How to win the world’s toughest marathon at 61

Between 1983 and 1991, Australia held an annual ultra-marathon of 544 miles (875 km). World’s most elite racers ran from Sydney to Melbourne in 5 days. The race takes five days to complete and is normally only attempted by world-class athletes who train specially for the event. These athletes are typically less than 30 years old and backed by large companies such as Nike. Continuare

Cum castigi un maraton de 875 km la 61 de ani?

Intre 1983 si 1991, Australia a tinut anual un ultra-maraton de 875 km. Alergatorii de elita ai lumii alergau de la Sydney la Melbourne in 5 zile – alergatorii ce participau la un astfel de maraton, aveau pana in 30 de ani si erau sustinuti si sponsorizati, unii dintre ei de companii precum Nike. Intr-o zi un Australian de 61 de ani, fermier, pe numele sau Cliff Young, a intrat in cursa. Se intampla in 1983. A aparut imbracat in salopeta si cizme de lucru. Spre socul tuturor, Cliff nu era un spectator. Si-a ridicat numarul de concurs si s-a alaturat celorlalti alergatori. Continuare