The AstroRunner™ near Space
An AstroRunner™ running in a normal gravity situation off Earth—such as inside a spacecraft operating at the Edge of Space—can perform high-level running or endurance feats while orbiting just beneath space. This environment provides a unique blend of Earth-based physiology and space-based visuals, setting the stage for both performance and inspiration.
Setting: Stratospheric Spacecraft
- Altitude: ~100,000 feet (~30 km)
- Environment: Pressurized, climate-controlled cabin
- Gravity: Full 1g Earth gravity maintained inside
- View: Panoramic windows reveal the curvature of the Earth and the darkness of near space
Purpose of Edge of Space Runs
- Establishing new ‘Off-Earth’ records, e.g. over the marathon or mile distances
- Measuring elite-level endurance in extreme altitude conditions with a psychological uplift from the visuals
- Participating in milestone, symbolic events for the Space Athletics Federation, streamed live to audiences worldwide
- Preparation for future lunar or orbital races under partial or artificial gravity
Specifics
- Running on a treadmill designed for motion isolation, possibly vibration-dampened to prevent spacecraft disturbance
- Wearing a “Space Athletics Federation” suit optimized for ventilation, muscle support, and biofeedback tracking
- Monitoring performance via integrated biometric sensors—tracking heart rate, oxygen levels, cadence, and stride
- Recording official new records over a variety of distances
Significance
This AstroRunner isn’t defying gravity, but instead, redefining the concept of terrain—running above the world, tethered not by weightlessness, but by ambition. They’re at the edge of space, using gravity to train for places where it may not always exist.
