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Covering 135 miles (217km) non-stop from Death Valley* to Mt. Whitney, CA, the Badwater® 135 is the most demanding and extreme running race offered anywhere on the planet, as well as the 135-Mile World Championship. The start line is at Badwater Basin, Death Valley, which marks the lowest elevation in North America at 280’ (85m) below sea level.
- Heat Acclimation Strategies
- Hallucinations
- Too Much Aid Can Be A Bad Thing
- Badwater Will Be Back
Out of all the unique aspects in preparing for the Badwater 135, acclimating to the heat naturally gets the most attention. With temperatures that can be in excess of 120 degrees, runners rightfully approach this element of preparation with upmost importance. I first attended the Badwater 135 in 2006. When I arrived in Death Valley, I curiously too...
Ultrarunning has been known to produce good hallucinations. Sleep deprivation combined with physical exhaustion, bonking, and blurred vision is a ripe recipe for the mind to conjure up memories of distant past and teleport them into a fuzzy present. And Badwater hallucinations are the best, by far. While your trail ultrarunning compatriots will bra...
One of the differentiating features of the Badwater 135 compared to other ultramarathons is that you have copious access to your crew and supplies. Food, water, pacers, your medical kit and the all-important performance enhancing ice, are never more than several minutes away. And, this level of assistance can be intensive. I once paced an athlete f...
Like many of the races that couldn’t happen this year, Badwater will ultimately be back. I look forward to returning in some capacity, as an athlete, coach or crew. I simultaneously learn and get a chuckle out of many of the strategies athletes use to prepare for the event. I love hearing stories of how many layers of clothing athletes put on for a...
Mar 5, 2017 · The way to run the Badwater 135 miles is a different story. Endurance runs require knowing the course and environment. Death Valley was once a great glorious lake, but is now a desert valley, the lowest point being 279 feet below sea level. 134 degrees has been recorded at Furnace Creek. The valley is surrounded by high mountain ranges.
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Sep 27, 2021 · By Harvey Lewis. Death Valley recorded the hottest average temperature over 24 hours with an average temperature of 118.1 degrees Fahrenheit Sunday, July 11th 2021 at Stovepipe Wells. The low was 107.7 before sunrise and there was a high of 128.6 in the late afternoon. Two days earlier it topped 130 degrees.
Aug 16, 2021 · Written by. Whitney Heins. Run / Race Profile. Last Updated: November 17, 2022 6:48 am. The Badwater 135 ultramarathon is known as one of, if not THE, most challenging ultras on the face of the planet. It combines distance with grueling terrain and elevation with staggering heat.
Jul 9, 2021 · The 'World’s Toughest Foot Race', or Badwater 135, takes place in mid-July during the hottest temperatures and most extreme weather conditions. Training for this event is different from other ultras, as runners' top concerns are dehydration, heatstroke, hyponatremia, and a variety of foot issues.
Jul 10, 2019 · On July 15, roughly 100 competitors from 30 states and nearly two dozen countries will depart from Badwater Basin for the Badwater 135, a grueling race where endurance athletes battle...
