New Barefoot Running Record Set by Vermont Man

By Gina Carey

August 22, 2017

A Vermont runner set out to smash a world record before the birth of his first child—and he did so with flying colors.

According to NBC 5, Teage O'Connor took the title of fastest runner sans footwear in the 100K category by completing the 62 miles on a University of Vermont track, barefoot, in seven hours and 13 minutes.

Prior to the race, he invited fellow runners to join him on a barefoot running forum, writing: “If anyone is around and wants to join me for any of it, I'd love the company.” He was pleasantly surprised by the turnout.

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