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51ÁÔÆæ Kinesiology grad is running the equivalent of six marathons in six days across Wisconsin this summer – for a cause.

Portrait of Brittany Heintz-Walters. Smiling woman wearing graduation gown and cap leaning one arm on a concrete railing with trees in behind her.

By Claire Reid
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
March 29, 2024

For most, completing one marathon is a significant achievement.

In fact, , only 0.01% of the global population accomplishes this 26.2-mile feat each year.

But, over six days this summer, Greendale native Brittany Heintz Walters will take on this endurance challenge six times over.

Walters, a professor of kinesiology at Seattle University, is running over 160 miles across Wisconsin between July 2 and 7 to raise funds and awareness for multiple sclerosis as part of the  team. MS is an autoimmune disease that can cause movement impairments and cognitive changes.

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