Sumo Federation Champion Seeks to Make a Mark in LA Marathon

Kelly Gneiting, 40 years of age, is a well-known name in Sumo circles. He has made a mark in the U.S. Sumo Federation competition, winning three times.

His latest passion is to make it to the Guinness world record as the heaviest person to complete the 26.2-mile marathon and make history.

Training for the Los Angeles Marathon by Eating Food Only from McDonald's
Joe D'Amico, 36, a long-distance runner from Chicago is preparing for the Los Angeles marathon with a regimen of running and a diet exclusively from McDonald's fast food.

With a 60-inch waist, and 405 pounds weight, “The Fat man” as he calls himself, is all geared up for the big event on Sunday.

Source-Medindia

A Marathon a Day: Guinness Achievement for Former Asthma Sufferer on 365th Run
A 49-year-old former asthma sufferer set a Guinness World Record yesterday after crossing the finishing line of his 365th marathon in a year.

Meet Strong-Willed Marathon Runner Jatin Parikh
Jatin Parikh , is 55 years old and is gearing up for the 42 km marathon scheduled for Sunday.

Less Fit Marathoners Face Heart Damage Risk For Three Months
A team of researchers and runners from the Heart and Stroke Foundation has found that the magnitude of abnormal heart segments was more widespread and significant in a group of less fit runners.