Jeannie Rice is hell on wheels, even at 70 years old. The real estate agent from Ohio swooped though the city of Chicago in a blistering 3 hours, 27 minutes and 50 seconds to not only take first place in her age group at the 2018 Chicago Marathon, but to set a new 70+ age group world record in the [...]
With a flat course, the Chicago Marathon is known for allowing runners to throw down fast times. And among those with world records and personal records on the brain is Brian Reynolds, a 30-year-old New Jersey resident who has his sights set on being the first American double amputee to run a sub-three-hour marathon. And, it's hard not to like [...]
There were some big names that hit Purpose2Play headlines in September. Our top stories from the month that was: 5. Kevin Hart running Chicago Marathon to send kids to college Kevin Hart is no stranger to running marathons. He ran the 2017 New York City Marathon in just over four hours. However, he’s taking it up a notch in 2018, [...]
Kevin Hart is no stranger to running marathons. He ran the 2017 New York City Marathon in just over four hours. However, he's taking it up a notch in 2018, and not just by tackling another 26.2-mile course. The 39-year-old comedian announced on his Instagram page Thursday that he will be running the Chicago Marathon to raise money so more [...]
October proved that age is irrelevant when it comes to taking on athletic feats at a high level. Look no further than Tom Hairabedian, who is competitive diving at 93 years old, and Max Downham, who completed his first marathon at the age of 81. Here's a look at those guys and others who made Purpose2Play's top stories from last [...]
What if rather than looking back on our glory days, we look forward to them? Max Downham is showing that is possible. The 81-year-old just ran his first 26.2-mile race on Sunday at the Chicago Marathon, because why not wait until you're in your 80s to cross off a bucket list item most people half your age don't dare to [...]
Meet Gordon, a 2-year-old Miniature Doberman who is partially paralyzed, but will be covering miles in Sunday's Chicago Marathon. Dogs aren't allowed on the course, but race organizers have made an exception since his owner, Janet Turner, 55, will be carrying him in a backpack as she takes on her fifth marathon. This isn't some publicity stunt. It's a heartwarming [...]
Photo courtesy of Kelli King-Tanghe Our most read stories from October saw all kinds of barriers being broken. Have a look: 5. Roller Derby Athlete's Clothing Company Aims To Debunk Myth That Fitness Is All About "Being Skinny" On the full contact roller derby battleground, Micki Krimmel tries to outperform other women on opposing teams in every race. [...]
Photo courtesy of Kelli Tanghe By Kim Constantinesco Team Ari is their name. Making disabilities disappear is their game. On October 9, 2016, Kelli Tanghe, and her 16-year-old daughter, Arianna, became the first mother-daughter duo team to ever finish the Chicago Marathon. With Ari keeping morale high in her special racing chair, Kelli pushed over 160 pounds [...]
Photo courtesy of Jerry Azumah By Kim Constantinesco Jerry Azumah, 37, has always had a drive to run toward something; the end zone, the NFL's top wide receivers, and most recently, the finish line of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. The former Chicago Bears cornerback (1999-2005), who scored the very last touchdown in the old Soldier [...]