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Podcast: Ultrarunning History
Episode: 115: Ultrarunning Stranger Things – Part 5: Steve Brodie - New York Newsboy
Description: By Davy Crockett
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Steve Brodie
The 19th century ultrarunner was a different breed of athlete compared to those today who participate in the sport. A large number of those early runners were not necessarily the most outstanding citizens. For the vast majority, the motivation for participating was not to see what they could personally accomplish running long distances. They were primarily motivated by greed and gaining fame. It should not be too surprising that many were involved in wild free-spending lifestyles, scandals, illegal activities, and run-ins with the law.
A pattern emerged for many...