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. Whitney, ca, the badwater 5 is the most demanding and extreme running race offered anywhere on the planet. The badwater 5 2000 is a running documentary, sport movie starring adam bookspan and angelika castaneda. 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. Even before they reached the starting line i was moved by the movie. Sunprecautions 2002 video news release for badwater ultramarathon 6 min. Jared fatterolf of texas recently completed his first badwater 5 in a time of 39. All this talk of badwater has gotten me thinking, reflecting.
As an avid runner and ultrarunner, it was refreshing to see the sport from his eyes. 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. Badwater, ca three day weather forecast accuweather. Badwater ultramarathon veteran christopher bergland has created a. Jul 04, 2017 hello 2017 styr labs badwater 5 competitors and crew members. She has run incredible distances all over the world. The film documents the trials and tribulations of these athletes as they run 5 miles through death valley in july and explores the motivations. 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. Amazing complete story of the badwater first time experience through the eyes of akos konya, gary roberts, anissa roberts, karsten solheim. A supportive trail shoe with support and breathable. Are those badwater 5 entrants with no holy grail of ultra running yet in their. 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. Valmirs story at badwater is an amazing one to say the least.
This legendary, epic, 5 mile running race travels nonstop in the heat of. With the added perils of flash floods and wind storms along the way, it is a miracle that anyone is capable of finishing the gruelling course. Me running with valmir at approximately mile or 14. Aug 12, 2009 badwater facts 5 miles through death valley, california start. 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. One runner tied a car tire around his waist and ran up hills.
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. In 2002, mel stuart, who directed the original willy wonka and the chocolate factory, directed a documentary about the badwater 5 called, running on the sun. Overview of running on the sun, 2000, directed by mel stuart, with adam bookspan, angelika castaneda, eric clifton, at turner classic movies. The 5 mile course runs over barren desert, taking in three mountain ranges, some extremely tough. The badwater 5 is the most extreme footrace on earth. I still didnt bother with a head torch but the light was so poor i did use a hand torch occasionally. A celebration of the perseverance of the human will beyond the limits of the human body. 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. 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. Ultra running documentary film exploring courtneys source of will. May 19, 2009 this is the trailer for running on the sun, the acclaimed featurelength documentary about the 1999 badwater ultramarathon. The 5 mile course runs over barren desert, taking in three mountain ranges, some extremely tough terrain, and soaring temperatures of up to f.
Badwater ultramarathon is the worlds toughest foot race. 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. The badwater 5 is a 2000 documentary film directed by mel stuart. The badwater ultramarathon describes itself as the worlds toughest foot race. 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. This was his first time running the badwater ultra marathon and to compete in such extreme heat. Forty runners compete in the most grueling race on earth, the badwater. Plans for the badwater ultramarathon typically include long lists of items for the runner.
If you would like to participate, please visit the project page and join the discussion. The start line is at badwater basin, death valley, which marks the lowest elevation in north america at 280ft 85m below sea level. The film follows athletes as they run 5 miles in the 1999 badwater. 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. Everyone will be out there in the same heat, needing fuel, hydration, cooling and some rest. Established in 1978, hitec sports usa pioneered the original lightweight hiking boot. He knew he was physically able to run the 5 miles in under 24 hours if he could keep from getting nauseated. May 05, 2004 running the grueling badwater 146 question. The film documents the trials and tribulations of these athletes as they run 5 miles. See more ideas about ultra marathon, death valley and ultra trail running. 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.
A film by mel stuart running on the sun is a documentary dealing with the badwater 5 ultramarathon. Johnson is an editor at the new york times who completed the 1999 badwater ultramarathon and was featured in running on the sun. 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. Jun 11, 20 running on the sun badwater with ger subs. Vieler is a twotime badwater 5 finisher in 2011 and 2017. In running on the sun, stuart followed a number of runners as they trained for and finally competed in the race. The new badwater shoe is extremely lightweight offering an air mesh upper with pu overlays.
Whitney on july 2729 in the annual sun precautions badwater. By chris kostman, originally published in ultra runing magazine, october 2000. Death valley, ca sixtynine runners from a dozen countries ran 5 miles nonstop from death valley to mt. The badwater 5 2000 filmmaker mel stuart chronicles marathon participants on a 5mile race through death valley and up mount whitney. Even when it comes to the simple act of running, truth is stranger than fiction. Water, sun, silhouette, reflection, sunset, beach, summer, running. Smaller runners have the advantage at badwater outside online. 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. I know you guys wrote it up something like three or four years ago in. Release dates 3 also known as aka 2 release dates usa 4 august 2000.
The 37th anniversary edition, featured here, took place july 2123, 2014. Badwater ultramarathon to return to death valley in 2015. Running on the sun trailer this is the trailer for running on the sun, the acclaimed featurelength documentary about the 1999 badwater ultramarathon. What people may overlook is that the crew needs to be outfitted, too. 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. It takes place annually in midjuly, when the weather conditions are most extreme and. Race director and promoter of the badwater ultramarathon, chris kostman 14 min. Forty runners compete in the most gruelling race on earth, the badwater. Ten of the best running documentaries life and style the guardian. I need info on the badwater 146 running race between badwater and mount whitney. Some of the best sections discuss his attempts at badwater, a 5mile race so hot that participants shoes can melt midrun. 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.
Ten of the best running documentaries life and style. 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. 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. Running on the sun the road to hell is 5 miles long. I cant even imagine running for the train and these people are running 5 miles in 50 degree heat, super fucking impressive.
This is running on the sun by alex michiels on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. 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. 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. Download a list of 169 titles created 25 jun 2012 run, watch and run a list of 103 titles.
These are very hard to remove after baking in the hot sun. Jun 10, 20 running badwater has always been a dream of his, but running this badwater has special meaning. The badwater 5 2000 filmmaker mel stuart chronicles marathon participants on a 5 mile race through death valley and up mount whitney. What hot temperatures can do to your running and how to cope. Whitney, california, the badwater 5 is the most demanding and extreme running race offered anywhere on the planet. Jared fetterolf overcoming body shutdown at mile 15 to. To download the july 2019 issue of badwater magazine, click here.
This article is within the scope of wikiproject athletics, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of the sport of athletics on wikipedia. The start line is at badwater basin, death valley, which marks the lowest elevation in north america at 280 85m below sea level. Theres so much i can tell you about badwater, about crewing badwater, about the race. Running on the sun 2000 documentary on free online video. Covering 5 miles 217km nonstop over the most epic terrain imaginable and finishing at the end of the road on mt. It was produced by mel stuart and is available from rhino home video. 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.
Ihad first learned of him in the documentary on the badwater 5, running on the sun. 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 from death valley to mt. The remainer of the film chronicles several runners from the front of the pack on back.
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