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Don't be fooled by appearances. With his bushy beard and long hair, Mike
Wardian could be mistaken for a trendy urban hipster. Not a bit of it.
At 42, this American hailing from Virginia is a running addict: "40 to 50
races a year, sometimes two a weekend," he confesses. From5 to 100miles
(or 160 kilometers), "it's a fantastic challenge and has radically changed
me not only as a person but also as an athlete."
He has solid references (2:17 hours in the marathon) and has demolished
the boundaries between disciplines: "I enjoy trails just as much as roads.
But in each competition, the aim is the same: to push my body and mind
to the absolute limits."
But beyond the records and other quantifiable considerations, Wardian's
life is marked by unforgettable memories. At random, he mentions
"admiring the stars one night at the Marathon des Sables, spending
30 hours during the Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc with a total stranger,
climbing on the 100 km World Championships podium with the United
States bib on my back..."
At 42 years of age, this Julbo athlete runs competitions
over the whole planet, banking more than 50
competitions a year. His motto: "keep pushing the
limits". Portrait.
À 42 ans, l’athlète Julbo parcourt la planète course
à pied et engrange plus de cinquante épreuves
par année. Son leitmotiv : "Repousser les limites".
Portrait.
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