Human Race

The last time someone broke the record for the fastest crossing of America on foot was 1980. Frank Giannino Jr. traveled from San Francisco to the Brooklyn Bridge on foot in 46 days, 8 hours, and 36 minutes. His journey was marked by an almost military-like routine—a routine that has yet to be replicated. Three people have attempted to break Giannino’s record this year. Human Race goes out on the road with one of them. In the process, we find out what happens to your body when you run more than 50 miles every day, and what it is about this 36 year-old record makes it so tough to beat. Further Reading: Ultrarunning Newcomer Will Run Across America Trying to Break 35-Year-Old Record by Kit Fox Renowned Ultrarunner Attempting Trans-America Record by Kit Fox Episode Credits:  Host: Rachel Swaby Producer: Rachel Swaby Editor: Audrey Quinn Production help: Mervyn Degaños Theme Music: Danny Cocke Human Race editor-in-chief: David Willey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices