Heroes Of Running 2006

Alan Webb: 2007 Heroes of Running

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 09:30:39 -0800

The Phenom. Webb broke Steve Scott's 25-year-old American mile record with a 3:46:91 in 2007. It was an achievement U.S. distance fans expected since Webb ran a sub-4 minute mile in high school. Introduced by ESPN's Larry Rawson.

Mike Huckabee at the 2006 Heroes of Running Awards

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:13:21 -0800

The candidate for President says running changed his life. Runner's World Editor in Chief David Willey introduces the former Arkansas Governor.

Amy Palmiero-Winters: 2007 Heroes of Running

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 09:27:55 -0800

The Powerhouse. Amy's 3:04 at Chicago's marathon proved she could do anything on one leg that she'd done on two - and do it faster. The 35-year-old single mother of two lost her leg after a car struck her motorcycle. Introduced by Sarah Reinertsen.

Blue Planet Runners: 2007 Heroes of Running

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 09:23:36 -0800

The Environmentalists. The 20 Blue Planet Runners covered 15,200 miles on a nonstop, around-the-world relay to raise awareness for safe drinking water. Introduced by Jin Zidell, founder of the BPR Foundation.

Dave McGillivray: 2007 Heroes of Running

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 09:12:32 -0800

The Leader. Dave McGillivray directs the Boston Marathon and several other races. He's also an endurance-running machine who's completed 121 marathons and eight Hawaii Ironman Triathlons. Introduced by RW's Amby Burfoot.

Jamie and Lynn Parks: 2007 Heroes of Running

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 09:40:52 -0800

The Inspirations. Jamie and Lynn Parks have completed more than 170 road races together since a brutal car crash left Lynn in a wheelchair. The 45-year-olds have covered more than 13,000 miles together. Introduced by their daughter Annalyn

Martin Franklin: 2007 Heroes of Running

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 09:35:20 -0800

The Philanthropist. Franklin, 42, chairman of the Jarden Corporation, raised $435,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project by running 135 miles through Death Valley and up Mount Whitney at the Badwater Ultramarathon. Introduced by Steve Robison.

Govenor Mike Huckabee

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 13:43:23 -0700

This Arkansas govenor whips himself and his state into shape.

Nancy Brinker: 2007 Heroes of Running

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 07:43:50 -0800

The Visionary. In 1982, two years after her sister, Susan Komen, died of breast cancer, Brinker decided to organize a charity run for the cure. Today, there are 120 Races for the Cure annually, with 1.4 million participants.

Ryan Hall: 2007 Heroes of Running

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 09:38:11 -0800

The Frontrunner. Ryan Hall became the newest star of American distance running in 2007, setting a new Half-Marathon record at Houston and finishing first at the Olympic Marathon Trials. Introduced by Olympian Deena Kastor.

Sister Madonna Buder: 2007 Heroes of Running

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 09:39:51 -0800

The Ironwoman. The 77-year-old nun has powered through more than 300 triathlons, including 34 full Ironmans, and became the oldest woman to complete the Hawaii Ironman at 75. Introduced by two-time Ironman champion Tim DeBoom.

Ted Corbitt: 2007 Heroes of Running

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 08:50:52 -0800

The Pioneer. At 32 Corbitt placed 15th at his first marathon in Boston, and the following year he ran in the 1952 Olympics. The 88-year-old has tallied 199 ultras and marathons, and logged 300-mile weeks in his career. Introduced by George Hirsch.

Tegla Loroupe: 2007 Heroes of Running

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 09:42:10 -0800

The Peacemaker. The 4'11" Loroupe became the first African woman to win a major marathon when she triumphed at NYC in 1994. Now she promotes conflict resolution between warring areas with her Peace Foundation. Introduced by Djibril Diallo of the U.N.

Rudy Garcia-Tolson

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 08:05:25 -0700

Rudy doesn't let anyone tell him "he can't" just because of his two prosthetic legs

Paul Tergat

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 14:20:43 -0700

This accomplished athlete stays in touch with his old virtues by bringing electric power, clean water and health care to fellow Kenyans

Deena Kastor

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:35:36 -0700

Kastor changed the state of U.S. women¿s marathoning forever

Tim Twietmeyer

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 14:03:20 -0700

Twietmeyer is a trailblazing ultra-runner who balances life with running to perfection

Lisa Shannon

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 13:54:12 -0700

Shannon runs to save the lives of Congolese women

Ted Corbitt Introduces Scott Jurek at Heroes 2005

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:50:35 -0800

Ultramarathon legend Ted Corbitt says that, at 31, Scott still has his best years of running ahead of him.

Heroes Of Running 2005

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0800

Every reason to run is a good one.

Dean Karnzes Award

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:35:12 -0700

Dean wins an award

2006 Heroes of Running Intro

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 09:25:08 -0800

Introduction and hightlights of the event.

Paul Tergat Award

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 17:25:48 -0800

Paul wins an award

Deena Kastor Award

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 17:24:03 -0800

Deena Kastor Wins an Award