Space Marathon (in space)
Space marathons are run by astronauts while in space. Space marathons are run on a treadmill in the International Space Station (ISS), using a harness to counteract the effects of weightlessness.[1][2] Athletes in space must choose how much of an impact they want in each step and can adjust straps on their harness to keep them in place on their treadmill. The treadmill is designed to minimise impact on to the space station’s structure.[2] The exercise area needs good ventilation to prevent an accumulation of carbon dioxide around the runner.[2]
Space marathon runners[edit]
The first space marathon was completed by Sunita Williams in 2007 in conjunction with the Boston Marathon.[3][4][5] The first man to complete a space marathon was Tim Peake in 2016 alongside the London Marathon.[6][7]
Peake ran the 42 km (26.2 mi) distance in about three hours, 35 minutes. Williams completed the race in about four hours, 24 minutes.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Tariq Malik (2007-04-16). "NASA Astronaut Completes Boston Marathon in Space". Space.com. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
- ^ a b c Marsh, Sarah (2016-04-22). "How to run a marathon in space". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
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{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ JSC, Jerry Wright. "NASA - Race From Space Coincides with Race on Earth". www.nasa.gov. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
- ^ "Astronaut runs marathon in space". NBC News. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
- ^ Grush, Loren (2016-04-25). "An astronaut ran a marathon in space, because going to space wasn't hard enough". The Verge. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
- ^ "Tim Peake 'runs' London Marathon from space". BBC News. 2016-04-23. Retrieved 2023-04-28.