In 1983, a 61-year-old Australian farmer named Cliff Young entered the world’s toughest ultramarathon—a 544-mile race from Sydney to Melbourne. While other runners wore advanced gear, Cliff showed up in overalls and work boots. Instead of sprinting and resting, he used his steady “shuffle,” a pace he had perfected while chasing sheep for days on his farm. Unlike his competitors, Cliff didn’t stop to sleep—he just kept moving. After more than five grueling days, he stunned the world by crossing t
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At 61 years old Australian farmer Cliff Young won a 544 mile ultramarathon wearing work boots and overalls, having left behind his dentures because he said they rattled when he ran. Young, a sheep farmer, began the 1983 Westfield Sydney to Melbourne Ultramarathon at a slow, steady pace that saw him quickly fall behind the other competitors. However at night, when the other runners stopped to sleep, Cliff kept going. Prior to the race, he had commented that he could go a long time without rest be
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Sixty-one year old Australian farmer Cliff Young won a 544-mile ultramarathon wearing work boots using a secret running technique he designed called the Young Shuffle. He even broke the all time record for a run between Sydney and Melbourne using it. Young conserved energy by moving his feet in a smooth little shuffle instead of taking long strides. The technique reduced his energy expenditure significantly, allowing him to run far longer than competitors. Additionally, the Young Shuffle also al
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