Tag: marathon runner
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100-Year-Old Vegan Runner Still Lives His Best Life
Despite the widespread misunderstanding that vegans don’t get enough protein, meat-free athletes keep setting the bar higher. Mike Fremont, a 100-year-old plant-based runner, proves that you don’t need meat to live your best life. The oldest known vegan runner worldwide, he holds marathon records for the single-year age groups of 88, 90, and 91. He…
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Amputee Inspires Millions by Completing Grueling Marathon
A 46-year-old female amputee became a worldwide inspiration after she completed a 140-mile marathon through the Sahara Desert. The grueling race has attracted thousands of runners for 34 years, called Marathon des Sables. In 2019, Amy Palmiero-Winters wanted to try her hand at the race held in southern Morocco. The ultramarathon takes place over six…