2006-12-12 23:58:52 · 9 answers · asked by shoppers delight 2 in Sports ➔ Running
George W. Bush, two terms. (Nothing could last as long).
2006-12-13 00:03:16 · answer #1 · answered by Joe 6 · 6⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure about the longest ever, who knows? But What a comparison that is to a group of men who can claim - though they never do - to be the greatest, toughest, most committed athletes in the world. They run for no other reward than spiritual enlightenment, hoping to help themselves along the path of Buddha towards a personal awakening. They are the so-called 'marathon monks' of Mount Hiei, Japan.
The monks, known as Kaihigyo, are spiritual athletes from the Tendai Sect of Buddhism, based at Mount Hiei, which overlooks the ancient capital city of Kyoto.
The ultimate achievement is the completion of the 1,000-day challenge, which must surely be the most demanding physical and mental challenge in the world. Forget ultra-marathons and so-called iron-man events, this endurance challenge surpasses all others.
Only 46 men have completed the 1,000-day challenge since 1885. It takes seven years to complete, as the monks must undergo other Buddhist training in meditation and calligraphy, and perform general duties within the temple.
The first 300 days are basic training, during which the monks run 40km per day for 100 consecutive days. In the fourth and fifth years they run 40km each day for 200 consecutive days. That's more or less a full marathon every day for more than six months.
2006-12-14 00:36:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There isn't and answer for that. There are so many reasons why. Someone unfamous could have run for a long time and no-one knew. Back in the day someone could have ran like 2000 miles. We really don't know. Even just a light jog could be something. It's not really known what is the longest distance that a human has ran. Sorry,
2006-12-13 16:21:12 · answer #3 · answered by SaveEggsCrackSmiles 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Over the summer 2 people ran across the United States to Raise money for charity , One Ran from Oregon 3,200 Miles
2006-12-13 13:51:44 · answer #4 · answered by spazdogrunner 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the area. I'm sure there is a record for who's run across the United States in 'x' amount time in 'x' amount days. Or, who has run specific routes (trails, etc.) in various areas.
2006-12-17 00:29:43 · answer #5 · answered by sanddune 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
greek history states a runner ran 200 miles in two days and then went back same way
2006-12-13 08:07:32 · answer #6 · answered by paki 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its around 262 miles nonstop. Forget who it was thoguh
2006-12-13 20:37:04 · answer #7 · answered by Michael F 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
3782 greek man who ran to africa in 1914
2006-12-13 21:18:17 · answer #8 · answered by Charger Fan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
WE WILL NEVER NOW.....SOMEBODY MIGHT HAVE DONE IT 3000 YEARS AGO AND HOW WOULD WE KNOW THAT???
2006-12-13 08:03:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋