Tag: Natural Running Network

OUTRUNNING GENOCIDE

Gilbert Tuhabonye

An interview with Gilbert Tuhabonye– A national caliber runner, running coach and genocide survivor. Tuhabonye, grew up as a son of farmers in Burundi Africa. He ran everywhere — to get the family’s water, to school, and even after the cows and gazelles. In high school, he ran competitively, becoming national champion in the 400…

Interview with Bart Yasso, Runner’s World “Chief Running Officer”

Bart Yasso

Bart Yasso is considered “The Mayor of Running”. He is recognized around the world, having competed in running events on all seven continents from the Antarctica marathon to the Mt. Kilimanjaro marathon. A delightful ambassador to the sport of running and Runner’s World “Chief Running Officer”, Infamous for the; not so scientific but highly regarded “Yasso…

Junyong Pak smashes Guinness Record-Running Fastest Marathon while carrying 40lb

Junyong pak Elite Obstacle Race Athlete

Junyong Pak, 2 time Toughest Mudder World Champ smashes Guinness Book World Record by  running the fastest marathon (3:12:47) carrying a 40lb. weight.  Pak says: “it’s an addictive rush when you’re so good at tolerating pain—and you come out the other side”.  Few would argue that when Junyong toes the start line at any obstacle…