Runner breaks national record with 436km over 65 hours
Adelaide's Yuko Sato set a new national record for backyard ultramarathon at a recent race in Queensland, running hundreds of kilometres in a 65-hour period.
Yuko Sato, a runner from Adelaide, has set a new national record by completing a backyard ultramarathon of 436 kilometres over a period of 65 hours in Queensland, Australia. The race, named after the Hollywood actor Clint Eastwood, involves running a course of 6.71 kilometres in one hour, with any remaining time used for rest before starting again.
Sato, who regards running as both competitive and collaborative, found herself hallucinating during the race, seeing plastic models hanging over the trees. The next day, she experienced swelling in her foot and is unable to fit into any shoes for the next three to five days, potentially making it difficult for her to run again soon.
Sato, who moved to Adelaide from Japan in 2009 for study, discovered her passion for running after a break-up in 2019. She credits running for helping her live life to the fullest and highlights the importance of both competition and collaboration in the sport.
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