Dean Karnazes Selected to Carry Olympic Torch
Posted April 9, 2008 at 11:12 AM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News, Ultramarathons
According to his new blog entry at Runner’s World, “Ultramarathon Man” Dean Karnazes has been selected to carry the Olympic torch while it passes through his hometown of San Francisco, CA.
Karnazes, an elite (and at times controversial) ultra endurance athlete,…
Broadcast coverage of the 2007 WS100 on NBC!
Posted July 28, 2007 at 08:00 AM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News, Trail Running, Ultramarathons, Special Features, Videos
Tune into NBC today at 3pm EST (12pm PST) and watch broadcast coverage of the 2007 Western States Endurance Run (WS100) on NBC Sports’ “ World of Adventure” presented by Jeep!…
Ultra marathoners discuss epic run across Sahara Desert covering over 4000 miles in 111 days
Posted July 20, 2007 at 10:31 AM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News, Adventure/Relay, Ultramarathons
“Achieving Success In Extreme Outdoor Sports Adventures”
Who: Ultra marathoners Charlie Engle and Ray Zahab (subject of the upcoming documentary Running the Sahara)
NOTE: Click here to listen to TheFinalSprint.com’s…
Koerner ends winless streak and earns top honors at Western States 100
Posted June 25, 2007 at 08:00 PM by Jessica Galvano
Section: Destinations, U.S.A., News, Race Recaps, Trail Running, Ultramarathons
Sixth time’s a charm. For Hal Koerner, a sixth attempt at the Western States Endurance Run brought a long sought after victory. A five-year streak without title ended for Koerner Saturday night as he crossed…
Kimball retains title at Western States Endurance Run
Posted June 25, 2007 at 07:00 PM by Jessica Galvano
Section: Destinations, U.S.A., News, Race Recaps, Trail Running, Ultramarathons
Nikki Kimball, first place women’s finisher in the 2004 and 2006 Western States Endurance Run, approached the start of this year’s 100-miler with hopes of a third title. Despite her previous successes in…
VIDEO: Koerner, Kimball win 2007 Western States 100 Endurance Run
Posted June 25, 2007 at 08:00 AM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News, Trail Running, Ultramarathons, Special Features, Videos
Congratulations to Hal Koerner and Nikki Kimball on winning one of the world’s most grueling, athletic events: the 100 mile Western States Endurance Run.
Koerner was able to top…
Western States Endurance Run kicks off today, July 23rd!
Posted June 23, 2007 at 12:10 PM by Martin Kennedy
Section: Destinations, U.S.A., News, Trail Running, Ultramarathons
It starts today: the 2007 Western States Endurance Run! Regarded as one of the most arduous endurance events in the world, the WS100 really seperates the men/women from the boys/girls.
Think you’re tough…
Race Recap: 2007 Shadow of the Giants 50K
Posted June 13, 2007 at 08:39 AM by Charlie Nickell
Section: News
We need to stop pre-judging these events. Excited to mingle with a few Major League baseball players, we thought Shadow of the Giants was a Willie Mays or Barry Bonds tribute. But, a foot race outside Fresno? Darn,…
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