Maude Gorman – An Admission, an Apology and an Attempt To Move Forward
It is rare when someone admits to cheating at a race. It is far more common for people to try to bury the accusations by shutting down their social media by deleting negative comments and blocking those that ask...
Robert Young’s “Fastest Crossing Across America” Attempt is Over
There has been quite a bit of controversy regarding Rob Young's attempted fastest crossing across America.That has been covered on letsrun.com in excruciating detail. In the early days of the run, Rob was posting world class mileage when compared...
ANALYSIS OF DAVE READING’S FAILED LEJOG ATTEMPT
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"LEJOG" is the abbreviation for a backwards Jon O'...
New Report Analyzes Kilian Jornet’s Everest Claims
Kilian Jornet is a renowned adventurer. He was selected as a National Geographic Adventurer of The Year twice, and has won The Hardrock 100 in 2014, 2015 and 2017. In addition to ultra running and mountaineering, Jornet is a...
Sean “Run Bum” Blanton Under Fire for Altering Results and for Alleged Inappropriate Behavior
Sean "Run Bum" Blanton is the owner and Race Director of Run Bum Tours. The Run Bum website lists eleven events, including The Georgia Death Race (GDR). On Friday, May 1, Ashley Heclo noticed that her 2016...
Bib Stealing and Course Cutting at The Barkley Marathons?
Readers of Marathon Investigation are familiar with "Patty Pan" and Bre Tiesi-Manziel. In an almost unbelievable coincidence, these worlds collided at Frozen Head State Park in Wartburg Tennessee
A Questionable Policy
Analysis of Alyx Ulbrich’s Decaman USA Data Strengthens Case For Disqualication
"IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, CHECK MY STRAVA."
Alyx Ulbrich was disqualified from The Decaman USA race after she was observed skipping a lap. Alyx conceded that she must have missed the lap, but claims it was an accident.
I did check...
Analysis of Dallas Marathon and 50k Uncovers Serial Course Cutter
The BMW Dallas Marathon and 50K races were held on December 15th.
Last year the 50k course was modified due to flooding concerns, and there were initially 5 runners in the top 15 that...
Viral Beauty Pageant Winner Loses Ultra Crown After Disqualification
Maude Gorman was competing at The Miss Massachusetts Pageant. During the pageant, there was a comedy skit that included a joke that referenced #MeToo. Maude, a victim's rights advocate was offended and took a standby giving up her crown....
Ultra Cheat Kelly Agnew’s Dubious Resume’ Grows
Last January, Marathon Investigation broke the news that Kelly Agnew was disqualified from The Across The Years 24 hour race. Agnew would complete a lap, go to a nearby port-a-potty, emerge about 7 minutes later and cross...
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