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No food for 70 years

May 1, 2010 by

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Could this be an answer for the secret of Ultraruinning. http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20100429/twl-man-survives-without-food-for-70-yea-3fd0ae9.html Indian doctors are studying a remarkable 83-year-old holy man who claims to have spent the last seven decades without food and water. Man ‘Survives Without Food’ For 70 Years Enlarge photo Military medics hope the experiments on Prahlad Jani can help soldiers develop their […]

Dakota Jones loves long distance running

March 15, 2009 by

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Original link Local teen loves long distance, ultra running by Marjorie Brinton In 2005 as a freshman cross country runner at San Juan High School in Moab, Dakota Jones discovered that he loved long distance running and was not content just racing the 5K distance.When his season ended that year, he continued training and entered […]

Pacific Coast Trail Runs – 2009 Schedule

December 25, 2008 by

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Whether you’re considering trail running for the first time or are an experienced ultra runner, we promise you a rewarding experience in a beautiful environment. We are recognized for the spectacular courses, unsurpassed aid stations, well-marked trails, accurately measured distances, distinctive t-shirt designs, and friendly atmosphere – all at a reasonable price. While awards are […]

Chiu Shu-jung returns home after double amputation

September 27, 2008 by

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Link STAFF WRITER, WITH CNA, PARIS Saturday, Sep 27, 2008, Page 20 Taiwanese record-holding ultramarathon runner Chiu Shu-jung (邱淑容), who was in critical condition early this month after undergoing a double amputation in southern France, was scheduled to leave Europe yesterday to return to Taiwan. Chiu’s left leg and right foot were amputated on Aug. […]

Lisa Smith-Batchen heading for Badwater

July 5, 2008 by

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Leaving for Las Vegas! Hi my friends. It really is one of those days where I sit here and really can’t believe that in less than 48 hours I will be in Las Vegas getting ready to start our 2008 project! As of today since May 1st, 2008 we have raised close to $240,000!!! Our […]

Bill Allen makes US National 24hr team

June 28, 2008 by

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For years, Bill Allen dreamed of earning a place on the United States national 24-hour run team. But he knew he’d have to run a real, real, real long way and a real, long, long, long time to do so. But dreams sometimes have a way of coming true and the Prince Frederick resident’s dream […]

2008 Dead Sea Ultra

March 20, 2008 by

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Registration Begins for the Dead Sea UltraMarathon of 2008 Run to the Lowest Point on Earth Under the Patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Raed Bin Zeid, the organizing committee for the Dead Sea Ultra Marathon (DSUM), recently announced that registration just started to participate in the DSUM 15th  edition. document.write(”); <A href=”http://ads.albawaba.com/advertpro/servlet/click/zone?zid=287&pid=0&lookup=true&position=1&#8243; target=”_top”> <IMG […]

Brent Weigner on Growing Bolder

March 20, 2008 by

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Brent Weigner’s passion for pushing his body’s limits in ultra-marathons has taken him to every continent on the planet, including a race at the North Pole. Brent Weigner is a mild-mannered, 57-year-old geography teacher, but when he laces up his running shoes, he turns into a warrior. He has run ultra-marathons on every continent on […]

Jim Sullivan on Growing Bolder

March 20, 2008 by

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Jim Sullivan is a big shot in the national electric union but it’s his hobby that’s truly shocking. The 55-year-old has completed 240 marathons and apparently that wasn’t enough. So, now, he’s into ultramarathons, which are usually 50 or 100 miles long and involve extreme courses. He describes to Growing Bolder what the appeal of […]

Vale Ken Matchett

March 12, 2008 by

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Was sad news today to read that Melbourne Ultra runner, Ken Matchett had passed away.  Link Ken was eighty five years old and had suffered with a brain tumour over the last few months. Ken had run over 100 marathons around Australia and also held various World and Australian Ultra Age Group records. I only […]

De La Varre and his new book

February 29, 2008 by

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Link Sports Home / Sports Published: Feb 23, 2008 02:36 PM Modified: Feb 23, 2008 02:36 PM Taking the long way home For one local author, running isn’t a solution, but it helps Rene de la Varre has grown fond of ultra distances, even if long hauls like this race up Grandfather Mountain left him […]

Ultrarunning article on ESPN

February 22, 2008 by

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While you were still sleeping, Scott Jurek ran 30 miles, up a trail that climbs 3,600 feet. While you shuffled to the kitchen for Cheerios, Jurek spent two hours strength training, working his entire upper and lower body. He’s not done yet. A core routine follows, as Jurek works his abdominal muscles until they burn. […]

Michelle Barton is strolling along

February 22, 2008 by

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Link Stroller-pushing mom discovers her inner ultra runner Single mother smashes long-distance course records. DAVID WHITING Register columnist dwhiting@ocregister.com Comments 4 | Recommend 8 Michelle Barton’s musical voice sails out of phones, causing happy neurons to light up in your brain. In person, her smile is the first thing you see, her long red hair […]

World Premiere of UltraMarathon Man

February 5, 2008 by

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World Premiere of UltraMarathon Man   http://www.journeyfilm.com/deankarnazes/index.html   2/21/08 7:00pm LA, CA

Internet site for Tony Mangan

January 21, 2008 by

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Top Irish Multi-day Ultra runner, Tony Mangan has released his own internet site (with the help of a friend).  You can find it at: www.tonymangan.com Enjoy

Glen Turner to run across America

January 15, 2008 by

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Seasoned Multi-day runner, Glen Turner is to start a Trans USA Crossing in the middle of February. His web site is at: http://www.grtrunning.com/Home_Page.html  The aims of Glen’s run are: To finish averaging 46 miles per day or better To inspire at least 1000 kids into running To use interactive technology to teach kids about fitness and health […]

Pat Farmer running from his Electorate

January 15, 2008 by

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Link Farmer move furore Tuesday 15 January, 2008 12:00am FEDERAL Liberal MP Pat Farmer has lost the support of Liberal Party powerbrokers following his move to Mosman, and is unlikely to contest the next election. Liberal Party sources said the decision of whether or not to contest the next election was taken out of Mr […]

Corbitt spent his life improving running

January 11, 2008 by

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Original story Tuesday, January 08, 2008 JACKIE MIRON RUNNING COLUMNIST Runners commented about the Jan. 1 column describing the passing of famous runner Sri Chinmoy. Readers enjoyed remembering Chinmoy but said it is difficult to think of Chinmoy without thinking of Ted Corbitt, who died in 2007 at age 88. Corbitt shared many similarities and […]

Heinrich inducted into American Hall of Fame

December 27, 2007 by

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Link from Dan Brannen, AUA Bernd Heinrich becomes the second man, following the recently deceased Ted Corbitt, and the female trio of Sandy Kiddy, Marcy Schwam and Sue Ellen Trapp, to be selected to the American Ultrarunning Association’s Hall of Fame. Heinrich, 67, has perhaps the most fascinating and colorful history of all of the […]

Bart Yasso – My Life on the Run

December 27, 2007 by

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Heads up! Bart Yasso book ~ My Life on the Run The book will be released in Boston in April and available on Amazon a few weeks later: Link Laura Yasso laurun@hotmail.com

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