The film documents the trials and tribulations of these athletes as they run 5 miles through death valley in july and explores the motivations behind this seemingly masochistic contest. A film by mel stuart running on the sun is a documentary dealing with the badwater 5 ultramarathon. Running america 2008 cross country record attempt running madness 2002 western states 100 running on the sun the badwater 5 from death valley to mt. This article is within the scope of wikiproject athletics, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of the sport of athletics on wikipedia. Ten of the best running documentaries life and style the guardian. Jul 21, 2014 in december 20, a temporary moratorium was placed on all sporting events in death valley to conduct safety assessments on running and cycling competitions. Johnson is an editor at the new york times who completed the 1999 badwater ultramarathon and was featured in running on the sun. Ihad first learned of him in the documentary on the badwater 5, running on the sun. Forty runners compete in the most grueling race on earth, the badwater. The badwater ultramarathon describes itself as the worlds toughest foot race. Jared starting ultra running about five years ago and has since completed twenty 100 mile or greater races including lean horse, arkansas traveller, cactus rose, rocky raccoon, the bear, burning river, ozark trail, cruel jewel, viaduct trail 150m, and a number of others. Covering 5 miles 217km nonstop over the most epic terrain imaginable and finishing at the end of the road on mt. Even before they reached the starting line i was moved by the movie.
This legendary, epic, 5 mile running race travels nonstop in the heat of. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page and join the discussion. The 5 mile course runs over barren desert, taking in three mountain ranges, some extremely tough. These are very hard to remove after baking in the hot sun. He will turn 50 years old on july 16, 20 the day he finishes badwater for the first time. Sunprecautions 2002 video news release for badwater ultramarathon 6 min. One runner tied a car tire around his waist and ran up hills. Theres so much i can tell you about badwater, about crewing badwater, about the race. Whitney, it is the most demanding and extreme running race offered anywhere on the planet. I have never raced badwater, but have raced enough to know what emotions you feel at the start and to even begin to imagine how they feel starting off on the badwater 5 is overwhelming. May 19, 2009 this is the trailer for running on the sun, the acclaimed featurelength documentary about the 1999 badwater ultramarathon. Are those badwater 5 entrants with no holy grail of ultra running yet in their. Whitney, california, the badwater 5 is the most demanding and extreme running race offered anywhere on the planet. The film follows athletes as they run 5 miles in the 1999 badwater ultramarathon, starting in californias death valley and ending at whitney portal, the trailhead to mount whitney.
Badwater ultramarathon is the worlds toughest foot race. Whitney running the midnight sun 84 kilometers race above the arctic circle running the sahara 4,000 miles over 100 days the tarahumara from mexico, one thousand miles in thirteen days the terry. Badwater ultramarathon veteran christopher bergland has created a. Amazing complete story of the badwater first time experience through the eyes of akos konya, gary roberts, anissa roberts, karsten solheim. I know you guys wrote it up something like three or four years ago in. A supportive trail shoe with support and breathable. I still didnt bother with a head torch but the light was so poor i did use a hand torch occasionally. Download a list of 169 titles created 25 jun 2012 run, watch and run a list of 103 titles.
Stub this article has been rated as stubclass on the projects quality scale this article has not yet received a rating on the projects importance scale. Running on the sun 2000 documentary on free online video. The new badwater shoe is extremely lightweight offering an air mesh upper with pu overlays. Ten of the best running documentaries life and style. The film documents the trials and tribulations of these athletes as they run 5 miles. Ultramarathon man describes his subsequent journey into running, his training for ultras such as the western states 100, and the logistical problems of getting pizza delivered to you in the middle of a midnight run.
To download the july 2019 issue of badwater magazine, click here. Running on the sun the road to hell is 5 miles long. Me running with valmir at approximately mile or 14. Whitney on july 2729 in the annual sun precautions badwater. Thirteen participants take part in a gruelling trek across 5 miles of terrain from death valley to, and up, mount whitney. Badwater ultra cup march, april, and july annually. This was his first time running the badwater ultra marathon and to compete in such extreme heat. Compared to these amazing athletes who run a 5 mile course from 283 feet below sea level to 8,300 feet above sea level, bearing 120 degreeplus heat, with no sleep and little. May 05, 2004 running the grueling badwater 146 question. Badwater, ca three day weather forecast accuweather. Running on the sun trailer this is the trailer for running on the sun, the acclaimed featurelength documentary about the 1999 badwater ultramarathon.
The badwater 5 5 of 10 three athletes running the equivalent of two marathons a day to be the first modern runners to cross the sahara deserts grueling 4,000 miles 6,437 kilometers. What people may overlook is that the crew needs to be outfitted, too. He knew he was physically able to run the 5 miles in under 24 hours if he could keep from getting nauseated. The 37th anniversary edition, featured here, took place july 2123, 2014. This is running on the sun by alex michiels on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Established in 1978, hitec sports usa pioneered the original lightweight hiking boot. In running on the sun, stuart followed a number of runners as they trained for and finally competed in the race. Death valley, ca sixtynine runners from a dozen countries ran 5 miles nonstop from death valley to mt. It is a 5 mile 217 km course starting at 279 feet 85 m below sea level in the badwater basin, in californias death valley, and ending at an elevation of 8360 feet 2548 m at whitney portal, the trailhead to mount whitney. The film documents the trials and tribulations of these athletes as they run 5 miles through death valley in july and explores the motivations. Smaller runners have the advantage at badwater outside online. Everyone will be out there in the same heat, needing fuel, hydration, cooling and some rest.
Jun 11, 20 running on the sun badwater with ger subs. Race director and promoter of the badwater ultramarathon, chris kostman 14 min. Whitney running the midnight sun 84 kilometers race above the arctic circle running the sahara 4,000 miles over 100 days the tarahumara from mexico, one thousand miles in thirteen days. Valmirs story at badwater is an amazing one to say the least. The remainer of the film chronicles several runners from the front of the pack on back. See more ideas about ultra marathon, death valley and ultra trail running. Water, sun, silhouette, reflection, sunset, beach, summer, running. The film follows athletes as they run 5 miles in the 1999 badwater.
The film follows athletes as they run 5 miles in the 1999 badwater ultramarathon, starting in californias death valley and ending at whitney portal, the trailhead to mount whitney the winner for the 1999 race was eric clifton with a time of 27 hours and 49 minutes, beating the previous year winner. The badwater 5 is a 2000 documentary film directed by mel stuart. There will be lots of ways to follow all the race action at the worlds toughest foot race, so please bookmark these pages, follow our various social media feeds, and spread the word to your family, friends, and running clubs. Nov 18, 2014 after a oneyear hiatus, during which the race was held on an alternate route, the badwater 5 will return to its traditional route in californias death valley national park in 2015, race. The 5 mile course runs over barren desert, taking in three mountain ranges, some extremely tough terrain, and soaring temperatures of up to f. Release dates 3 also known as aka 2 release dates usa 4 august 2000. She has run incredible distances all over the world. The badwater 5 2000 is a running documentary, sport movie starring adam bookspan and angelika castaneda. The badwater 5 vet filmmaker mel stuart delivers a wellpaced trip through one of the most grueling marathons on earth, following indefatigable participants on their 5.
The badwater 5 2000 filmmaker mel stuart chronicles marathon participants on a 5 mile race through death valley and up mount whitney. Overview of running on the sun, 2000, directed by mel stuart, with adam bookspan, angelika castaneda, eric clifton, at turner classic movies. The sun was setting and i knew then there was nothing else it could do to me, all that stood between me and the badwater buckle ive been craving for 4 years was a dark road up to the mountain. What hot temperatures can do to your running and how to cope.
Jared fatterolf of texas recently completed his first badwater 5 in a time of 39. Some of the best sections discuss his attempts at badwater, a 5mile race so hot that participants shoes can melt midrun. The badwater 5 2000 running movies free films ultra marathon death valley national park people running trials and tribulations movie trailers rind good movies directed by mel stuart. The badwater 5 2000 filmmaker mel stuart chronicles marathon participants on a 5mile race through death valley and up mount whitney. As an avid runner and ultrarunner, it was refreshing to see the sport from his eyes. I need info on the badwater 146 running race between badwater and mount whitney. It is a 5 mile 217 km course starting at 279 feet 85 m below sea level in the badwater basin, in californias death valley, and ending at an elevation of 8360 feet 2548 m at whitney portal. Ultra running documentary film exploring courtneys source of will. Jun 10, 20 running badwater has always been a dream of his, but running this badwater has special meaning. Even when it comes to the simple act of running, truth is stranger than fiction. I cant even imagine running for the train and these people are running 5 miles in 50 degree heat, super fucking impressive.
Forty runners compete in the most gruelling race on earth, the badwater. While an ultramarathon is defined as any race with a distance longer than a marathon 26. Jul 04, 2017 hello 2017 styr labs badwater 5 competitors and crew members. Aug 12, 2009 badwater facts 5 miles through death valley, california start. A celebration of the perseverance of the human will beyond the limits of the human body. The start line is at badwater basin, death valley, which marks the lowest elevation in north america at 280 85m below sea level.
Vieler is a twotime badwater 5 finisher in 2011 and 2017. The badwater 5 is the most extreme footrace on earth. By chris kostman, originally published in ultra runing magazine, october 2000. Plans for the badwater ultramarathon typically include long lists of items for the runner.
The badwater 5 2000 cast and crew filmmaker mel stuart chronicles marathon participants on a 5 mile race through death valley and up mount whitney. Badwater ultramarathon to return to death valley in 2015. The race takes 217 kilometers through one of the hottest parts of the world and at the same time from the lowest point in the usa up. All this talk of badwater has gotten me thinking, reflecting. The start line is at badwater basin, death valley, which marks the lowest elevation in north america at 280ft 85m below sea level. It was produced by mel stuart and is available from rhino home video. Jared fetterolf overcoming body shutdown at mile 15 to.
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