BUCKiT® #22-Phil McCarthy: Elite Ultramarathon Runner, Record Holder, Recently completed “Run Across America”

In 2011 a grueling 48-hour race is underway. An Ultra distance runner from New York is determined to beat the current record by running the equivalent of 9 marathons!  He only needs four; 5 to 10 minute breaks over the two days. Lying on the ground for just a moment will give his aching feet a rest and a chance for his overactive brain to shut off. He must be careful not to fall asleep because there is no support crew to wake him up. This is the ultimate test of self-control if he wants to carry on and win! Phil McCarthy’s racing resume is beyond impressive. He is an elite Ultramarathon runner. Since 1997, he has raced in dozens of marathons and ultras, including running 135 miles in the Badwater Ultramarathon in California’s Death Valley - not just once but three times and placed among the top ten. A race described as ‘the world's toughest foot race; a race of near-mythical status in the world of extreme running.” He has won the 24-Hour Race, set a world record, and the list goes on. Phil catches up with this elite Ultramarathon runner in New York City, after he completed the Run Across America.