Rare Genetic Condition Allows 53-Year-Old to Run 350 Miles without Stopping
Most athletes would agree that lactic acid build-up in the muscles is the bane of all long-distance runners – but not American jogger Dean Karnazes. The 53-year-old has a rare genetic condition that rapidly flushes lactic acid from his system, allowing him to run indefinitely without ever experiencing a cramp or a seized muscle. The extreme […]
Man Runs 370 Marathons in One Year, Proves Nothing Is Impossible
For most people, running one or two full marathons a year is quite the feat, but for 33-year-old Rob Young it’s merely a short warm-up. This British superhuman did the unthinkable last year, completing a whopping 370 marathons, which basically means he ran more than one marathon per day! It all started as a silly bet with his partner Joanna […]