See What It’s Like to Run a Half Marathon…in a Hot Air Balloon
- Posted on May 19, 2012 at 11:19am by
Liz Klimas
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Talk about altitude training. An Australian runner recently completed a half marathon in a hot air balloon.
The Daily Telegraph reports Rob Ginnivan completed the 13.1 mile run while high in the sky on a treadmill that was powered by a generator. Check out his run:
In the video, Ginnivan says that he didn‘t account for the fact that the weight in the balloon’s basket would cause him to tip back a bit, meaning he was essentially running uphill the whole time. Not only that, but the basket also swayed from left to right. Even with these hardships though, Ginnivan points out it is a “fantastic” view.
Why did he do it? It wasn’t for altitude training but to raise funds for charity. Ginnivan hopes to raise $100,000 for the Heart Foundation not only running in the air, according to the Telegraph, but also on land and at sea.
[H/T Gizmodo]
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80mesh
Posted on May 20, 2012 at 6:53amthe future of our airline industry when oh blame oh gets through with it
Report Post »Mr.Fitnah
Posted on May 19, 2012 at 10:12pmI dont care for this type of grandstanding. My money will go to the human society,
Report Post »People Meh.Ive met them And dont care much for them.
Mark0331
Posted on May 19, 2012 at 12:45pmGood for this guy…his heart is in the right place.
Report Post »salvawhoray
Posted on May 19, 2012 at 11:37ampointless!
Report Post »Texas Hills Patriot
Posted on May 19, 2012 at 12:15pmNot pointless to the people who may be helped if he does raise money for the Heart Foundation.
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