The extreme challenge began at South Africa's most southerly point on 22 April, 2023.
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Healthy body, healthy mind! Physical Exercise, Fitness, Running, Jogging, Gym and Activity. Twitter Hashtag: #GymEd Curated by Peter Mellow |
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The extreme challenge began at South Africa's most southerly point on 22 April, 2023.
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The 42-year-old ultra-marathon runner has broken numerous world records with the aid of new research that is giving us a better understanding of women’s physiology.
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A mission to become the first person to run the length of Africa appears to be in some jeopardy due to visa issues.
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Courtney Dauwalter used to teach biology. Now her ultrarunning achievements are challenging centuries-old ideas about the differences in physical capabilities between men and women.
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The Atacama Desert is so dry and desolate, it is used to simulate the surface of Mars. To organise an ultramarathon there takes a unique approach.
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When Hong Kong local Gary Leung lost complete vision in his eyes nearly 25 years ago, it broke him. Then he found long-distance running.
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Tackling the toughest races in the world is all part of the day job for ultramarathoner Sabrina Pace-Humphreys. But where the hard work really begins is confronting racism. Here, she reveals what inspired her to set up the charity Black Trail Runners
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Ultramarathon runner Harvey Lewis ran 450 miles in four-and-a-half days at Big’s Backyard Ultra in October, setting a new world record.
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Jack Hanley’s endurance challenge started in mid-October with the Melbourne Marathon and involved weekly circuits of the Tan, Caulfield Park, Albert Park and a treadmill in a gym.
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Erin Ton’s decision to initially not disclose that she’d skipped one of Colorado’s 58 14ers en route to setting a self-proclaimed speed record drew criticism.
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The agony of running ultramarathons is bearable, she discovered — even instructive, if you think about it the right way. And she learned how to win as few have ever won before.
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Nickademus de la Rosa, an ultrarunning prodigy who has run across Death Valley and the Alps, is taking a pause from the sport as he copes with borderline personality disorder.
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Sweltering deserts, giant rainforests and dangerous wildlife are just some of the hurdles that Russell Cook says he'll encounter as he attempts to complete the gargantuan task of running the length of Africa.
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The Barkley Marathons is often in discussions as one of the toughest races in the world.
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Most people's idea of fun wouldn't involve running for hours on end through brutal, undulating terrain -- but ultra-marathon sensation Courtney Dauwalter is no ordinary person.
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A Central Coast runner resorted to drinking from streams after her water froze while competing in an invite-only marathon most entrants are just happy to survive.
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It's a few days since he dragged his battered, sleep-deprived body to the finish line of the Barkley Marathons -- one of only 17 people ever to do so -- and Aurélien Sanchez is still being haunted by visions of the infamously punishing race.
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Ultramarathons favor those with steady pacing and consistent training, which helps explain why so many later-in-life runners pick up the sport.
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For past generations, a midlife pick-me-up might have meant a zippy new sports car. Some older Americans today are choosing intense fitness instead.
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It's little wonder Gary McKee has been nicknamed "marathon man." He ran one every day last year.
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British Army officer Preet Chandi completed a 70-day, 900-mile expedition through Antarctica last month.
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‘Ultra-processed’ is not just another term for junk food. It has been shown to be bad for the body and the planet – and it can be tricky to identify.
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The days are short, the snow heavy, and the cold biting during a Norwegian winter.
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One runner was chased by monsters. Another went blind. In the darkness, nothing is as simple as it seems.
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Erchana Murray-Bartlett reaches end of epic journey from ‘tip to toe’ of Australia – smashing women’s record for consecutive daily marathons