05-08-2025
How this 80-year-old still runs ultramarathons — and breaks records
Bob Becker has long thrived on competition, even in snowball fights as a child. Now that he's 80, his competitive edge has only gotten sharper.
Even his doctors have taken note.
'Many have said, 'You're crazy,'' said Becker, who visits doctors every few months to check on his health. 'But they've never said don't [run].'