In an awe-inspiring display of human endurance, ultra-marathon runner Vishak Krishnaswamy has cemented his place in history by reportedly becoming the first person to complete a monumental non-stop run of 10,000 kilometers in just 119 consecutive days, averaging an astounding 84 kilometers per day.
The remarkable feat, which has been submitted to the Guinness World Records for official ratification, involved Krishnaswamy consistently covering a distance greater than two full marathons every single day for nearly four months.
Krishnaswamy, who hails from Dombivli, Maharashtra, is already a two-time Guinness World Record holder, including the record for the most consecutive days to run a marathon distance (62 days). His latest challenge, averaging an 84 km run daily, was inspired by the legendary endurance runner Terry Fox and was a test of both physical and mental fortitude.
“This challenge is more than just running an unimaginable distance. It’s about experiencing the feeling of being alive,” Krishnaswamy has previously stated about the rigorous regimen. He reportedly divided the immense daily distance into three stages: 22 km, 40 km, and 22 km, utilizing GPS tracking devices to ensure the accuracy of his record attempt.
While official confirmation from Guinness World Records is pending, Krishnaswamy’s accomplishment—running the equivalent of a quarter of the Earth’s circumference non-stop—stands as a new benchmark in ultra-endurance running and an immense source of inspiration for athletes worldwide.
