Some only run once or twice, but others are regulars. His tenacity and dedication have drawn attention among a group of runners who have been inspired to join him. He has run through seven hurricanes, despite food poisoning and the flu, and while suffering from man-o’-war stings, a concussion, and other misfortunes. Now 66, he has run for more than 15,300 consecutive days and counting. On January 1, 1975, when Raven was 24 years old, he made a New Year’s Resolution to run eight miles every day. Deep Dish, Unsettled, or White Lightning may show up. Born Robert Kraft, his friends and running tribe call him Raven.Īt 5:30 p.m. Every evening visitors to Miami’s South Beach are treated to a sight as reliable as the sunset: A moving landmark, shirtless, clad in a black sweatband, black shorts, one black glove, and gray shoes, who can be seen completing his eight mile run along the shore.
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