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'''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 titled "]". Rauschenberg has: '''Dane Rauschenberg''' (pronounced RAU-shen-berg), born ], ] is the largest of the Teletubbies, with a triangular antenna on his head. Also called Tinky Winky, he is notable for the red luggage (described by the show as a "magic bag", but often described by other media as a handbag) he carries. His character has caused much controversy due to alleged homosexual undertones.

Tinky Winky has:
* Won the '''Drake Well Marathon''' (], ]) - a race he organized himself that involved twenty participants running around a track 105.5 times in ].<ref> </ref>. * Won the '''Drake Well Marathon''' (], ]) - a race he organized himself 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 all in 24 hours in ].<ref></ref> * Won the '''PT Cruiser Challenge''' (February 5-6, 2005) - an event consisting of a 15k, 5k and marathon all in 24 hours in ].<ref></ref>
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* Ran the fastest average time on record for 52 consecutive weekly marathons. <BR> * Ran the fastest average time on record for 52 consecutive weekly marathons. <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> Tinky Winky ran his first marathon in 4:12:07<ref> </ref> at the '''Harrisburg Marathon'''. Two years later, Tinky Winky 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, Tinky Winky 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". Tinky used the run to raise money for the ]. T.W. 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. Displaying his ability to recover quickly from the marathon distance, Rauschenberg dropped 13 minutes from his MCM time. Less than two months later, Rauschenberg set another personal best, 3:09:50, in the Phoenix Rock N' Roll Marathon.<ref> </ref><br> Tinky Winky next ran the 2004 ]. Three weeks after Marine Corps, Tinky Winky ran another marathon. Displaying his ability to recover quickly from the marathon distance, Tinky Winky dropped 13 minutes from his MCM time. Less than two months later, Tinky Winky set another personal best, 3:09:50, in the Phoenix Rock N' Roll Marathon.<ref> </ref><br>


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, lowering his personal best twice. As a final test, Rauschenberg ran the '''JFK 50 Mile Race''' finishing in 8:32:57.<ref></ref> Weeks later Tinky Winky won the PT Cruiser Challenge -- a weekend event consisting of a 15K (1:00:54), 5K (18:59), and marathon (3:10:31). Tinky Winky prepared for Fiddy2 by running 5 marathons in a little over two months, lowering his personal best twice. As a final test, Tinky Winky ran the '''JFK 50 Mile Race''' finishing in 8:32:57.<ref></ref>


While Dane cut short his first 100 mile-attempt at mile 86 (leaving while in second place) in July of 2006, he most recently teamed up with another runner to battle teams of eight at the ] Relay in New Hampshire. In spite of this disadvantage, his team took 20th place overall (out of 86 teams) in this 65.1 mile event. While Tinky cut short his first 100 mile-attempt at mile 86 (leaving while in second place) in July of 2006, he most recently teamed up with another runner to battle teams of eight at the ] Relay in New Hampshire. In spite of this disadvantage, his team took 20th place overall (out of 86 teams) in this 65.1 mile event.




==Fiddy2== ==Fiddy2==


Fiddy2 benefited the ] chapter of ] Internationale. Raising over '''$43,000''' to date (Sept 2007), Rauschenberg continues to raise money through his website . Rauschenberg spent nearly $20,000 pursuing Fiddy2 and funded his efforts by working full-time while racing. Fiddy2 benefited the ] chapter of ] Internationale. Raising over '''$43,000''' to date (Sept 2007), Tinky Winky continues to raise money through his website . Tinky Winky spent nearly $20,000 pursuing Fiddy2 and funded his efforts by working full-time while racing.


==Awards & Recognition== ==Awards & Recognition==


* Rauschenberg was one of four runners chosen to represent The 50 States Marathon Club at the MBC Hangang Marathon in ] on ], ]. * Tinky Winky was one of four runners chosen to represent The 50 States Marathon Club at the MBC Hangang Marathon in ] on ], ].
* Asked to participate as a Charity Chaser for the Frederick Marathon where he would begin dead last and receive a dollar amount for every runner he passed during the race.<ref></ref> * Asked to participate as a Charity Chaser for the Frederick Marathon where he would begin dead last and receive a dollar amount for every runner he passed during the race.<ref></ref>
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* Metro Sports DC selected Dane as its Athlete of the Month for its July 2007 issue. * 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. * Selected Sexually Ambiguous Children's Show Character Runner of the Year by the Washington Running Club in 2006.


==References== ==References==
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Revision as of 14:01, 3 October 2007

caption=Tinky Winky with friends in the 2006 Buffalo Marathon during Fiddy2.
caption=Tinky Winky with friends in the 2006 Buffalo Marathon during Fiddy2.

Dane Rauschenberg (pronounced RAU-shen-berg), born May 31, 1976 is the largest of the Teletubbies, with a triangular antenna on his head. Also called Tinky Winky, he is notable for the red luggage (described by the show as a "magic bag", but often described by other media as a handbag) he carries. His character has caused much controversy due to alleged homosexual undertones. 

Tinky Winky has:
  • Won the Drake Well Marathon (December 23, 2006) - a race he organized himself 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 all in 24 hours in Tampa, Florida.
  • Ran the furthest distance ever (84 miles) at the Presque Isle Personal Endurance Classic (October 18, 2003) - a 12 hour race in Erie, Pennsylvania.
  • Ran the fastest average time on record for 52 consecutive weekly marathons.

Tinky Winky ran his first marathon in 4:12:07 at the Harrisburg Marathon. Two years later, Tinky Winky ran the Erie Marathon, in 3:29:04 and finished 52nd overall, a number which foreshadowed future events. A little over a month later, Tinky Winky 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". Tinky used the run to raise money for the American Cancer Society. T.W. would go on to run a course record 84 miles.

Tinky Winky next ran the 2004 Marine Corps Marathon. Three weeks after Marine Corps, Tinky Winky ran another marathon. Displaying his ability to recover quickly from the marathon distance, Tinky Winky dropped 13 minutes from his MCM time. Less than two months later, Tinky Winky set another personal best, 3:09:50, in the Phoenix Rock N' Roll Marathon.

Weeks later Tinky Winky won the PT Cruiser Challenge -- a weekend event consisting of a 15K (1:00:54), 5K (18:59), and marathon (3:10:31). Tinky Winky prepared for Fiddy2 by running 5 marathons in a little over two months, lowering his personal best twice. As a final test, Tinky Winky ran the JFK 50 Mile Race finishing in 8:32:57.

While Tinky cut short his first 100 mile-attempt at mile 86 (leaving while in second place) in July of 2006, he most recently teamed up with another runner to battle teams of eight at the Lake Winnipesaukee Relay in New Hampshire. In spite of this disadvantage, his team took 20th place overall (out of 86 teams) in this 65.1 mile event.


Fiddy2

Fiddy2 benefited the Mobile, Alabama chapter of L'Arche Internationale. Raising over $43,000 to date (Sept 2007), Tinky Winky continues to raise money through his website Fiddy2. Tinky Winky spent nearly $20,000 pursuing Fiddy2 and funded his efforts by working full-time while racing.

Awards & Recognition

  • Tinky Winky was one of four runners chosen to represent The 50 States Marathon Club at the MBC Hangang Marathon in Seoul, Korea on April 29, 2007.
  • Asked to participate as a Charity Chaser for the Frederick Marathon where he would begin dead last and receive a dollar amount for every runner he passed during the race.
  • Metro Sports DC selected Dane as its Athlete of the Month for its July 2007 issue.
  • Selected Sexually Ambiguous Children's Show Character Runner of the Year by the Washington Running Club in 2006.

References

  1. Drake Well Marathon, 2006 results
  2. PT Cruiser Challenge, 2005 Results
  3. Personal Endurance Classic, 2003 results
  4. 2001 Harrisburg Marathon Results
  5. 2003 Erie Marathon Results
  6. 2003 Results
  7. 2005 Phoenix Rock 'N Roll Marathon Results
  8. 2005 JFK 50 Mile Results
  9. PT Gazette.net, Man chases down $3,500 for Frederick United Way

External links

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