Scotland Bib Swapping Leads To Disqualification and Likely Ban
The D33 Ultra took place this past weekend in Scotland. Paddy finished in 3rd place in his division. But, not without controversy.
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Big’s Backyard Ultra Is Cruel, And It Is The Perfect Race
In Stephen King's 'The Long Walk', 100 participants must maintain a 15 minute per mile pace for as long as they can. If, at any point they fall below a 15 minute per mile pace, they are warned. If a walker falls...
In Contrast To ‘Everyone Gets a Medal’, The Barkley Marathons Stand Out.
The Barkley Marathons are the brainchild of Gary Cantrell, aka Lazarus Lake. He had the idea for the race after James Earl Ray escaped from the local penitentiary and only made it 8 miles in 55 hours. He thought...
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...
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...
More Disqualifications and Allegations Regarding Ultra Runner Kelly Agnew
In the aftermath of Kelly Agnew's disqualifications from Across The Years and the resulting publicity, there have been statements made by the races and sponsors. Runners have come forward with their experiences through social media. Some were surprised by...
Independent Investigators Confirm: Rob Young Cheated in Run Across The USA: SKINS Terminates their...
Source: Investigation of Cross-US Run Attempt By Rob Young
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On May 14, 2016, Rob Young started...
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...
Former Race Winner Disqualified From Across The Years 24 Hour Race
Kelly Agnew first entered the ultra running scene in 2010. He entered the Labor Pain 12 hour race and completed 31 miles. From there he entered a large # of ultras in 2011 and 2012. Ultrasignup.com credits...
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...
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