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iRunFar
1 week ago
Running

Sufiya Sufi Runs Around the World

Sufiya Sufi, a self-proclaimed 'humanity first' ultrarunner, achieved five Guinness World Records in running without prior experience, transitioning from a stressful aviation career to follow her running dreams. [ more ]
iRunFar
2 months ago
Running

This Week In Running: March 11, 2024

Camille Herron excels at the Lululemon FURTHER event by setting multiple world and American records.
The records set by Herron are managed and recognized by various governing bodies and organizations in the ultrarunning community. [ more ]
iRunFar
2 months ago
Running

Lululemon Athletes Push Limits at the 2024 FURTHER Women's Ultramarathon

The FURTHER ultramarathon involves lululemon's Global Ambassador Collective pushing for world records and personal bests.
The event aims to collect data on female performance factors while promoting new apparel and shoes. [ more ]
iRunFar
5 months ago
Running

History and Evolution of the 24-Hour World Records

Ultrarunning has its roots in pedestrianism, a sport that emerged in the late 17th century in England.
The first ratifiable women's 24-hour record was set in 1979 by Marcy Schwam with a distance of 113.671 miles.
Both the men's and women's 24-hour world records have been steadily improved upon over the years. [ more ]
ESPN.com
4 weeks ago
London

Jepchirchir sets women's-only marathon record

Peres Jepchirchir broke the women's-only world record at the London Marathon with a time of 2:16:16, surpassing Mary Keitany's previous mark. [ more ]
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