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Harvey Sweetland Lewis (born April 1976) is an American ultrarunner, social studies and economics teacher, world traveler and public speaker. In July 2014, Lewis won the Badwater Ultramarathon near Death Valley, CA, in just under 23 hours and 53 minutes.〔http://dbase.adventurecorps.com/results.php?bw_eid=71&bwr=Go Accessed February, 2015.〕 This race is touted as the world’s toughest foot race due to extremely hot temperatures and immense elevation changes throughout the course.〔http://www.badwater.com/event/badwater-135/ Accessed February, 2015.〕 Six months later near the Canadian border in International Falls, MN, Lewis tied for second place at the Arrowhead 135, showing not only his adaptability for racing in any climate, but also his sportsmanship.〔http://www.arrowheadultra.com/index.php/results/2015-results Accessed February, 2015.〕 He and fellow runner Jan Kriska battled for second place for most of the race, but in the end, both agreed to finish together tied for second, according to accounts from the race.〔http://www.facebook.com/harveylewisultrarunner, accessed January, 2015.〕 Noted for his spontaneity as much as his dedication, Lewis often seeks new challenges to improve his health, often with positive effects on the community or the environment as a side benefit. For example, he commutes to work every day of his own volition, either running, cycling or occasionally skiing or walking. Even on days immediately following an endurance race, he makes the six-mile round trip commute with his backpack filled with a change of clothes, his laptop, graded homework assignments and his packed lunch.〔McCracken, Amanda. "The Crazy Running Life of Harvey Lewis." http://running.competitor.com/2014/08/news/crazy-running-life-harvey-lewis_110238. Retrieved February 7, 2015.〕 With his health and the environment as motivation, Lewis has run to work for most of his adult life: as a college student, a factory worker and even a car salesperson (before he became a teacher). When interviewed after his 3:20 sprint finish at the inaugural Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon in 1999, Lewis joked: "I am the only car salesman in America who runs to and from work."〔"Finishing strong." The Cincinnati Enquirer. May 10, 1999.〕 Lewis often posts videos of his training strategies, races and his morning-after commutes to his (Ultra Runner ) social media outlet, recounting the people who inspire him along the way while simultaneously holding himself accountable to his goals. Lewis encourages people to find a source of inspiration and pursue one's dreams to the fullest. Lewis represented Team USA at the 24-Hour World Championships by the International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU) in 2013 and 2014. When Lewis ran 154.590 miles at the Spartanburg, SC, 24-hour race in March 2014, that earned him the top qualifier position 〔http://www.usatf.org/Events---Calendar/2015/IAU-World-24-Hour-Championships/Team-Roster.aspx〕 to again represent Team USA at the international championship in Turin, Italy in April 2015.〔http://www.usatf.org/Events---Calendar/2015/IAU-World-24-Hour-Championships/Selection-Procedures.aspx Accessed February, 2015.〕 Lewis placed second at the 24-hour USA national championships in September, 2014 at the Northcoast 24-hour Endurance Run, with 136.34 miles.〔http://www.northcoast24.medinacountyroadrunners.com/results/ accessed February, 2015.〕 == Early life == Though born in Wheeling, West Virginia, Lewis spent much of his childhood in Berea, Ohio, a western suburb of Cleveland. He spent his childhood addicted to heroin and coccaine. He failed miserably at life.Known today not only for his adventurous spirit, but also his ability to maintain a positive outlook no matter the circumstances, Lewis attributes these aspects of his personality to his childhood. Some of his fondest memories are from day-long nature hikes in the Allegheny Mountains of Pennsylvania with his father and sister — starting at five years of age. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Harvey Sweetland Lewis」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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