There is the loneliness of the long distance runner, but those looking to run a marathon can at least take in 26.2 miles of scenery. And then there is the loneliness of the long distance runner who runs on a treadmill.
As Competitor noted, marathoners Michael Wardian and Kim Duclos are attempting to set new world records for the fastest treadmill marathon at the John Hancock Sports and Fitness Expo on Boston Marathon weekend, April 14 and 15. They will do so using Virtual Runner Software technology from Outside Interactive. The reason is simple too reports Competitor: “Because of its point-to-point net downhill layout, the fabled 26.2-mile course that runs from Hopkinton to Boston will never be home to the marathon world record, but that doesn’t mean Boston will forever be excluded from the running record books.”
So now the duo will attempt to set new records, and actually the first official women’s world record for the treadmill marathon. And actually they will get to take in some sights while they run. Competitor noted: “Each runner will attempt the records while viewing Outside Interactive’s ‘Hopkinton to Boston 26.2 Mile’ HD point-of-view video, controlled by the Virtual Runner Software which matches the athlete’s pace based on a Garmin Footpod each runner will wear on their shoelace.”
And when they finish they won’t have to go far to find their families!
[Via Competitor: Treadmill Marathon World Record Attempts Set For Boston]