Essex man running ultramarathon for mum who had lymphoedema

A Race of Extremes

Hiking or running through triple-digit temperatures isn’t just difficult, it’s a life-threatening activity. An 80-year-old runner from Florida named Bob Becker just became the oldest person to complete what’s billed as the “world’s toughest foot race.” The Badwater ultramarathon is a 135-mile run through DEATH VALLEY.  You’ve got 48 hours to do it, and he finished with three hours to spare. Runners must overcome temperatures above 120 degrees, a…

Essex man running ultramarathon for mum who had lymphoedema

A MAN is running an ultramarathon in memory of his mother who died from lymphoedema.