Homeless Running Hero Tackles His Biggest Goal A Full Marathon

Eric Fair lives in a homeless shelter.

He's trying to get back on his feet after a history of drugs and prison. So, he runs ... a lot, a whole lot.

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http://www.good.is/post/homeless-running-hero-tackles-his-biggest-goal-a-full-marathon/

American World Championship Medalist Dies In World Cup Race

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. open water swimmer Francis 'Fran' Crippen, a world championship bronze medalist, died during a Marathon Swimming World Cup 10km event in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday,

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http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE69M22W20101023