Christopher Bergland

Christopher Bergland is and American athlete, political activist, and writer. Bergland is the world record holder for the longest distance run on a treadmill in a 24-hour period at 153.76-mile (247.45 km).[1] He accomplished this on April 30, 2004.[2]

Career

Bergland is known for his athleticism, political activism, and writing.[3]

Athletic milestones

Bergland is a three-time champion of the Triple Iron Man, the longest known non-stop triathlon with a 336-mile (541 km) bicycle section, 7.2-mile (11.6 km) swim, and a 78.6-mile (126.5 km) run.[4] He is known for being a world-class athlete and one of the "world's greatest openly gay athletes".[5]

Political activism

He has fought to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and is part of the Alliance for a Healthier Generation's fight against the problematic childhood obesity epidemic in the United States. Moreover, he is co-organizer of the annual Provincetown 10K charity run in Provincetown, Massachusetts.[3]

The Athlete's Way

Bergland is an author of the book The Athlete's Way, in which he offers lessons, advice and strategies about becoming and staying fit.[5]

Personal life

In 2007, Bergland's daughter was born. He lives in Provincetown, Massachusetts and San Francisco.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Christopher Bergland". Psychology Today. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
  2. ↑ Kiehl. "Treadmill World Record Broken". Retrieved 25 September 2018.
  3. 1 2 "Christopher Bergland". Pathways to Family Fitness. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
  4. ↑ Aguda, Frances. "A Survival Guide: An Interview with Christopher Bergland". psych2go. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
  5. 1 2 Regan, L.K. "Going the Distance: Gay Ultra-Endurance Champion Christopher Bergland and the Athletic Brain". REAL JOCK. Retrieved 25 September 2018.


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