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| '''Dane Rauschenberg''' (pronounced RAU-shen-berg), born ], ] is |
'''Dane Rauschenberg''' (pronounced RAU-shen-berg), born ], ] is an amateur athlete who, in 2006, ran a certified ] every weekend and raised money to benefit the ] chapter of ] Internationale as part of an effort he called "]". Rauschenberg has: | ||
| * Won the '''Drake Well Marathon''' (], ]) - a race he organized that involved twenty participants running around a track 105.5 times in ].<ref> </ref>. | * Won the '''Drake Well Marathon''' (], ]) - a race he organized that involved twenty participants running around a track 105.5 times in ].<ref> </ref>. | ||
| * Won the '''PT Cruiser Challenge''' (February 5-6, 2005) - an event consisting of a 15k, 5k, and marathon within 24 hours in ].<ref></ref> | * Won the '''PT Cruiser Challenge''' (February 5-6, 2005) - an event consisting of a 15k, 5k, and marathon within 24 hours in ].<ref></ref> | ||
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* Ran 84 miles at the '''Presque Isle Personal Endurance Classic''' (], ]) - a 12 hour race in ]. <ref></ref>. While the event is advertised as non-competitive, this mileage ran by Rauschenberg is undeniably high . | ||
| * Ran 52 consecutive weekly marathons in 2006 with an average time of 3:21. </ref> | |||
| * Ran the fastest average time on record for 52 consecutive weekly marathons. Of course, there is no record of this statistic. Superstar Chuck Engle ran 51 marathons in the same time period and did so significantly faster, so much faster than Dane wouldn't have been able to see him. Dane's "record" is therefore self-proclaimed and dubious and the linguistic equivalent of pooping. By defining the parameters of the "record" narrowly, Dane is able to maintain that it is in fact a "record." The distinction Dane clings to is that his marathons occurred in consecutive weekends. The value of this distinction is hard to recognize, even for a tool like Dane. It would be like running the Boston Marathon in 3:10:00, a full hour behind the winner, but proclaiming that you ran the fastest marathon on record of anyone who ran the 2007 Boston Marathon while stopping at every aid station, except the second one, with his tiny pecker hanging out for at least 1.5 miles. Of course, this can't be proven. But more importantly, it is very hard to disprove. The proof problem, however, overshadows the real problem, that the distinctions drawn are not meaningful. The number of marathons, the timeframe of the marathons, and the finishing times are the relevant criteria. By this matrix, Chuck was fastest, as well as hung like a friggin' horse. The introduction of irrelevant details, in this case consecutiveness, does not warrant a separate record any more than stopping (or not stopping) at aid stations would. This is likely why no one other than Dane keeps track of this record other than me, Superstar Chuck Engle. <ref> </ref> | |||
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| Rauschenberg ran his first marathon in 4:12:07<ref> </ref> at the '''Harrisburg Marathon'''. Two years later, Rauschenberg ran the Erie Marathon, in 3:29:04<ref> </ref> and finished 52nd overall, a number which foreshadowed future events. A little over a month later, Rauschenberg ran the '''Presque Isle Personal Endurance Classic''', an event where participants ran a 1.0 mile loop in Presqle Isle State Park, in ] for 12 hours. While the event is advertised as non-competitive, the runner who covers the most miles in the twelve hour period is ostensibly "the winner". Rauschenberg used the run to raise money for the ]. Rauschenberg would go on to run a course record 84 miles.<ref></ref> <br> | Rauschenberg ran his first marathon in 4:12:07<ref> </ref> at the '''Harrisburg Marathon'''. Two years later, Rauschenberg ran the Erie Marathon, in 3:29:04<ref> </ref> and finished 52nd overall, a number which foreshadowed future events. A little over a month later, Rauschenberg ran the '''Presque Isle Personal Endurance Classic''', an event where participants ran a 1.0 mile loop in Presqle Isle State Park, in ] for 12 hours. While the event is advertised as non-competitive, the runner who covers the most miles in the twelve hour period is ostensibly "the winner". Rauschenberg used the run to raise money for the ]. Rauschenberg would go on to run a course record 84 miles.<ref></ref> <br> | ||
| Rauschenberg next ran the 2004 ]. Three weeks after Marine Corps, Rauschenberg ran another marathon. Less than two months later, Rauschenberg ran in the Phoenix Rock N' Roll Marathon.<ref> </ref><br> |
Rauschenberg next ran the 2004 ]. Three weeks after Marine Corps, Rauschenberg ran another marathon in Marlyand dropping his personal best 10 minutes. Less than two months later, Rauschenberg ran in the Phoenix Rock N' Roll Marathon.<ref> </ref><br>. His 3:09 finishing time at the Phoenix Rock N' Roll Marathon was another ten minute drop, and good enough to qualify him for the Boston Marathon, but was still pedestrian in the terms of "elite" marathoners. | ||
| Weeks later Rauschenberg won the PT Cruiser Challenge -- a weekend event consisting of a 15K (1:00:54), 5K (18:59), and marathon (3:10:31). Rauschenberg prepared for Fiddy2 by running 5 marathons in a little over two months. As a final test, Rauschenberg ran the '''JFK 50 Mile Race''' finishing in 8:32:57.<ref></ref> | Weeks later, however, Rauschenberg won the PT Cruiser Challenge -- a weekend event consisting of a 15K (1:00:54), 5K (18:59), and marathon (3:10:31) all ran in a 24 hour period. This victory propelled Rauschenberg to attempt to run 52 marathons in 52 consecutive weekends. Rauschenberg then prepared for Fiddy2 by running 5 marathons in a little over two months. As a final test, Rauschenberg ran the '''JFK 50 Mile Race''' finishing in 8:32:57.<ref></ref> | ||
| Dane failed to complete the Old Dominion 100 Mile Cross Country Run in July, 2006, |
Dane failed to complete the Old Dominion 100 Mile Cross Country Run in July, 2006, removing himself at mile 86 in second place. | ||
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Revision as of 20:21, 4 October 2007
Dane Rauschenberg (pronounced RAU-shen-berg), born May 31, 1976 is an amateur athlete who, in 2006, ran a certified marathon every weekend and raised money to benefit the Mobile, Alabama chapter of L'Arche Internationale as part of an effort he called "Fiddy2". Rauschenberg has:
- Won the Drake Well Marathon (December 23, 2006) - a race he organized that involved twenty participants running around a track 105.5 times in Titusville, Pennsylvania..
- Won the PT Cruiser Challenge (February 5-6, 2005) - an event consisting of a 15k, 5k, and marathon within 24 hours in Tampa, Florida.
- Ran 84 miles at the Presque Isle Personal Endurance Classic (October 18, 2003) - a 12 hour race in Erie, Pennsylvania. . While the event is advertised as non-competitive, this mileage ran by Rauschenberg is undeniably high .
- Ran 52 consecutive weekly marathons in 2006 with an average time of 3:21. </ref>
Rauschenberg ran his first marathon in 4:12:07 at the Harrisburg Marathon. Two years later, Rauschenberg ran the Erie Marathon, in 3:29:04 and finished 52nd overall, a number which foreshadowed future events. A little over a month later, Rauschenberg ran the Presque Isle Personal Endurance Classic, an event where participants ran a 1.0 mile loop in Presqle Isle State Park, in Erie, Pennsylvania for 12 hours. While the event is advertised as non-competitive, the runner who covers the most miles in the twelve hour period is ostensibly "the winner". Rauschenberg used the run to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Rauschenberg would go on to run a course record 84 miles.
Rauschenberg next ran the 2004 Marine Corps Marathon. Three weeks after Marine Corps, Rauschenberg ran another marathon in Marlyand dropping his personal best 10 minutes. Less than two months later, Rauschenberg ran in the Phoenix Rock N' Roll Marathon.
. His 3:09 finishing time at the Phoenix Rock N' Roll Marathon was another ten minute drop, and good enough to qualify him for the Boston Marathon, but was still pedestrian in the terms of "elite" marathoners.
Weeks later, however, Rauschenberg won the PT Cruiser Challenge -- a weekend event consisting of a 15K (1:00:54), 5K (18:59), and marathon (3:10:31) all ran in a 24 hour period. This victory propelled Rauschenberg to attempt to run 52 marathons in 52 consecutive weekends. Rauschenberg then prepared for Fiddy2 by running 5 marathons in a little over two months. As a final test, Rauschenberg ran the JFK 50 Mile Race finishing in 8:32:57.
Dane failed to complete the Old Dominion 100 Mile Cross Country Run in July, 2006, removing himself at mile 86 in second place.
Fiddy2
Fiddy2 raised over $43,000 for the ] chapter of L'Arche Internationale. Rauschenberg continues to raise money through his website Fiddy2.
Awards & Recognition
- Metro Sports DC selected Dane as its Athlete of the Month for its July 2007 issue.
- Selected co-Male Runner of the Year by the Washington Running Club in 2006.
References
- Drake Well Marathon, 2006 results
- PT Cruiser Challenge, 2005 Results
- Personal Endurance Classic, 2003 results
- 2001 Harrisburg Marathon Results
- 2003 Erie Marathon Results
- 2003 Results
- 2005 Phoenix Rock 'N Roll Marathon Results
- 2005 JFK 50 Mile Results
External links
- Dane's personal site
- Sports Illustrated Article on Dane Rauschenberg, September 2006
- NPR's Day to Day Interview about Fiddy2
- Park City TV interview about Fiddy2
- BBC Interview with Dane Rauschenberg about Fiddy2
- Little Rock Marathon Tribute to Rock Star Dane
- San Francisco Marathon Bio of Dane
- Dane makes Marathonguide's top Marathoners of the year
- Interview with Dane after completing first sub-3 hour marathon during Fiddy2
- Slam! Sports Story on Dane reaching international borders
