Meet Keryl Rustin — a 74-year-old woman who is blind and who just competed in her second National Senior Games 5K run. The resident of Kearneysville, West Virginia, also ran the 2022 5K unassisted and unnoticed — but this year, things were different. On the rainy morning of July 9, Rustin ran the annual 5K … Read more
Confidence to go jogging alone was obliterated almost immediately for Casee Brim this week when she was subject to a terrifying act that “men will never understand”. For years, the Brisbane woman put off going “out into the world” on her own, having felt too unsafe following a previous traumatizing incident. Ms. Brim braved a … Read more
He kept them on their heels. A serial world record-breaker from Spain ran a 100-meter sprint while wearing high heels. Christian Roberto López Rodríguez donned 2.76-inch stilettos and ran the distance in 12.82 seconds, earning his 57th Guinness World Record, which the reference book posted on its Instagram page Friday. His time was actually only … Read more
She may be easy on the eyes — but her job isn’t. Hayley Williams, 23, posted a tearful video talking about the realities of modeling, detailing the brutal rejections she faces daily while trying to pursue her dream. The model, who is signed to Wilhelmina Models, candidly explained in a recent video she hadn’t landed a … Read more
A former cross-country runner was left disfigured and without a leg after developing this flesh-eating disease. Emma Doherty, 37, fell ill with sepsis in February 2021 – which later turned into necrotizing fasciitis, a serious infection that affects the tissue of your skin, causing it to die. As a result of the disease, the British … Read more
Nina Cash and her husband Aaron were enjoying a beach getaway in Australia during the New Year when he decided to take some sizzling shots of her in a bikini. But these were no ordinary photos. “So, I cobbled together footage and this candid shot that he had,” Cash shared. “And then I did a … Read more
She’s putting her heart and sole into this race. Danielle Epstein, 32, says she is running the London Marathon on Sunday in honor of her ex-boyfriend — after leaving him because his cancer battle was “damaging” her mental health. Her ex, Jelle Fresen, was diagnosed in September with a rare and aggressive type of brain … Read more
When the New York Yankees hit a slump in August last season, 23-year-old Kaitlin Maniscalco came up with a unique plan to help spark the offense. The day after every game, Maniscalco would run a mile for each run scored and document her efforts on TikTok, where she now boasts more than 20,000 followers after … Read more
Do you ever feel like your life is dictated by numbers — from the numbers in your bank account to the step count on your fitness watch? You are not alone. We are surrounded by numbers like never before. Humankind now generates more numbers every day than all the numbers generated between the creation of … Read more
A long-time plastic surgeon has a surprising warning about what exercise ages a person faster — running. “Half my patients love me for it, and half my patients hate me for it,” Dr. Gerald Imber said laughingly in a TikTok clip. Imber, who specializes in procedures for the face and body, noted that running a … Read more
Before she passed away in 2002, Rob Pope’s mother, Cathy, asked him to promise her one thing: Do one thing in his life that would make a difference. For him, that meant something no one else had ever done before: “There were only a few hundred people that had run across America, but nobody had … Read more
They say they’re the best burlesque show in America. Burlesque performers say they’re giving the industry a bad name. Red Velvet Entertainment claims to put on the ultimate variety act in more than 30 cities across the US, but showbiz insiders allege the company is a racket that uses devious internet marketing to sell overpriced … Read more
A five-time marathon runner from England said he can “barely walk” after being diagnosed with the same rare illness as Céline Dion. Jon Kelf, 54, said he used to love running, but now he struggles to do so much as walk with stiff person syndrome. The incredibly rare neurological condition is a progressive disorder that … Read more
Afroman is ready for a higher power. The 48-year-old rapper, known for his 2001 tunes “Because I Got High” and “Crazy Rap,” announced on Instagram this week he is running for president in 2024. Born Joseph Foreman in Los Angeles, the Grammy-nominated musician said he’s campaigning as an independent candidate and pledged to be “Our … Read more
The search is on for Trevor Noah’s replacement. The South African-born comedian, 38, announced his departure from Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” on Sept. 29, after hosting the topical satire news show for seven years. According to Variety, Comedy Central might replace him with Samantha Bee, 53, a “Daily Show” correspondent before landing her own … Read more
LONDON — Pumping iron can almost halve an older person’s risk of a premature death, according to new research. Muscle strengthening workouts protect against almost every life-threatening illness, study authors from the National Cancer Institute say. Lifting weights makes the body leaner and can also improve mental well-being, according to the study. Gyms are also … Read more
The monkeypox vaccine is ending in San Francisco at a time when demand is increasing. According to the San Francisco Department of Public Health, only 50 doses are available on Wednesday. State Senator Scott Wiener announced on Twitter that the San Francisco General Hospital monkeypox vaccine clinic would be closing today due to shortages. He … Read more