
Jim Sullivan, 55, is part of the wave of older athletes dominating the field of ultra-marathoners.
Sumi Onodera-Leonard
Sumi Onodera-Leonard is living proof that anything is possible with determination and pluck.