My First Ultramarathon
As someone with a track background, I’ve always looked at ultramarathons with a curiosity. I wondered at what point 8-10 minute per mile pace feels hard, how difficult is it to run in the dark, what impact does lack of sleep have on performance, and do people get bored during these races? I had so […]
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Sprint legend Dafne Schippers announces retirement
One of the greatest athletes in the sport of track and field has decided to hang up her spikes for good. On Wednesday, multiple time world champion and Olympic medalist Dafne Schippers announced that she would be retiring from the sport. “The race stops here,” she said in her official announcement on Instagram. “As an […]