John Starbrook can’t be stopped. The Brit known as “The Legend” has run 52 marathons and works out at the gym six days a week — at 93 years old. “The spin classes get me moving,” Starbrook told The Guardian on Sunday. “And then, about 4 p.m. or 5 p.m., I go back to work … Read more
It’s the purr-fect weight-loss plan! A 30-pound cat named Ty is swimming laps in an effort to lose 15 pounds after he was surrendered to Vanderburgh Humane Society in Evansville, Indiana in January. “Weighing in at 30 pounds, our biggest concern is his thoracic spine and the overall toll his weight is having on his … Read more
Toast and liquid gold — America eats enough grilled cheese sandwiches in a year to fill nearly 900 Olympic-sized swimming pools. A new state-by-state poll of 5,000 U.S. adults found a single average person eats 36 grilled cheeses per year. If everyone in the nation’s population were to eat the average amount in a year, … Read more
She raised the bar for herself. A 50-year-old UK woman says she lost 140 pounds by ditching her nightly bottle of white wine — she had packed on much of the weight after a septic shock scare. Jo Hurley, a quality assurance officer from Harlow, England, saw a doctor in 2018 after struggling with heavy … Read more
It’s truly the upper class. At the end of February, Friends Seminary, a $63,200-a-year private Quaker school on East 16th Street, unveiled a $3.9 million art installation on its roof. The Skyspace by James Turrell is a jewel box room where light from windows and artificial sources are mixed together to stunning effect. Friends Seminary, … Read more
Death Valley is alive and well. During a normal year, tourists stream into the sun-scorched Badwater Basin area of Southern California’s Death Valley National Park to see what it feels like to be at the lowest point in North America. The answer is that it’s hot, very hot, sometimes hotter than anyplace else on earth. Sinking … Read more
Go jump in the lake. A bracing swim in the great outdoors could be just the thing to help you cope with your anxiety, says one expert with a pondload of first-hand experience. Therapist Jenny Favell, 42, discovered the healing power of water back in 2020, during a time in her life where she felt … Read more
Holy Cross’ men’s basketball team got an unlikely assist on Monday night. Facing Boston University at the Hart Center, the Crusaders swim team attempted to distract Ethan Okwuosa during a pair of free throw attempts at the end of the first half. The home crowd gave the swimmers — skipping and waving their arms on … Read more
A 99-year-old Canadian swimmer broke three world records in her age class but considers herself “lazy” for only training two days a week. Betty Brussel, of British Columbia, broke the 400-meter freestyle, the 50-meter backstroke, and the 50-meter breaststroke record over the weekend. She swam the 400-meter freestyle in 12 minutes and 50 seconds — … Read more
Seas the day! Menopausal women who make swimming in cold water part of their routine report significant improvements to their physical and mental health, a new study finds. Of the 785 women surveyed, 46.9% said swimming eased their anxiety; 34.5% said it helped their mood swings; 31.1% said it elevated their mood; and 30.3% said … Read more
This is some real clickbait. A diver has revealed how not to become a shark’s dinner, but her advice — and up-close encounter — may have you trembling in your fins. Kayleigh Nicole Grant, who runs Kaimana Ocean Safari in Hawaii, posted a startling video on TikTok, where she goes by @mermaidkayleigh, showing people how … Read more
An unidentified person in Arizona came down with an unknown illness that initially caused officials to suspect a diagnosis of Naegleria fowleri — commonly referred to as “brain-eating” amoeba — Phoenix’s Fox 10 reported. However, state health officials have officially ruled out “brain-eating” amoeba after an unknown illness prompted health warnings of the deadly disease. … Read more
Things are going swimmingly for this Manhattanite. Chris Solarz officially broke the record on Aug. 5 for the fastest swim around Staten Island, finishing the 36-mile jaunt in 14 hours and 24 minutes, SI Live reports. “Staten Island is where I’ve run 40 races and found a genuine sense of community in unexpected places, proving … Read more
Crikey! A sneaky ‘gator snuck up a group of swimmers who narrowly escaped its jaws. David Siljeg captured the alarming incident on video, watching on as the alligator, estimated to be 12 feet long, swam towards a group of children at Texas’ Huntsville State Park on Saturday. The quick-thinking cameraman thought the predatory reptile appeared … Read more
That’s one way to travel the Empire State. An endurance swimmer, 53, successfully traversed the Hudson River, 315 miles from the Adirondack Mountains to Battery Park, in one month. United Nations’ official Patron of the Oceans, Lewis Pugh, completed the sometimes-perilous trek Wednesday and succinctly told The Post, “It’s really great to be back on … Read more
She was up s–t’s creek on social media. Another day another influencer putting their life on the line for TikTok likes. This time, Spanish social media star Marina Rivera Saldaña found herself in hot water online after swimming in a cove where bathing has been banned following a rash of deaths. Better known as Marina … Read more
They thought she was literally swimming up s–t’s creek. What do you do when in the eye of the hurricane? Go for a dip of course. A Florida resident sparked waves of concern across the panhandle when she was filmed swimming through a flooded street during Hurricane Idalia. A video of her doing laps amid … Read more
She’s living a life of porpoise. Nikky Wegloop, 19, loves the water — and has turned her passion into a profession as a mermaid and qualified scuba diver. Wegloop, who lives in Mijas Costa, Spain, spends her days swimming the shores as a stunning mythical creature in her custom-made tail in the hopes of inspiring others to … Read more
Cooling off in lakes, rivers and streams is a hallmark of the summer — but for an unlucky few, it can lead to an infection caused by Nagleria fowleri, a bacteria more commonly known as the brain-eating amoeba. In the U.S., there have been at least three reported deaths this year from the infection, which occurs when … Read more
A tourist visiting Bali, Indonesia, said she was left “disgusted” by the amount of trash floating in ocean waters where many vacationers spend their days snorkeling and swimming. “I was disgusted,” Sara Walsh, 25, of Massachusetts, told SWNS News. “It felt gross jumping into the water. I stayed in for maybe 30 seconds,” Walsh added. Walsh owns a … Read more