From Chapter 3, "Persistence, Press on!" in Ingredients of Outliers An Unlikely Hero Chances are you’ve never heard the amazing story of a man named Cliff Young, but he’s a legend half a world away—in Australia, the Land Down Under. The legend began in 1983, as the inaugural foot race from Sydney to Melbourne was about to get underway. It was an ambitious undertaking, covering a distance of 875 kilometers, or more than 540 miles. That’s the equivalent of running nearly 21 complete marathons—in a row! To put it in perspective, that would be similar to running from New York City to … [Read more...]
Lace Up and Lets Go : Top Charity Fun Runs
Running for Charity Charity Runs have had a powerful effect on non-profit fundraising efforts for a myriad of organizations nationwide. Not only do the fun and competitive runs have health benefits, but they can be a uniting force socially, while generating cash for great causes! Thinking of taking part in one yourself? Here are four unique national charity opportunities to get you started. What are you waiting for? Being an outlier means pushing past what you thought you were capable of. If this includes a fitness goal to overcome these may just be the way to get your feet wet (or … [Read more...]