On June 3rd, people all over America celebrated Global Running Day! This celebration first began in June of 2016, where more than 2.5 million people from over 177 countries pledged to run more than 9.2 billion miles. Learn how you can join a virtual race to celebrate Global Running Day by checking your favorite book on running at your library.
In Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner, Dean Karnazes reveals the mind-boggling adventures of his nonstop treks through the hell of Death Valley, the incomprehensible frigidity of the South Pole, and the breathtaking beauty of the mountains and canyons of the Sierra Nevada—check it out on RBdigital. https://uncleremusga.rbdigital.com/book/9781449897123
Here are a few fun facts about running!
-The World Record for running a half marathon backwards is 1 hour 40 minutes
- Oprah Winfrey ran a marathon in 1994, which she completed in 4 hours 29 minutes!
-You can run a marathon in the desert, at the North Pole, or even around Mount Everest!
-Running burns about %50 more calories than walking.
-Running makes you happier!
If running is something you would like to try, check our shelves today for books and resources that can help you get started!
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