Comments on: Five Races That Make Running Fun (and one that might kill you) http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/ The Neat Side of the Web Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:56:10 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: RioRico http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/comment-page-1/#comment-1290687 RioRico Sun, 21 Dec 2008 21:26:22 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/#comment-1290687 Forget not the Bisbee 1000 Stair Climb. http://www.bisbee1000.org/ Bisbee Arizona is a mile-high mining town on the Mexican border, barely attached to various deep canyons. About 1/3 of Old Bisbee houses are accessible only by steep stairways. The annual race up-and-down those stairs is always a blast. Scores of other stairclimb races are also held. http://www.towerrunning.com/english/races.htm Those of us with bad knees had best just watch such events. Forget not the Bisbee 1000 Stair Climb.
http://www.bisbee1000.org/

Bisbee Arizona is a mile-high mining town on the Mexican border, barely attached to various deep canyons. About 1/3 of Old Bisbee houses are accessible only by steep stairways. The annual race up-and-down those stairs is always a blast.

Scores of other stairclimb races are also held.
http://www.towerrunning.com/english/races.htm

Those of us with bad knees had best just watch such events.

]]> By: Diane http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/comment-page-1/#comment-616653 Diane Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:37:12 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/#comment-616653 http://www.urbanassaultride.com/ You MUST check it out! http://www.urbanassaultride.com/

You MUST check it out!

]]> By: fastergrace http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/comment-page-1/#comment-533631 fastergrace Thu, 01 May 2008 18:29:41 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/#comment-533631 The Badwater Ultramarathon doesn't sound fun, just scary. The Badwater Ultramarathon doesn't sound fun, just scary.

]]> By: lather http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/comment-page-1/#comment-500926 lather Sat, 05 Apr 2008 03:26:13 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/#comment-500926 In Baton Rouge, we have the Fat Boy 5k. Teams can consist of as many participants as needed to meet the minimum 650 lb. for the team. One of their mottos is 'Fat - the other white meat.' http://www.fatboy5k.com/ In Baton Rouge, we have the Fat Boy 5k.

Teams can consist of as many participants as needed to meet the minimum 650 lb. for the team.

One of their mottos is 'Fat - the other white meat.'

http://www.fatboy5k.com/

]]> By: Thomas http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/comment-page-1/#comment-500241 Thomas Fri, 04 Apr 2008 22:01:05 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/#comment-500241 The urban iditarod. lol The urban iditarod. lol

]]> By: bowdenski http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/comment-page-1/#comment-499988 bowdenski Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:05:12 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/#comment-499988 I second the Bay to Breakers in San Francisco and also suggest the Urban Iditarod, now also found in other cities. Imagine running through the tourist-rich sections of SF with packs of people in various dog based themes pulling carts, barking and running amok. If you are running too hard to bark at tourists, you are running too fast! The run is broken up with stops to water the dogs. I second the Bay to Breakers in San Francisco and also suggest the Urban Iditarod, now also found in other cities.
Imagine running through the tourist-rich sections of SF with packs of people in various dog based themes pulling carts, barking and running amok. If you are running too hard to bark at tourists, you are running too fast! The run is broken up with stops to water the dogs.

]]> By: e6c http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/comment-page-1/#comment-499970 e6c Fri, 04 Apr 2008 18:48:26 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/#comment-499970 I am glad to see that someone beat me to posting about Hash House Harriers (drinkers with a running problem) My mother hash was The Carolina Trash, I was the president of the VD-Hash and founder of the Asad-a-bad-ass h3. Also, according to beermile.com I am still the world record holder for a guinness draught from a can beer mile! http://www.beermile.com/records/ref_beer/beertype_Guinness+Draught I am glad to see that someone beat me to posting about Hash House Harriers (drinkers with a running problem)

My mother hash was The Carolina Trash, I was the president of the VD-Hash and founder of the Asad-a-bad-ass h3.

Also, according to beermile.com I am still the world record holder for a guinness draught from a can beer mile!

http://www.beermile.com/records/ref_beer/beertype_Guinness+Draught

]]> By: Jim http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/comment-page-1/#comment-499914 Jim Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:46:53 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/#comment-499914 Ya, as Pat J said the Death Race in Grande Cache Alberta is insane. I've seen pictures of the "track" and it hurts! Ya, as Pat J said the Death Race in Grande Cache Alberta is insane. I've seen pictures of the "track" and it hurts!

]]> By: Nic http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/comment-page-1/#comment-499791 Nic Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:29:32 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/#comment-499791 ...the hardest, mile for mile run? The Barkley Marathons, only 6 people have finished the 100 miles since it started in 1986... see what the Washington Post had to say... http://blog.washingtonpost.com/why-we-compete/2007/04/curiosity_1.html ...the hardest, mile for mile run? The Barkley Marathons, only 6 people have finished the 100 miles since it started in 1986... see what the Washington Post had to say... http://blog.washingtonpost.com/why-we-compete/2007/04/curiosity_1.html

]]> By: Pat J http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/comment-page-1/#comment-499706 Pat J Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:11:07 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/#comment-499706 A cow-orker hopes to do the <a href="http://www.canadiandeathrace.com/" rel="nofollow">Canadian Death Race</a> this year. It's 125KM long and has 17,000 feet of elevation change over the course of the race. A cow-orker hopes to do the Canadian Death Race this year. It's 125KM long and has 17,000 feet of elevation change over the course of the race.

]]> By: Davej http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/comment-page-1/#comment-499662 Davej Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:37:51 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/#comment-499662 Can't believe no-one mentioned the running of the bulls. It's only short - half a mile - but 15 people have been killed so far: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Running_of_the_bulls Can't believe no-one mentioned the running of the bulls.

It's only short - half a mile - but 15 people have been killed so far:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Running_of_the_bulls

]]> By: Rosi http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/comment-page-1/#comment-499655 Rosi Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:29:57 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/#comment-499655 I haven't really participated in any crazy races, although for the school sponsored run last year me and my best friend dressed up as Mario and Luigi (complete with plungers and theme music) and ran six miles ^_^ I've heard of the Gorilla run too, they had it in London a little while back. I'm doing a race (well more of a walk really) in about two months for the local hospice at midnight. It's women only (I think we're raising money for breast cancer equipment, which affects a lot more women than men) walking about six or seven miles along the beach in almost complete darkness! Also I have a question: why do Americans use the imperial system for everything except running differences (kilometres)? Is it just to make it sound more impressive (5k sounds more impressive than three miles)? I haven't really participated in any crazy races, although for the school sponsored run last year me and my best friend dressed up as Mario and Luigi (complete with plungers and theme music) and ran six miles ^_^
I've heard of the Gorilla run too, they had it in London a little while back.
I'm doing a race (well more of a walk really) in about two months for the local hospice at midnight. It's women only (I think we're raising money for breast cancer equipment, which affects a lot more women than men) walking about six or seven miles along the beach in almost complete darkness!
Also I have a question: why do Americans use the imperial system for everything except running differences (kilometres)? Is it just to make it sound more impressive (5k sounds more impressive than three miles)?

]]> By: andrewdoane http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/comment-page-1/#comment-499604 andrewdoane Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:20:19 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/#comment-499604 My wife and I were driving down to Jordan Creek that day last year and saw this happening. We could not figure out what was going on! I sure like seeing Iowa references on Neatorama! My wife and I were driving down to Jordan Creek that day last year and saw this happening. We could not figure out what was going on!

I sure like seeing Iowa references on Neatorama!

]]> By: Virginia http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/comment-page-1/#comment-499596 Virginia Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:10:35 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/#comment-499596 Last year my brother ran in this one http://www.muddybuddy.com/info.php?id=1 in Richmond and it sounded like a real blast. Last year my brother ran in this one
http://www.muddybuddy.com/info.php?id=1
in Richmond and it sounded like a real blast.

]]> By: MoonCake http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/comment-page-1/#comment-499529 MoonCake Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:39:56 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/#comment-499529 i did a 10k walk when i was about 9 or 10 with my family. funny story- i have two older brothers and they went too. before the walk, my dad thought it was a good idea to get us all brand new shoes a)because he wanted to treat us b) i think he needed a pair himself and c) because the new meijer was just opening and he wanted to check it out (this is hilarious because meijer stores are everywhere now, and 'back then' it was smack in the middle of a corn field.. and across the street from an already-standing wal-mart). so we all got brand new shoes. the next day we woke up early and went on the walk. after an hour, we all had blisters and the walk was just getting started. but it was all the free airheads and water we could stomach, and i would definitely do it again. i did a 10k walk when i was about 9 or 10 with my family. funny story- i have two older brothers and they went too. before the walk, my dad thought it was a good idea to get us all brand new shoes a)because he wanted to treat us b) i think he needed a pair himself and c) because the new meijer was just opening and he wanted to check it out (this is hilarious because meijer stores are everywhere now, and 'back then' it was smack in the middle of a corn field.. and across the street from an already-standing wal-mart). so we all got brand new shoes. the next day we woke up early and went on the walk. after an hour, we all had blisters and the walk was just getting started. but it was all the free airheads and water we could stomach, and i would definitely do it again.

]]> By: Rob http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/comment-page-1/#comment-499426 Rob Fri, 04 Apr 2008 07:47:04 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/#comment-499426 Marathon du Medoc: http://www.marathondumedoc.com/pages/en/esprit.php A marathon with compulsory rest stops for wine and food tasting in the Bordeaux region. Extra points for costumes and themes. Points deducted for finishing too soon. Marathon du Medoc:
http://www.marathondumedoc.com/pages/en/esprit.php

A marathon with compulsory rest stops for wine and food tasting in the Bordeaux region. Extra points for costumes and themes. Points deducted for finishing too soon.

]]> By: adriano518 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/comment-page-1/#comment-499339 adriano518 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:41:00 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/#comment-499339 runnings for people with out legs runnings for people with out legs

]]> By: TT http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/comment-page-1/#comment-499323 TT Fri, 04 Apr 2008 03:51:09 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/#comment-499323 My friends and I did a race to see who could stay up the most by snorting speed and jerking off as much as possible during the race. Lets just say that one of us had to go to the hospital as he lost his mind. My friends and I did a race to see who could stay up the most by snorting speed and jerking off as much as possible during the race.
Lets just say that one of us had to go to the hospital as he lost his mind.

]]> By: Rev J http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/comment-page-1/#comment-499273 Rev J Fri, 04 Apr 2008 02:43:01 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/#comment-499273 You cannot miss out on the Krispy Kreme Challenge. The goal was to run two miles, eat 12 glazed donuts, then run the two miles back. THis is a North Carolina State University/Raleigh, NC thing but God, help someone running after a dozen KKs. You cannot miss out on the Krispy Kreme Challenge. The goal was to run two miles, eat 12 glazed donuts, then run the two miles back. THis is a North Carolina State University/Raleigh, NC thing but God, help someone running after a dozen KKs.

]]> By: Viola http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/comment-page-1/#comment-499262 Viola Fri, 04 Apr 2008 02:22:43 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/#comment-499262 Let's try to get the comment in the right post this time... Little Miss Musician over here is loving the Beethoven race. Unfortunately, the 5th isn’t the most upbeat, speed-inspiring music. I’ve never been a fan of Bond, but here’s a great use for their music-butchering! Finally! Let's try to get the comment in the right post this time...

Little Miss Musician over here is loving the Beethoven race. Unfortunately, the 5th isn’t the most upbeat, speed-inspiring music. I’ve never been a fan of Bond, but here’s a great use for their music-butchering! Finally!

]]> By: SenorMysterioso http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/comment-page-1/#comment-499232 SenorMysterioso Fri, 04 Apr 2008 01:23:30 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/#comment-499232 I think I could contend in the donut run given the donut bonus. I think I could contend in the donut run given the donut bonus.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/comment-page-1/#comment-499222 Kevin Fri, 04 Apr 2008 01:09:12 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/#comment-499222 I just ran my first "ultra' marathon: The Run to the Sun on Maui--a 36-mile race that starts at sea level and ends at 10,000 feet. Woohoo! See my link above for more than you ever wanted to know about that race. I just ran my first "ultra' marathon: The Run to the Sun on Maui--a 36-mile race that starts at sea level and ends at 10,000 feet. Woohoo!

See my link above for more than you ever wanted to know about that race.

]]> By: sandy http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/comment-page-1/#comment-499193 sandy Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:26:28 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/#comment-499193 I live in austin and the marathon here has a different band every 1/2 mile or so. and beer. http://attaustinmarathon.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=78&Itemid=16 I live in austin and the marathon here has a different band every 1/2 mile or so. and beer.

http://attaustinmarathon.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id =78&Itemid=16

]]> By: Brian Lutz http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/comment-page-1/#comment-499190 Brian Lutz Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:25:53 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/#comment-499190 A couple of interesting ones involving the consumption of what's called a "Garbage plate" (a big plate of assorted foods, none of them particularly healthy) can be found at the Wiki article for that particular dish. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garbage_Plate Running 14 miles, and eating one of those things in the middle of the run doesn't sound like my idea of fun... A couple of interesting ones involving the consumption of what's called a "Garbage plate" (a big plate of assorted foods, none of them particularly healthy) can be found at the Wiki article for that particular dish.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garbage_Plate

Running 14 miles, and eating one of those things in the middle of the run doesn't sound like my idea of fun...

]]> By: Video Game Dork http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/comment-page-1/#comment-499158 Video Game Dork Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:27:48 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/#comment-499158 Try reading "The Long Walk" by Stephen King. THAT'S a killer 'run'. heh heh... (It may be published under 'Richard Bachman', his psudonym). Try reading "The Long Walk" by Stephen King. THAT'S a killer 'run'. heh heh...
(It may be published under 'Richard Bachman', his psudonym).

]]> By: lynne http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/comment-page-1/#comment-499154 lynne Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:21:06 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/#comment-499154 I'm not a runner but I might consider it if I could stop at bars along the way. I'm not a runner but I might consider it if I could stop at bars along the way.

]]> By: ivymae http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/comment-page-1/#comment-499153 ivymae Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:19:15 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/#comment-499153 Rachel Toor has a book coming out soon called "Personal Record: A Love Affair with Running" about both ultramarathons, and ride and tie races, which are insane. Ride and Tie would be a good neatorama article actually. Rachel Toor has a book coming out soon called "Personal Record: A Love Affair with Running" about both ultramarathons, and ride and tie races, which are insane. Ride and Tie would be a good neatorama article actually.

]]> By: JoBo S http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/comment-page-1/#comment-499131 JoBo S Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:47:11 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/#comment-499131 Clive, Ohio here I come! That looked like the most fun. Clive, Ohio here I come! That looked like the most fun.

]]> By: Gruntie http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/comment-page-1/#comment-499128 Gruntie Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:41:33 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/#comment-499128 You live in the part of the midwest that I LOVE!!! I used to live in La Crosse and loved the area. Might you know of any AS400/Iseries computer system operator positions in your area? Sincerely, Gruntie You live in the part of the midwest that I LOVE!!! I used to live in La Crosse and loved the area. Might you know of any AS400/Iseries computer system operator positions in your area?

Sincerely,

Gruntie

]]> By: kid_icarus http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/comment-page-1/#comment-499113 kid_icarus Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:26:07 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/04/03/five-races-that-make-running-fun-and-one-that-might-kill-you/#comment-499113 i'm surprised no one mentioned the antarctic marathon....imagine doing the death valley then doing the antarctic one...... http://www.icemarathon.com/ i'm surprised no one mentioned the antarctic marathon....imagine doing the death valley then doing the antarctic one......

http://www.icemarathon.com/

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