#endurance
#endurance

10 months ago

2024 Western States 100 Results: Walmsley Wins a Fourth Time While Schide Rocks the Women's Field

Schide and Walmsley won the 2024 Western States 100 in fast, dramatic runs.

Both men's and women's races had highly competitive fields with impressive finish times.

The historic ultramarathon had challenging terrain and weather conditions.

fromBikerumor

3 days ago

Bicycling

Sicily's Mt. Etna to Host Innagural Everesting World Championship in September

Everesting has transitioned from a niche challenge to a competitive event with an official championship.

fromInsideHook

2 weeks ago

Artificial intelligence

Humanoid Robots Can Run, But Marathons Might Be Beyond Them

The recent robot half marathon indicated that humanoid robots are improving, but endurance and performance issues hinder their competitive capabilities compared to humans.

more#competition

fromNew York Post

4 weeks ago

Exercise

Gen Z athlete who blacked out after 24-hour charity treadmill run recalls ordeal: 'Won't be touching a treadmill any time soon'

Joe Pritchard's 24-hour treadmill run for charity resulted in serious physical consequences despite raising over $5,000.

#ultramarathon

fromwww.npr.org

Arts

Ultrarunner Tara Dower talks hallucinations and missing toenails

Ultrarunner Tara Dower set a new record for completing the Appalachian Trail in 40 days, 18 hours, and six minutes.

1 month ago

Beer

Running and Aging: An Old Dog Learns New Tricks

Managing sleep is a significant challenge in ultra races.

Adapting to new techniques, such as using poles, is crucial for long-distance runners.

fromwww.npr.org

Arts

Ultrarunner Tara Dower talks hallucinations and missing toenails

Ultrarunner Tara Dower set a new record for completing the Appalachian Trail in 40 days, 18 hours, and six minutes.

1 month ago

Beer

Running and Aging: An Old Dog Learns New Tricks

Managing sleep is a significant challenge in ultra races.

Adapting to new techniques, such as using poles, is crucial for long-distance runners.

OMG science

David Blaine shows his hand in Do Not Attempt

David Blaine's new docuseries showcases his vulnerability and connections with remarkable individuals performing extraordinary feats.

Blaine learns endurance arts across cultures while revealing his personal struggle through practice and failure.

fromwww.amny.com

Miscellaneous

Magician Mark Clearview talks beginnings, spending two weeks in a straightjacket and bringing the magic to NYC | amNewYork

Mark Clearview's magic career, inspired by childhood experiences, showcases endurance and creativity in the art of performance.

fromArs Technica

1 month ago

OMG science

David Blaine shows his hand in Do Not Attempt

David Blaine's new docuseries showcases his vulnerability and connections with remarkable individuals performing extraordinary feats.

Blaine learns endurance arts across cultures while revealing his personal struggle through practice and failure.

fromwww.amny.com

fromwww.scienceofrunning.com

Miscellaneous

Magician Mark Clearview talks beginnings, spending two weeks in a straightjacket and bringing the magic to NYC | amNewYork

Mark Clearview's magic career, inspired by childhood experiences, showcases endurance and creativity in the art of performance.

more#magic

#coaching

Running

260: How to Write Training Part 1 Getting Started

Understanding the individual athlete is essential for effective training plan development.

fromIndependent

fromwww.scienceofrunning.com

Miscellaneous

Why Emmett Dunleavy chose a career as a top distance-running coach instead of becoming a millionaire investment banker

Emmett Dunleavy is dedicated to coaching Irish athletes at the European Cross Country Championships, demonstrating his passion and commitment to their success.

Running

260: How to Write Training Part 1 Getting Started

Understanding the individual athlete is essential for effective training plan development.

fromIndependent

fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide

Miscellaneous

Why Emmett Dunleavy chose a career as a top distance-running coach instead of becoming a millionaire investment banker

Emmett Dunleavy is dedicated to coaching Irish athletes at the European Cross Country Championships, demonstrating his passion and commitment to their success.

more#coaching

Miscellaneous

3 months ago

In 'I'm Still Here,' a family portrait is a form of political resistance

The film 'I'm Still Here' depicts political resistance through enduring defiance rather than traditional protests, showcasing a mother's strength amidst oppression.

fromSlate Magazine

Miscellaneous

We Once Held the World Record for Longest Kiss. It Was Just As Grueling As It Sounds.

The World's Longest Kiss requires commitment, intuition, and the ability to face challenges together.

#shackleton

fromOpen Culture

Online learning

A New 3D Scan, Created from 25,000 High-Resolution Images, Reveals the Remarkably Well-Preserved Wreck of Shackleton's Endurance

The Endurance's story highlights resilience and bravery in the face of adversity during Shackleton's Antarctic expedition.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Miscellaneous

National Geographic's 'Endurance' tells the story of two landmark Antarctic expeditions

The documentary 'Endurance' illustrates how Shackleton's leadership and determination helped his crew survive after their ship sank in Antarctica.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Miscellaneous

Endurance review search for Shackleton's Antarctic wreck overshadowed by history

The film fails to effectively tell the dual stories of Shackleton's expedition and the modern exploration for the Endurance wreck.

fromOpen Culture

Online learning

A New 3D Scan, Created from 25,000 High-Resolution Images, Reveals the Remarkably Well-Preserved Wreck of Shackleton's Endurance

The Endurance's story highlights resilience and bravery in the face of adversity during Shackleton's Antarctic expedition.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Miscellaneous

National Geographic's 'Endurance' tells the story of two landmark Antarctic expeditions

The documentary 'Endurance' illustrates how Shackleton's leadership and determination helped his crew survive after their ship sank in Antarctica.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Miscellaneous

Endurance review search for Shackleton's Antarctic wreck overshadowed by history

The film fails to effectively tell the dual stories of Shackleton's expedition and the modern exploration for the Endurance wreck.

Trying To Catch Up With Lael Wilcox As She Biked Around The World In 108 Days | Defector

Lael Wilcox is attempting to break the women's around-the-world cycling record, showcasing exceptional endurance in her journey.

#sifan-hassan

Running

Sifan Hassan wins women's marathon gold, completes astounding Olympic treble

Sifan Hassan won a gold medal in the dramatic Olympic marathon, completing a remarkable treble by also winning bronze in the 5,000 and 10,000-meter races within a week.

Running

With Marathon Gold, Sifan Hassan Tests the Limits of Endurance

Sifan Hassan completed an impressive feat by winning the Olympic marathon after competing in three other races, aiming to finish all events rather than just win medals.

Running

Sifan Hassan wins women's marathon gold, completes astounding Olympic treble

Sifan Hassan won a gold medal in the dramatic Olympic marathon, completing a remarkable treble by also winning bronze in the 5,000 and 10,000-meter races within a week.

Running

With Marathon Gold, Sifan Hassan Tests the Limits of Endurance

Sifan Hassan completed an impressive feat by winning the Olympic marathon after competing in three other races, aiming to finish all events rather than just win medals.

What it takes to build an Olympic athlete - from guts to grip strength

Olympians have a higher VO2 max and more wrinkly mitochondria for enhanced endurance and energy production.

fromFast Company

11 months ago

Mission District

The blueprint for success: 3 principles for entrepreneurs

Defining a clear life mission is essential for guiding an entrepreneurial journey.

Writing

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

9 months ago

Berkeley teen braves sharks and hyperthermia in world record swims. What keeps her going?

Maya Merhige completed the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming at 16, including the English Channel, Catalina Channel, and Manhattan swim.