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71-Year-Old Runner with Parkinson's Plans to Run 100 Marathons in 100 Days
Summary
Dr. Larry Grogin, 71, who has Parkinson's disease, plans to run 100 marathons in 100 days from New Jersey to Los Angeles to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson's research. He has completed other long-distance runs and says he aims to encourage movement as a form of health support.
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Dr. Larry Grogin, 71, has begun a transcontinental run across the United States. He plans to run 100 marathons in 100 days, starting in New Jersey and ending in Los Angeles, to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson's research. Grogin was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2019 and describes movement as important for health. He has a history of lengthy runs, including a 100-mile day and a 1,200-mile run.
Known details:
- Grogin intends to cover about 2,600 miles across the U.S. during the 100-marathon effort.
- He has said he will take only short breaks to eat and sleep while maintaining the daily runs.
- Grogin was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2019, a progressive nervous system disorder as defined by the Mayo Clinic.
- Past efforts include running 100 miles in a day for Cancer Cares and a 1,200-mile run for Oasis, a shelter in Paterson, New Jersey.
- He has received supportive messages online from people who said they were inspired by his plans.
Summary:
Grogin's project is presented as a way to draw attention and funds to Parkinson's research and to highlight movement as health-supporting. He will continue along the planned 2,600-mile route toward Los Angeles over the 100 days, and further details about specific fundraising milestones or a final completion date were not provided.
