Hi new to this forum (forums in general) tonight, this entry caught my attention, as I'm running the Le-Jog towards the end of May 09.
12 days is insanely intense, I think it's arguably tougher than the 50 in 50, if you have a very high base mileage, and run each marathon without pushing yourself, you can, as Karnazes showed repeat the run day after day. (Karnazes found the lack of sleep caused by crazy traveling schedule to get between the states tougher than the running).
But running more than 3 marathons a day, is beyond the limits of anyones body, by that I mean, Karnazes could absorb a marathon each day without too much strain, as he is so used to running 50 - 100 miles that to him a marathon is comparable to a half for an avergae marathon runner.
However no one has the ability to 'absorb' 3 marathons a day, each day will have just resulted in an ever growing fatigue, and ensuing pain. Both records above, are incredible feats of athleticism, indeed very inspiring. Earlier this year I read, Pam Reed's the extra mile, I love the way Ultra running is an area where women not only match men, but as in the examples above; throw the myth of "the fairer sex" well and truly out of the nearest window!
Does anyone here know of any record of someone running the Le-Jog off-road? If so, any idea of the time/days taken?
all the best.