If you haven’t tackled any of the Badger Palooza ultra events, you should. You have many options: 24hr, 12hr, 6hr or relays offered in all of these events. Power walking ultra events at any age, but especially for aging runners like myself, is key. I feel more energetic, efficient, and a lot less tired power walking. No doubt, my body, now approaching age 67, no longer moves fast.  But I broke my own record at Badger Palooza. I shaved off 22:18 seconds.

My 2025 Sri Chinmoy 12hr ultra in Rockland Lake State Park, NY race report.

My 41st ultra, the 2024 BadgerPalooza 12-hr Ultra.

Ultrarunner Pamela Chapman Markle sets USA and World Records during the pandemic.