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The Running Man's Last Mile
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Ironic TwistsApr 26, 2026

The Running Man's Last Mile

The Running Man's Last Mile Jim Fixx wrote the book on jogging. 1977. His bestseller pushed millions of Americans onto the pavement. He preached running as the cure for heart disease. July 1984. Vermont back road. Mid-run. Fixx collapsed from a massive heart attack. He was 52.

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