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Michal Kapral: The Joggler
Michal "The Joggler" Kapral of Toronto, Canada, holds the world record of 2:50:09 for the fastest marathon while juggling three objects. In what is likely some other kind of record, he also chewed gum every step of the way.  Michal "The Joggler" Kapral is a competitor in the fringe sport of joggling, the combination of running and juggling.
He and American joggler rival (and friend) Zach Warren have battled back and forth for the record, including two head-to-head joggling duels in the Boston Marathon (2006) and the Salt Lake City Marathon (2007). Michal is the current world record holder for the joggling marathon, with a time of 2:50:09, set at the 2007 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon (STWM). He also chewed gum (three sticks of Extra Bubblemint) for this entire world-record run. Kapral holds the 10K joggling world record of 36 minutes and 27 seconds.
His typical drop rate these days in about one every 25K. That's about one drop for every 18,000 catches. His 10K world record was drop-free.
For three years, Michal also held the record for the Fastest Marathon pushing a pram at 2:49:44 in the 2004 STWM - pushing 20-month old daughter Anika. That record was broken in 2007.
Michal is adept at juggling in his personal life too. He not only works full-time and beats Guinness World Records, but is also co-founder and director of Fitness At Heart with his wife Dianne. Fitness At Heart offers personalized and group fitness programs. Michal and Dianne fully support the the SickKids Foundation >> Liane Forrester Fund. Michal’s most recent activity is as the first editor-in-chief at New Canadian Running Magazine - the only running magazine published in Canada and with all-Canadian content.
We are thrilled to have Michal back as our Celebrity Runner in the STWM 2008 - What record will he go for this year?
Visit The Blogging Joggler to find out...
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