Early pedestrian records, achievements, and the eccentrics who pursued them

[John B]

A fascinating article on what I'll describe as very early pedestrian records, achievements, and challenges.

With all of our ultra light equipment, high tech running shoes, and technology of all types, I think most of us would still be very hard pressed to match these characters.

https://deadspin.com/the-man-who-wal...way-1835620495

[Traillium]

Wonderful story!


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[cecenj]

thank you for this fascinating story--I knew nothing about this history.

[Heliotrope]

Very interesting read.


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