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Eddie Izzard and the 1000 mile ultramarathon
Well-known UK comedian Eddie Izzard is just over halfway through his 1000 mile run around the UK which he hopes to complete in just under seven weeks. He is running the equivalent of a full marathon each and every day for seven weeks, the charitable proceeds of which will go to Sports Relief of... »
An introduction to Ultra Running
While Ultra Running has been around for some time it is a sport which has only recently received a significant boost to its popularity. In simple terms Ultra Running involves running in so-called Ultramarathons which are longer than the traditional marathon length of just over 26 miles (42 km). There are basically two different types... »