Consecutive Marathons: Aki Mäkäräinen's Record, Physiology, and Psychological Resilience
Aki Mäkäräinen of Finland holds the record for completing 366 marathons in 366 consecutive days (2020-2021), demonstrating the extreme limits of hu...
By Alex
Category: Endurance Sports
Browsing all articles filed under the "Endurance Sports" category.
Moab 240: Sleep Management, Strategies, and the Impact of Deprivation for Ultra-Runners
The vast majority of runners in the Moab 240-mile endurance race do sleep, but it is minimal, highly strategic, and often fragmented, as effective sle...
By Hart
Longest Triathlon Race: Quintuple, Deca, Double Deca Anvil, and Ultra-Endurance Challenges
The Quintuple Anvil Triathlon, covering five times the Ironman distance, is generally considered the longest standard-format triathlon, though Deca an...
By Hart
Endurance Events: Defining Toughness, Top Contenders, and Human Limits
While defining the "toughest" endurance event is subjective, several iconic races consistently push the absolute limits of human physical an...
By Alex
Ultra-Marathons: Distances, Physiological Demands, and Training Strategies
Ultra-marathons are any footraces that exceed the traditional 26.2-mile marathon distance, encompassing various formats and demanding extreme physical...
By Hart
Leadville 100: Comprehensive Costs, Budgeting Strategies, and Investment Value
Participating in the Leadville 100 ultramarathon typically costs between $2,500 and over $10,000, covering registration, travel, accommodation, essent...
By Jordan
Ironman Triathlon: Understanding Overall and Segment Time Limits
A full Ironman triathlon typically imposes an overall time limit of 17 hours, with specific cut-off times for the swim, bike, and run segments to ensu...
By Jordan
Everesting Challenge: Training Timelines, Phases, and Essential Preparation
Training for an Everesting challenge typically ranges from 3 months to over 18 months, depending on an individual's current fitness level, cycling exp...
By Hart
Half Ironman: Defining a Respectable Time, Average Finishes, and Improvement Strategies
A respectable time for a Half Ironman (70.3 miles) is highly individual, typically ranging from 5 to 7 hours for age-group athletes, with elite profes...
By Jordan
