A woman from Texas set a world record by running her 1,000th marathon.
Claudia Dimuro | [email protected] Dallas native now holds the Guinness World Record for most marathons run by a woman in one calendar year.54-year-old Angela Tortorice first ran a marathon back in 1997 as a way to raise money and awareness for multiple sclerosis after her husband was diagnosed with the disease. She has since completed a marathon in all 50 states, and has raised $165,000 for the Multiple Sclerosis Society to boot.. “I just sort of thought, ‘Oh, I can do this.
The same Dallas Morning News article continues to report that—on top of that Guinness World Record—Tortorice also became the first woman to run 1,000 marathons in the U.S. after crossing that finish at the Irving Marathon over the weekend. “The endorphins make you feel so good,” she says of her experience. “I’ve met so many wonderful people. Runners are so positive. The running community is an extension of my family.”how Tortorice—an accountant by trade—is physically achieving what others may deem impossible: Marathons are typically 26.
But just because she’s hit a record doesn’t mean Tortorice is slowing down, either; she intends run her 1,001st marathon this coming weekend. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
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