Man celebrates birthday with 24-hour treadmill run

Bungleau · 02-04-2009, 09:51 AM

Man celebrates birthday with 24-hour treadmill run

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. – A Twin Cities man was looking for a challenge, so he decided to celebrate his 30th birthday by running on a treadmill for 24 hours straight. B.J. Van Beusekom covered about 80 miles before he stopped running at noon Tuesday. He promptly went to the nearest chair and rested his obviously stiff legs.

The 6-foot, 175-pound Van Beusekom took breaks only to use the restroom and change clothes.

He accomplished his feat at Athletic Performance Inc., a training center in Brooklyn Center. To keep him motivated, API provided a dance with a disc jockey, a slumber party and a big screen television.

For the rest of his birthday, Van Beusekom says he just wants a nap and a massage.

Van Beusekom's effort also raised just over $3,000 for the American Lung Association.
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I'm impressed... although I'm wondering about food breaks. I don't think I could go 24 hours like that.

02-04-2009, 09:51 AM	#10
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Re: Odd News... February 09 Man celebrates birthday with 24-hour treadmill run BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. – A Twin Cities man was looking for a challenge, so he decided to celebrate his 30th birthday by running on a treadmill for 24 hours straight. B.J. Van Beusekom covered about 80 miles before he stopped running at noon Tuesday. He promptly went to the nearest chair and rested his obviously stiff legs. The 6-foot, 175-pound Van Beusekom took breaks only to use the restroom and change clothes. He accomplished his feat at Athletic Performance Inc., a training center in Brooklyn Center. To keep him motivated, API provided a dance with a disc jockey, a slumber party and a big screen television. For the rest of his birthday, Van Beusekom says he just wants a nap and a massage. Van Beusekom's effort also raised just over $3,000 for the American Lung Association. ===== I'm impressed... although I'm wondering about food breaks. I don't think I could go 24 hours like that. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.