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 The Inspirations: Jamie and Lynn Parks
Ride along with this couple as they show you what family is really about.

 The Pioneer: Ted Corbitt
Without him, the sport of running would never be what it is today especially for minorities and women.

 The Visionary: Nancy Brinker
When she lost her sister to breast cancer, Brinker decide she couldn't sit around and do nothing so she ran and brought thousands of other women with her.

 The Leader: Dave Mcgillivray
With a contagious attitude for staying positive, this world-renowned race director has proven the show will go on no matter what.

 The Phenom: Alan Webb
This young runner's enthusiasm has taken him far. Next stop: a world record in the mile.

 The Frontrunner : Ryan Hall
Thanks to young runners like Hall, American distance running is back on the map and bigger than ever.

 The Environmentalists: Blue Planet Runners
They set out to run around the world to promote the importance of safe drinking water and ended up starting a revolution that will help millions.

 The Peacemaker: Tegla Loroupe
At a petite 4' 11" and 85 pounds, she's using everything she's got to put an end to violence in Kenya.

 The Philanthropist: Martin Franklin
He tackled the 135 miles of the famous Badwater Ultramarathon so our troops could transition back to civilian life with the help they needed.

 The Powerhouse: Amy Palmiero-Winters
She lost her leg in a tragic motorcycle accident, but that didn't stop her from breaking a world record.

 The Ironwoman: Sister Madonna Buder
Being a nun feeds her soul, but being an athlete feeds her heart.

 Heroes of 2006
Heroes of running are everywhere

 Heroes of 2004
Runners are generally determined to succeed, but some go above and beyond.

 Heroes of 2005
Every reason to run is a good one.

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