So, you think you are a runner?

Axtell

Everyone knows about marathons...26.2 miles, endurance test, yadda yadda.

Was reading the latest ESPN magazine and read about what must be the ultimate endurance test: the Badwater Ultramarathon.

"Covering 135 miles (217km) non-stop from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney, CA in temperatures up to 130F (55C), it is the most demanding and extreme running race offered anywhere on the planet.

The start line is at Badwater, Death Valley, which marks the lowest elevation in the Western Hemisphere at 280’ (85m) below sea level. The race finishes at the Mt. Whitney Portals at 8360' (2533m). The Badwater course covers three mountain ranges for a total of 13,000’ (3962m) of cumulative vertical ascent and 4,700’ (1433m) of cumulative descent. The Portals are the trailhead to the Mt. Whitney summit, the highest point in the contiguous United States."


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ToppsCo1lector

I heard about this marathon while watching David Letterman one night. He had a guy on who just does "extreme" marathons. Insane, a true test of the human body's endurance capabilities. I myself, am not a runner. I only run if I'm being chased lol. But right now I'm training for tryouts for the AFL(yeah yeah I know) but I couldn't afford college until this year and basically since I'm young I'm hoping I might get noticed if I make a squad. I'm trying out for 3-4 teams in the NE. Who knows right? I was recruited by some state colleges even though I never played in high school, maybe it's a pipedream lol.

stown

Running is one thing.

Running, swimming, AND biking is another.

IronMan, now that's an athlete.

RickyHendersonSD

Yeah I think I am a runner but I think you are a horses arse.