The FIRST Training Progam

Ryan Hall: Running for a Cause

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:55:31 -0700

Find out about Team World Vision, the organization whose work Ryan says is more important to him than a Gold Medal.

Hope Runs: Ludaphine

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:25:32 -0700

"The Lord is your father and your mother," Ludaphine's grandmother told him after his parents passed away. Now Hope Runs helps him survive.

Time Trials - Hope Runs, pt. 3

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:29:12 -0800

The children at Tumaini Children's Home in Kenya and their coaches sound off on running.

Bringing Running, Hope to Africa

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:29:09 -0700

Hope Runs helps healthy children in Kenya whose parents have died of AIDS by teaching them to run. Featured first in our August issue, the group sent us a video diary so you can meet them - and the children they assist.

Hope Runs - Runner's World Photo Shoot

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:15:17 -0700

Lance Armstrong: Inspiration at the NYC Marathon

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 10:19:09 -0800

Lance is one of the incredible runners RW Editor-in-Chief David Willey interviewed at the NY marathon. See their talk on the course here. Video courtesy of WNBC (www.wnbc.com) and the New York Road Runners (www.nyrr.org).

Aaron Howlett: Big Loser Turned Marathoner

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:09:06 -0800

Not long ago, Aaron weighed over 400 pounds. Then he won "The Biggest Loser" in the UK and lost 138 pounds in 19 weeks. David Willey caught up with him at NYC, Howlett's fourth marathon. Courteesy of WNBC (wnbc.com) and NYRR (nyrr.org).

Kevin Johnson: Running for a Super Cause

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:11:46 -0800

Kevin Johnson, Christopher Reeve's half-brother, beat cancer in 2003 and ran the 2007 ING NYC Marathon in honor of his brother's foundation. RW Editor-in-Chief David Willey caught up with him at mile 3. Courtesy of WNBC (wnbc.com) and NYRR (nyrr.org)

Tim Borland: 63 Marathons in 63 Days

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:12:32 -0800

Tim ran 63 marathons in 63 days to raise awareness and benefit children affected with a rare, incurable genetic disease. NYC, his last race in the streak, brought him to RW Editor-in-Chief David Willey. Courtesy of WNBC (wnbc.com) and NYRR (nyrr.org)

Tucker Anderson: 32 Straight NYC Marathons

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:13:22 -0800

The 2007 ING Marathon marked Tucker's 32nd consective 26-mile run through the Five Boroughs. Anderson, 62, also hasn't missed a day of running since 1992. Interviewed by RW Editor-in-Chief David Willey. courtesy of WNBC (wnbc.com) and NYRR (nyrr.org)

Donald Arthur: Showing his Heart

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:08:28 -0800

Donald had a heart transplant 11 years ago, and has been running marathons to promote blood and organ donation ever since. He's finished 25 total, including 10 NY Marathons. Interviewed by David Willey, courtesy of WNBC (wnbc.com) and NYRR (nyrr.org)

Eric Bancroft: Running with Mom After 23 Years

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 16:10:41 -0800

Eric watched his mother, Fran Duarte, run NYC in 1980 - when he was 11 years old. After 23 years, he's running a marathon for the first time with his mom, who is now 61. Interviewed by David Willey, courtesy of WNBC (wnbc.com) and the NYRR (nyrr.org)