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Running 7 Marathons in 7 Days on 7 Continents

Running 7 Marathons in 7 Days on 7 Continents

Michael Wardian ran 7 marathons in 7 consecutive days on 7 continents—all in under 3 hours each at World Marathon Challenge. This is his record breaking story. Michael Wardian is an American ultra-marathoner who has won US 50km championships in 2008, 2009 and 2010 and won US National 100

It’s a Lonely Road to Adventure

It’s a Lonely Road to Adventure

Once there was a broken man who regained his spirit in the most unusual way. He started running away from life, literally, finishing 52 marathons in 52 weeks around the world, 42 countries, all 7 continents. I have done my very best in the last few years to run away

When the Weather Outside is Frightful

When the Weather Outside is Frightful

How an always-cold runner makes it through the white season. One of my many character flaws is that I am always cold. My comfort range hovers between 84 and 87 degrees Fahrenheit. When I am cold and miserable, which, given the narrowness of my spectrum, is often, I tend to

4 Deserts Race Series Reaches a 50-race Milestone

4 Deserts Race Series Reaches a 50-race Milestone

14 years and 13 countries after its inception, the 4 Deserts Race Series is reaching an incredible milestone this June when it hosts its 50th 155-mile self-supported footrace. Founded in 2002, the 4 Deserts organized its inaugural event in 2003 near the historic city of Dunhuang, China, where hundreds of

Biomechanics of the Outdoor Athlete

Biomechanics of the Outdoor Athlete

In the age of rapidly evolving outdoor sports, athletes deal with injuries while simultaneously growing faster, fitter and stronger. Their bodies are like fingerprints, a balance of its nature versus the nurture it receives. What dictates the course of their bodies - musculoskeletal injuries, diagnosis and learning? Vibram USA – a

Exit vacation, enter running: How I ran the Mont Blanc Cross

Exit vacation, enter running: How I ran the Mont Blanc Cross

A quiet family vacation turned into a running affair when an Indian decided to compete in the iconic Mont Blanc Cross Marathon in the adventure capital of the world. By Sanjay Suri After a couple of inactive years, with no marathons, trail races or swim events, this year finally turned

Training for my first Ironman-distance Triathlon: Part 3

Training for my first Ironman-distance Triathlon: Part 3

In the third post of our Ironman blog series, Vasu talks about the running part of her training; her various encounters while running on Delhi roads, her gear and her motley playlist. I have a confession to make: I have never run a full marathon, and I’ll be doing