Les Jones is a medical malpractice lawyer in Memphis, Tenn. The 66-year-old has been running since high school as a means to reduce stress A few years ago, Jones discovered he had been living with an ...

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When Texas Monthly contributor Emma Brocato started running a few years ago, she became fascinated by ultramarathon races and the people they attract. One of the most popular in Texas takes place ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — Three Chicago area endurance athletes finished the “Super Bowl” of running. The Western States 100 is the world’s oldest 100-mile trail race with temperatures ranging from 20 degrees ...

Richard Uffendell, Headteacher at Ashton Park School in Bristol, is preparing to take on one of his toughest endurance challenges yet as he gears up to run a 100 mile ultra marathon in May, raising ...

MILFORD, MASS. (WHDH) - A local doctor who lost both of his brothers to suicide is embarking on the grueling Western States 100-mile Endurance Run to honor their memories and raise funding for suicide ...

For more than two decades, a 66-year-old ultra-runner has pushed his limits by completing multiple 100-mile races each year. Despite facing serious health challenges, Les Jones continues to chase the ...

With the help and support of his doctor, Les Jones continues to run long-distance races despite his condition Tereza Shkurtaj is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working for PEOPLE since 2025 ...