For 37 years, the Badwater 135 Ultramarathon has challenged runners on a grueling 135-mile course from California’s lowest point in Death Valley (-282 feet below sea level) to Whitney Portal (8,360 feet). Racers must finish in 48 hours. For Danny Westergaard, 66, who has been participating for 18 years, it feels like a family reunion. A very hot one at that. @AssociatedPress journalists Dorany Pineda, Ty O’Neil and Lohn Locher tagged along and compiled this piece that describes the arduous event that’s gotten tougher in recent years due to the heat. Definitely worth your time.
