The_Munchmaster Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 No, I didn't think so! Only kidding, I'm sure there are a few BM's who run the occassional marathon or maybe a couple a year but I doubt there are any who run one every day!! Belgian Stefaan Engels completes record 365th marathon A Belgian runner has set a new world record by completing 365 marathon races in a year. Stefaan Engels, dubbed "Marathon Man", began his challenge in Belgium a year ago and has since run a marathon every day across seven countries. He crossed the finish line in the Spanish city of Barcelona after running 15,000km (9,569 miles) in a year. "I don't regard my marathon year as torture. It is more like a regular job," the 49-year-old said. He averaged about four hours to complete a marathon. He said his best time was 2 hours and 56 minutes. Engels suffered from asthma as a child and had been told by doctors to avoid sport. Before Engels, the record marathon man was Akinori Kusuda of Japan - who ran 52 races in a row at the age of 65 in 2009. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave32 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Impressive. And 2:56 for 26.2 miles ain't no joke. Fast, difficult. Have any BMs run a marathon in LOS? I know there's one in Bangkok (I think I read once that they start at 4am so the heat doesn't murder people). With the tropical humidity, air pollution, and HEAT -- you get props if you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limbo Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 12 June Phuket International marathon, I'm participating in the half marathon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekong Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 I have done the Pattaya marathon, but I have done less than 365 in my whole life let alone one year. 2:38 is my best time, I always try to get sub 3 hours. My father is 81 now and still runs he is happy with 4.5 hours, shit I hope I make it to his age let alone still running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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