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Great Escape

Extreme Athleticism Is the New Midlife Crisis

People in middle age are flocking in record numbers to intense workouts and challenging races. What are they chasing?

TThe last thing I remember before passing out was the pain. It had overtaken everything, hunching my back, and curling my fingers into claws…

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Paul Flannery

When Paul Flannery isn't covering the NBA for SB Nation, he's probably running somewhere.