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Philadelphia Man Completes 1,000 Laps On Art Museum Steps To Honor His Brother Injured In Car Accident

A man who originally hails from Northeast Philadelphia completed his goal of running up and down the art museum steps 1,000 times.

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September 30, 2024

A man who originally hails from Northeast Philadelphia completed his goal of running up and down the art museum steps 1,000 times. James Resnick, who now lives in Los Angeles, said it was in honor of his brother Sammy, who lives in a full-time care facility after being injured in a car accident 22 years ago.

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Resnick started the challenge on Thursday evening and ran through the night, taking short breaks only to drink fluids and use the bathroom. By Saturday, he was still running.

"I think the adrenaline's kicking in, so I'm wide awake," Resnick said during the 11:00 a.m. hour, after his 999th lap.

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