| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | October 1, 1951 Michigan |
| Sport | |
| Country |  United States |
| Sport | Ultramarathon |
| Coached by | Self |
Buzz Burrell (born October 1, 1951) is an American ultrarunner, outdoor athlete, and businessman.[1] Burrell began trail running and ultramarathons during the infancy of the sport in America during the late 1960s and early '70s at events such as the Pikes Peak Marathon.
Burrell first gained notoriety for his variety of outdoor accomplishments, especially ultra-endurance events and backcountry travel, which eventually led to his invention of Fastest Known Time concept and associated website with Peter Bakwin.[2] He personally set a wide array of fastest times and first attempts at routes such as the Colorado Trail and John Muir Trail.[2][3][4] In addition to trail running as a USATF Masters Trail Champion,[1] he has set speed records in other outdoor sports such as climbing routes in the Flatirons.[5]
Professionally, Burrell has managed the La Sportiva mountain running team, owned an organic farm, and was a brand director for outdoor clothing and equipment retailer Ultimate Direction.[6][7][8]
References
- 1 2 "Buzz Burrell", Athlete Bios, USATF
- 1 2 Griffith, Samuel, "Father of the Fastest Known Time", Trail Runner Magazine
- ↑ Adam W. Chase; Nancy Hobbs (9 February 2010). Ultimate Guide to Trail Running. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 56. ISBN 978-0-7627-6269-9.
- ↑ "Buzz Burrell | Fastest Known Time". fastestknowntime.com. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
- ↑ "New Flatiron Speed Records", Climbing, October 28, 2003
- ↑ Chase, Adam (December 2007). "Tarzan of the Plains". Running Times.
- ↑ "Buzz Burrell: Gear Innovator, Trail Sage, Explorer". Competitor. February 14, 2015.
- ↑ "New Directions: Buzz Burrell and the Ultimate Direction Signature Series", iRunFar