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Ultra Runner Karl Meltzer Sets Appalachian Trail Record, Fueled by Beer and Candy
 

At a time when “endurance running” no longer means mere marathons — and even 100-mile races are attracting the masses — Karl Meltzer, a former ski-resort bartender, has proved he can suffer longer and faster than almost anyone else.

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/19/sports....html?_r=0

He's no ultra runner until he's finished the Barkley Marathons.

Forest gump reallywent into the heads of a lot of people

What's an Ultra Runner?

Quote:What's an Ultra Runner?

Guys who run for crazy amounts of time and distance. For instance Cameron Hanes ran 110 miles in 24 hours a few years ago. He also completed a 70 hour run recently I think.

Quote:What's an Ultra Runner?

Masochists that took up running.