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Podcast: Ultrarunning History
Episode: 120: Ultrarunning Stranger Things - Part 10: Richard Lacouse - Scoundrel
Description: By Davy Crockett
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The strange story of ultrarunner Richard Lacouse has never been told before. Piecing together his unusual life story was an adventure in itself. He was once a famous, elite, ultrarunner/pedestrian from Boston during the late 19th century, one of the most prolific six-day pedestrians during the early years of the sport.
As with other runners of his time who amassed a fortune in winnings, he chose to use that money for nefarious purposes, rather than for good. His life turned from a race around a track for six days, to...