How long can someone run without stopping?

How long can someone really run without stopping? Seriously, the thought boggles my mind. Three hundred and fifty miles? That’s just… insane! I mean, I struggle to make it through a single episode of my favorite show without needing a snack break, let alone running for days. The whole thing is a bit blurry, right? What counts as “stopping”? A quick drink of water? A bathroom break? A brief, desperate moment of lying down in the dirt? I’m not sure.

But Karnazes’s run? Wow. That’s just incredible. It’s one of those things that makes you question everything you think you know about human limits. I remember seeing a documentary about it—I think it was on Netflix, or maybe Hulu… Anyway, it totally blew me away. It’s not just the physical endurance, you know? It’s the mental strength involved. It’s that deep, gut-level determination to keep going when your body is screaming at you to stop. Which makes me wonder, how much of what we think we can’t do is just a matter of our own mindset? We convince ourselves we’re not capable, when maybe…just maybe, we’re stronger than we believe.

I’d love to see a properly supported attempt—like, a team of scientists, doctors, and maybe even some really good chefs to keep the runner fuelled up. What would that do? Push the boundaries even further? It’s terrifying to even think about, honestly. But also, kinda inspiring. It’s mind-blowing to imagine what’s possible.