Cliff Young Won An Ultramarathon By Running Like An “Old Turtle”

Forty years ago today, the first ever Sydney to Melbourne Ultra Marathon began. Five days later, the first guy to cross the finish line was a 61 year old farmer with arthritis in both legs. Here's how self-described "old turtle" Cliff Young pulled off such an unexpected win. Plus: tomorrow in Wilmington, Delaware, it’s day one of the Wilmington Coffee Fest. When age and modesty won the race (Sydney Morning Herald) The 61-Year-Old Shepherd Who Shuffled His Way to an Unlikely Ultra Win (Adventure Journal via Archive.org)  Wilmington Coffee Fest Our Patreon backers get us to the finish line every time, join them with your support today!