300 Miles!!
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Tribro posted 3 years ago.
ya, definitely crazy. I'm sure Dean will attempt the 300 or more. Who knows how far we can go, I think the biggest factor in something like that is the sleep deprivation over say the actual physical endurance aspect. How far can someone go on say 1 hour or 2 hours of sleep a day. I'm sure someone will test it, if they haven't already.
It won't be me though, I need my sleep (and coffee) or I'm a real grouch :)
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jsvjsv posted 3 years ago.
I fear that someone is going to push it too far and possibly die.
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DSmith posted 3 years ago.
If you are looking for a good book to read you need to check out Dean's book "Ultra Marathon Man". While it did not make me want to run 100 miles it was a good source of inspiration. He really runs from the heart more than his legs. During my long workouts when my body starts to feel fatigued I keep telling myself, " it could be worse, I could be running 100+ miles", which makes the 16 mile run seem like childs play.
He is a very interesting character.
I did get the sense from an interview that he gave that he was a bit bitter about Pam running the 300 miles before him. He said he could of completed the 300 if he had ran a flat, 6 lap course like her instead of running where there were hills.
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Tribro posted 3 years ago.
Ya, I need to pick up that book (available at Amazon if anyone else wants to pick it up as well).
I read an few comments by him after the Pam run, but I'm curious if they were taking out of context. I've had the pleasure of working with Dean (on his website) and he's probably the most generous humble person I've worked with. Does much for charity and really doesn't blow his own horn, just a regular guy trying to make a difference using the talents he's been given. At least that's been my perception.
Sorry, going to throw on the site manager hat here:
would you mind reviewing the book for us? If so, you can add a review here: http://gear.trifuel.com/review.cgi?ID=820&add_review=1
o.k., now back to average triathlete guy :)
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trithis04 posted 3 years ago.
Tribro,
Thanks for posting the updated article on Dean. You were right, he's going to attempt more than 300 try 500. In the interviews and articles I've read he seems like a rather humble and down to earth dude. However, this makes me wonder, not only if it's possible, but what other motivators are in play here.
[FONT=Impact]-Jason
"Fatigue will make cowards of us all!"
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rideamountain posted 3 years ago.
My dad played 80 hours of continuous tennis back in 1975, non-stop. I am planning on breaking his record by playing 500 hours of continuous tennis, and then running a sub 4 minute mile afterwards. I don't see Pam Reed doing that.
Am I the only one that cannot comprehend how Pam Reed ran 300 miles continuously? Let me get this right; 80 hrs. of non-stop running! CRAZY :eek: !! I thought for sure "Dan the Man" would be the first to set the mark later this year. In my opinion, 300 clicks gives the word "endurance" a whole new meaning. Add this brave sole to the record books, hell, put her picture in the dictionary under the def. for long-distance.
Last question: What's next? Is 400mi. a possiblity for these athletes? I would say no, but I thought 300 was pushing it. It will be interesting to see where it goes from here!
[FONT=Impact]-Jason
"Fatigue will make cowards of us all!"