Ultrarunning History
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Connie Gardner breaks 24-hour American record in 2012
Connie Gardner was inducted into the American Ultrarunning Hall of Fame. In 2012, at the world championships in Poland, she broke the 24-hour American record, reaching 149.368 miles.
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Connie Gardner - National Champion Ultrarunner
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Connie Gardner, from Akron Ohio, is the 25th person inducted into the American Ultrarunning Hall of Fame, joining the Hall in 2024. From 2002 to 2012, she was a national champion twelve times at 50 miles, 100 kilometers, 100 miles, and 24 hours. She has finished at least 180 ultras, with more than 80% of them on trails, with nearly 100 wins, including three wins at the prestigious JFK 50 in Mar...
Stu Mittleman - The Ultrarunning Professor
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Stu Mittleman was the sixth person to be inducted into the American Ultrarunning Hall of Fame. During the 1980s, while a college professor from New York, he became the greatest multi-day runner in the country who won national championships running 100 miles, but ran much further than that in other races. During that period, no other American ultrarunner, male for female, exhibited national clas...
Sue Ellen Trapp - Ultrarunning Pioneer and Legend
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Sue Ellen Trapp (1946-) of Fort Myers, Florida, was the fourth person to be inducted into the American Ultrarunning Hall of Fame in 2006. She burst onto the ultrarunning scene in 1979 and immediately started setting world and American ultra-distance records for three years. But at her peak, in 1982, at the age of 35, she left the sport for eight years to turn her attention to her dental practic...
Sandy Kiddy - Pioneer Ultrarunner, Hall of Famer
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Sandy Kiddy was the first woman inducted into the American Ultrarunning Hall of Fame. She held 16 American and world records during her ultrarunning career. Sandra "Sandy" Jean (Mackey) Kiddy (1936-2018) of Rancho Mirage, California was the first woman to be inducted into the American Ultrarunning Hall of Fame. She paved the way for women in ultrarunning setting many of the early world and Amer...
Gordy Ainsleigh's Western States Run - 50 Years Ago
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Gordy Ainsleigh made his iconic run on the Western States Trail 50 years ago on August 3-4, 1974. He finished the 89-mile trail in under 24 hours 50 years ago, on August 3-4, 1974, Gordy Ainsleigh accomplished his legendary run on the Western States Trail in the California Sierra. It became the most famous run in modern ultrarunning history. Initially, it went unnoticed in the sport until sever...
Ted Corbitt - Part Three (1964-2007)Episode 160
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Ted Corbitt was the father of American ultrarunning. He was a national champion and at one time held the American records for 50 miles, 100 km, and 100 miles. For most elite ultrarunner, as they reach their mid-40s, their competitive years are mostly behind them. But for Ted Corbitt, his best years were still ahead of him, as he would become a national champion and set multiple American ultraru...
Ted Corbitt - Part Two (1953-1963) Episode 159
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Ted Corbitt was the father of American Ultrarunning. In this part, Ted becomes the first president of the New York Road Runners, in 1958, organizes the first modern-era ultra in New York City, coins the term, "ultramarathon," introduces the first belt buckle in ultrarunning, and competes at the 1962 London to Brighton, and then in 1963, organizes many ultras to help other get ready to race 50 m...
Ted Corbitt - The Father of American Ultrarunning - Part One: Becoming and Olympian
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Ted Corbitt, from New York City, has been called “The Father of American Ultrarunning.” Today, most ultrarunners have not even heard his name and do not understand what he did for the sport that we enjoy today. Ultrarunning has existed for more the 200 years, but with the Great Depression and World War II, it went on a long hiatus in America. Because of Corbitt’s efforts, running past the marat...
The American Championship Belt Six-Day Race 1879
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From 1875 to 1879, at least 130 six-day races were held, mostly in America and Great Britain. In 1879, the foot races became the #1 spectator sport in America. The six-day American Championship Belt race was billed as a contest to produce the best man to be sponsored to compete in the 4th Astley Belt race to be scheduled in June 1879, in England. For this qualifying race, $1,000 and a champions...
Around the World on Foot: Three Stories (1896-1898)
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The “around the world on foot” craze of the 1890s included educated men. Three stories: Three German Barons, a French doctor, and eight professional Americans. These three stories are among more than 60 included in my new book, Around the World on Foot: The Early Globetrotters. ultrarunninghistory.com/globetrotters/ The “around the world on foot” craze of the 1890s was first dominated by Americ...
Around the World on Foot in Paper Suits (1894-1897)
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In the late 1890s, hundreds of people attempted to walk around the world on foot, motivated by wagers like Phileas Fogg in Jules Verne's novel. My new book, "Around the World on Foot: The Early Globetrotters" is available on Amazon. After an introduction to help you understand what in the world was going on, I will share a chapter about the strange tradition of starting in a paper suit. Get my ...
Ultramarathons on Christmas Day 1879
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In 1879, the featured Christmas Day sports event was ultrarunning. That day, at least four ultramarathons were taking place including one on a ship. Back in 1879, the featured Christmas Day sports event was ultrarunning/pedestrianism. That day, at least four ultramarathons were taking place. The largest six-day race in history, “The Rose Belt.” with 65 starters, held in Madison Square Garden in...
Gary Cantrell (Lazarus Lake) - Before The Barkley Marathons
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Gary Cantrell (a.k.a. Lazarus Lake) created the Barkley Marathons. He was once a talented runner. Learn his background leading up to the birth of the Barkley. Read the more detailed article too. ultrarunninghistory.com/gary-cantrell-lazarus-lake/ Gary Cantrell (a.k.a. Lazarus Lake), of Tennessee, was recently inducted into the American Ultrarunning Hall of Fame. Most people recognize him for cr...
The LDWA 100-milers (1973-1979)
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Trail 100-milers, organized by the LDWA started to be held in Great Britain in 1973, four years before the Western States 100 was established in America. In 1972, a British association was founded named The Long Distance Walkers Association (LDWA). The LDWA started with 355 members. Eventually, the organization grew to more than 9,000 members. The LDWA defined a “long distance walk” as any walk...
Classic Ultramarathon Beginnings
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Classic Ultramarathon Beginnings
The Lake Waramaug 100K est. 1974
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The Lake Waramaug 100K est. 1974
Grand Canyon Rim to Rim 1990-2020
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Grand Canyon Rim to Rim 1990-2020
Grand Canyon Rim to Rim 1971-1989
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Grand Canyon Rim to Rim 1971-1989
Grand Canyon Rim to Rim 1950-1964
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Grand Canyon Rim to Rim 1950-1964
Grand Canyon Rim to Rim 1927-1949
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Grand Canyon Rim to Rim 1927-1949
Phantom Ranch History - 1922-1934
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Phantom Ranch History - 1922-1934
The Kolb Brothers
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The Kolb Brothers
Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim History - Part 7: Prof Cureton
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Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim History - Part 7: Prof Cureton
135: Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim History - Part 6: Early Guides
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135: Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim History - Part 6: Early Guides
134: Frank Hart - Part 6: Final Years
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134: Frank Hart - Part 6: Final Years
133: Frank Hart Part 5 - Declining Running Career
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133: Frank Hart Part 5 - Declining Running Career
132: Frank Hart Part 4 - Former Champion
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132: Frank Hart Part 4 - Former Champion
Strange Running Tales: When Ultrarunning was a Reality Show
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Strange Running Tales: When Ultrarunning was a Reality Show
131: Tom Osler (1940-2023) - The Serious Runner
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131: Tom Osler (1940-2023) - The Serious Runner

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @jeromeofmarmite8914
    @jeromeofmarmite8914 Місяць тому

    Really enjoy these thankyou

  • @MattAnderson-h6z
    @MattAnderson-h6z Місяць тому

    Fantastic!

  • @CROIXsather
    @CROIXsather 2 місяці тому

    Love this. Such a great way to tell the story of an extraordinary man. Stu was the motivation and my mentor for me to Run Across America. I couldn’t ask for a better coach, person and mentor. He truly is a remarkable man and this video tells his story well

  • @jasonjones7534
    @jasonjones7534 2 місяці тому

    Fantastic storytelling as always. Really enjoyable listening to the achievements of these inspiring individuals. Keep up the good work. Sending respect from the U.K. running scene…

  • @waikoa10
    @waikoa10 2 місяці тому

    My daughter’s Grandpa was Tamahumara. He happened to be a marathon runner and ran up a mountain daily until his 70’s.

  • @Ralph85Williams85
    @Ralph85Williams85 3 місяці тому

    Your channel never ceases to surprise and inspire! Keep up the great work! What an amazing character, Tom Osler!

  • @realgrilledsushi
    @realgrilledsushi 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for sharing. I’m always interested in the history of ultra running

  • @jeromeofmarmite8914
    @jeromeofmarmite8914 3 місяці тому

    What a legend, loved listening to this, thanks for making it

  • @Mark-lj1dj
    @Mark-lj1dj 4 місяці тому

    Much respect to him for creating something so special 👏

  • @realgrilledsushi
    @realgrilledsushi 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing this. I always assumed it started in the 70s.

  • @peggyclark8936
    @peggyclark8936 5 місяців тому

    My Church went on a mission trip to Mexico and visited the Tarahumara Indians.

  • @jlore6344
    @jlore6344 5 місяців тому

    This has been an awesome series on Ted Corbitt. Thank you for sharing it.

  • @Ralph85Williams85
    @Ralph85Williams85 5 місяців тому

    What an fascinating video! Great channel!

  • @devinmurphy3825
    @devinmurphy3825 5 місяців тому

    Great episode! I love these characters and Mr. Kouros is a unique man and massively inspiring. Always willing to speak his mind, for better or worse. I appreciate folks like him.

  • @davidpowell3347
    @davidpowell3347 7 місяців тому

    23:40 If that is the start of a marathon a number of contestants look like they are determined to exhaust themselves before even getting the few early miles into the early stages of a marathon. Rendering themselves weak as kittens by the important late middle miles. In those day there was no adequate water or anything else (like sugared iced tea)available to the runners along the course or even at the finish?

  • @bonnibagel3756
    @bonnibagel3756 7 місяців тому

    Kouros 2:25 marathon is impressive, definitely had some speed.

  • @taylorross862
    @taylorross862 10 місяців тому

    Wonderful as always! Thank you!! Congrats to Laz on the Hall of Fame, well deserved

  • @scotthart7245
    @scotthart7245 11 місяців тому

    Dave Kunst is a cheater who rode on a boat for a lot of his journey.

  • @zendermeister
    @zendermeister 11 місяців тому

    Park Barner shows us what the human body is capable of, and he does it with class. Just saying his name like a mantra during my long runs helps me to tap into stores of endurance I didn't know I had. The man made a name for himself. My favorite things about him: 1) no stretching, 2) eats and drinks what he wants, 3) runs because it makes him feel better. It takes a genius to have such talent but to keep it so simple at the same time.

  • @realgrilledsushi
    @realgrilledsushi Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing this! Ultra marathons have an amazing history.

  • @remedy9448
    @remedy9448 Рік тому

    Fantastic podcast !! Thank you. I learnt about the Barkley Ultra Marathon a couple of years ago and now I enjoy anything to do with Laz or the Barkley's. Looking forward to listening to more of your podcasts.

  • @thestreakpodcast
    @thestreakpodcast Рік тому

    Very, very interesting. As always!

  • @Simco_
    @Simco_ Рік тому

    You're always beating that drum and bringing proof over and over.

  • @Waffle_6
    @Waffle_6 Рік тому

    he may have had a bigger impact on mathematics! he was a professor at my school(rowan) he invented fractional calculus which is absolutely crazy. i really wish i met him i heard about him from my professors. he never stopped ultramarathoning and never stopped teaching, really upset that i never met this man. great video!

  • @13esimocenturione
    @13esimocenturione Рік тому

    Very.. Very... good.!!!

  • @davidpowell3347
    @davidpowell3347 Рік тому

    Bert Myer? I think he directed/kept the race consecutively going for several years? Also I recall told me of the passing of Jack

  • @davidpowell3347
    @davidpowell3347 Рік тому

    Absolute classic place and event although I think the original sponsor passed some time ago. You could see,perhaps well enough to recognize a few of them,other runners across the various arms of water on the other side even though you might be more than a mile off of their lap position. Also when the event was headquartered at the Inn there were people ringing bells when you went past the lap count area.

  • @marlinweekley51
    @marlinweekley51 Рік тому

    Another great story. Ive done r2r2r multiple times. Most of the people at phantom ranch are campers, few are r2r2r runners/thru hikers. Ive always been met with nothing but smiles and if a hiker steps aside i always say thank you. Often ill just hike behind them for awhile to rest a bit and pass when there is more room. Many parts of the trail are so narrow that whether a hiker, thru hiker or runner people need to allow those moving faster to pass, which is true anywhere- local park or Grand Canyon. Thanks again for another very interest episode.

  • @takis.ntoyvlis6815
    @takis.ntoyvlis6815 Рік тому

    40 years of "Spartathlon" and what could be a better opportunity to examine the chapter "Spartathlon" about which "objections and reservations are intensifying" for years now than the present one. But before that, we must escape from the emotional charge created by the [wonderful] race of so many athletes who arrive in Greece to be tested in conditions that limit human physical and mental strength. The search for the essence and the truth is due to all these amazing athletes whose effort every year amazes us. So let's focus on the organization itself, its reasoning and how it was put together and let's finally see which are the truths and which are the fabrications. The reason for the man - symbol of Spartathlon, the untouchable and eternal winner of the Race, Giannis Kouros. Who better to talk about Spartanathlon than him? Yannis Kouros, winner of the SPARTATHLON, claims that "in the footsteps of Pheidippides" is not valid and writes: "Sometimes, some publications or posts that appear on the Internet are not only untrue, but also misleading. So it is good not to republish something and even by copying the existing wording: I am referring to the intentionally untrue by organizers: "in the footsteps of Pheidippides". And I analyze that such a thing does not exist: a) this specific route is in the footsteps of three RAF pilots who were not ultra runners and 2 of them reached Sparta in 1982 in 36 hours (without being scheduled, nor being able to return to Athens), time set as the end limit in 83 and from there. b) Pheidippides not only ran to Sparta, but also returned to Athens and, in fact, by another route (which I ran for correction in 2005 as well as in 2011, after all Herodotus indicates it) which the above English runners distorted and the original organizers with later Greek imitators. c) The Spartans did not participate in the battle of Marathon and therefore there is no "labor of Sparta or of the Spartans" to justify the Spart-athlon by association, as most mistakenly and recklessly claim! This is why the above term is not used in the Greek language! d) You will be shocked, but the terminology was taken from the initials of the cities Sparta - Athens - London !!! Spart-Ath-Lon !!! The de facto and deliberate underestimation of Pheidippides' achievement! Counterfeiting at its best with the tolerance of the Greek authorities, no matter how much I protest since 1984! In addition to the business that some do with the sweat of athletes, dangerous games are also played at the expense of our history and cultural heritage..." Yiannis Kouros

  • @takis.ntoyvlis6815
    @takis.ntoyvlis6815 Рік тому

    40 years of "Spartathlon" and what could be a better opportunity to examine the chapter "Spartathlon" about which "objections and reservations are intensifying" for years now than the present one. But before that, we must escape from the emotional charge created by the [wonderful] race of so many athletes who arrive in Greece to be tested in conditions that limit human physical and mental strength. The search for the essence and the truth is due to all these amazing athletes whose effort every year amazes us. So let's focus on the organization itself, its reasoning and how it was put together and let's finally see which are the truths and which are the fabrications. The reason for the man - symbol of Spartathlon, the untouchable and eternal winner of the Race, Giannis Kouros. Who better to talk about Spartanathlon than him? Yannis Kouros, winner of the SPARTATHLON, claims that "in the footsteps of Pheidippides" is not valid and writes: "Sometimes, some publications or posts that appear on the Internet are not only untrue, but also misleading. So it is good not to republish something and even by copying the existing wording: I am referring to the intentionally untrue by organizers: "in the footsteps of Pheidippides". And I analyze that such a thing does not exist: a) this specific route is in the footsteps of three RAF pilots who were not ultra runners and 2 of them reached Sparta in 1982 in 36 hours (without being scheduled, nor being able to return to Athens), time set as the end limit in 83 and from there. b) Pheidippides not only ran to Sparta, but also returned to Athens and, in fact, by another route (which I ran for correction in 2005 as well as in 2011, after all Herodotus indicates it) which the above English runners distorted and the original organizers with later Greek imitators. c) The Spartans did not participate in the battle of Marathon and therefore there is no "labor of Sparta or of the Spartans" to justify the Spart-athlon by association, as most mistakenly and recklessly claim! This is why the above term is not used in the Greek language! d) You will be shocked, but the terminology was taken from the initials of the cities Sparta - Athens - London !!! Spart-Ath-Lon !!! The de facto and deliberate underestimation of Pheidippides' achievement! Counterfeiting at its best with the tolerance of the Greek authorities, no matter how much I protest since 1984! In addition to the business that some do with the sweat of athletes, dangerous games are also played at the expense of our history and cultural heritage..." Yiannis Kouros

  • @realgrilledsushi
    @realgrilledsushi Рік тому

    Thank you sharing this! Always wonder about the history of trail running and its accompanying marathons ever since I heard a guy in a podcast about the type of people that do trail running back in the day.

  • @horseheadkid
    @horseheadkid Рік тому

    thank you for the amazing podcast!

  • @bisbonian1183
    @bisbonian1183 Рік тому

    In 1978, Jack Scaff (and really organized by his wife Donna) planned a 312 mile (500,000 meters) footrace, running two and a half times around Oahu, spread over 18 days, and ending in Kapiolani Park in a 10K sprint. I think 36 or 37 runners were "in" the race, though the Chief of Police and others ran with the competitors when they were available. The race course was marked with traditional Hawaiian figures painted on curbs and important turn-points, a different color each day, along the route for that day's run. There were some close calls with trucks, as well as cars, but fortunately, no-one was hurt. I can't remember the name of the man who marked out the route, and sometimes ran with us. He had one leg ravaged by polio, but often stayed up with the top runners. Gil Diaz, a Tongan man, was instrumental in getting fish with a traditional gill net, and his wife Tippy, who was in charge of cooking our meals. Primo provided our refreshments. There we two divisions ... those competing every day, and those of us in the more relaxed group, who were allowed to stop their watch and play in the waves, or rent a board, or go on a glider ride. One runner made it to a church service in his running gear. Jack Scaff ran in that division, and famously finished one particularly grueling day in 3 hours, 18 minutes, and five seconds... which created a bit of controversy. The winner of the race was Kenny Moore, 4th in the Munich Olympic Marathon, a few years earlier, in 1972, and reporter on our progress for an article in Runners World. I think that I finished 34th, but I'm not sure of that. My mind was lost by that time.

  • @taylorross862
    @taylorross862 Рік тому

    These truly deepen my yearly experience of exploring the canyon. Thank you!

  • @ricodelavega4511
    @ricodelavega4511 Рік тому

    amazing, and just 12 years after the south Texas anglo wars that left hundreds of Mexicans dead.

  • @DexTooke
    @DexTooke Рік тому

    I am interested in helping crew for the Barkelys. I have participated in previous ultra running races. I have completed solo RAAM. I have crewed solo RAAM 10 times. Please put me in touch with any racer seeking crew. Thank you, Dex Tooke

  • @CarlosRiveraDallasTexas853

    All my ancestors are from the sierra tarahumara so proud to know about this.

  • @VV-om8vv
    @VV-om8vv Рік тому

    Thanks for this podcast very appreciatdd

  • @agnesagni
    @agnesagni Рік тому

    This was a sheer delight to watch. Lovely storytelling, heartwarming message at the end. I am just about to get my first barefoot shoes, l am sure it will be life changing. Thankful to the Tarahumaras for reminding us what our feet are for.

  • @taylorross862
    @taylorross862 Рік тому

    Another great episode! Thank you!

  • @taylorross862
    @taylorross862 Рік тому

    Man! The cliff hanger! So good. Thank you!

  • @13donstalos
    @13donstalos Рік тому

    The intro w/ the crowd cheering is hilarious.

  • @taylorross862
    @taylorross862 Рік тому

    So great! Can’t wait to check out the book!

  • @oldk1ng424
    @oldk1ng424 Рік тому

    This was great. Wish we had more coverage of this event.

  • @zsazsabo70
    @zsazsabo70 Рік тому

    Funny fact: John Kelly thought he was hallucinating when he saw his childhood friend with his wife and daughters, but after checking up with him later he learned that actually happend!

    • @horseheadkid
      @horseheadkid Рік тому

      oh my goodness, that is gold! thank you for noting that, i wouldn't know about it otherwise.

  • @MohdYusufAbdulHamid
    @MohdYusufAbdulHamid Рік тому

    I believe John Kelly’s meeting with his childhood friend & family was true. He reached out to his friend and confirmed it.

  • @yardsalezombie2149
    @yardsalezombie2149 Рік тому

    Great video!

  • @BoulderHikes
    @BoulderHikes Рік тому

    Great content

  • @yourroyalhighness7662
    @yourroyalhighness7662 Рік тому

    Even in my dreams, I could never complete a single lap of this race. I would be lost just after touching the yelliw starting gate to commence my short lived journey.

  • @safromnc8616
    @safromnc8616 Рік тому

    Appreciate this - is always so difficult to get good info - would love to luck into being there for the event someday.