For a decade, Alexander Lundskog measured his athletic life in two furious laps around a track. Representing Sweden on the professional circuit, the Gothenburg native specialized in the 800 meters, an event built on razor-thin anaerobic margins, lactic acid tolerance, and explosive, sustained speed. He stepped away from professional running two years ago, having pushed…
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2026 TCS New York City Marathon
Cheer on Team AFBS at the New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 1st! Eleven dedicated runners are taking on the incredible challenge of 26.2…
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Join A Foundation Building Strength (AFBS) for a special virtual gathering designed just for kids ages 12 and under who are affected by Nemaline Myopathy (NM). Hosted by AFBS…
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Join A Foundation Building Strength (AFBS) for our Fall 2026 Research Update. This webinar will feature the latest scientific developments and progress in research for…
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The Gift of Movement: After an Unimaginable Trauma, Monise Zajakoff is Making a Comeback at the New York City Marathon
On July 1, 2024, Monise Ricciardi Oyama Zajakoff went out for a morning training run from her home in São Paulo. She was in the final days of preparation for a 15K road race, comfortable in her routine and confident in her stride. Seconds later, a driver lost consciousness at the wheel and veered directly…
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