For several months reports were circulating among running enthusiasts that professional marathoner Desiree “Des” Linden would be attempting her first ultra-marathon. She had her sights on the 50-kilometer race, just over 31 miles, with the aim of beating the women’s world record, 3:07.20.
On Tuesday, April 13, under near-perfect conditions, Linden crushed the world record, coming in at 2:54.59 – under the three-hour mark.
Due to Covid, the run was kept quiet, with pre-race reports of an…
