treadathalon

Christopher Bergland Sets New World Record!

It was the most dramatic sporting event I've seen in person. I could barely hold the video camera, let alone click a couple stills here and there. With a little more than 8 minutes left, Chris fell off the treadmill needing less than 1/3 of a mile to beat Edit Berces distance record of 153.6 miles in the 24 treadmill. He could barely stand up. His knees buckling. But he managed to pull himself together and slowly walk through the world's record, eventually beating it by 5/16ths of a mile (I haven't slept in 24 hours, but believe this is the correct number). The crowd inside and outside of Kiehl's roared. Dean and Chris held hands as the timer hit 00:00:00. Chris collapsed and was treated by EMTs. Dean said it was unbelievable to participate and witness such an incredible sporting moment. It was truly dramatic