I just read of this amazing feat that Steve Knowlton, 45, of Minnesota, USA, did. He ran the equivalent of 142 marathons in a row across America! For those who have experienced running the full 42.5km, we all know how hard it is to run a marathon. Just one even gave me a lasting injury; how much more damage could 142 consecutive marathons have done on my body?Not that … [Read more...]
Ultra-marathon, anyone?
When I learned about the UPM’s 100-km ultra-marathon for a cause, my first thought was to signify my intention to join. After all, I, too, share their passion for running and have been running 3-4 times a week now for years (as if! =Þ).A second later, reality sank in. Run 100km continuously?!!! In 15 hours and 30 minutes? What the --?Well, anyway, hats off to my orgmates who … [Read more...]