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WATCH: Follow the Amsterdam Marathon live

Ultrarunner Rick van der Burg is running the Amsterdam Marathon while carrying a 15-kilogram backpack to broadcast his experience live. He started the 42-kilometer race at 9:00 AM with the goal of finishing in under three and a half hours.

Ultrarunner Rick van der Burg, who recently completed the 246-kilometer Spartathlon in Greece, is participating in the Amsterdam Marathon today. Despite the physical toll of his recent race, he is tackling the 42-kilometer course while carrying a camera and a 15-kilogram backpack to provide viewers with a unique perspective of the event.

Van der Burg began his run at 9:00 AM and aims to finish the full marathon distance in under three and a half hours. His entire journey is being broadcast live via a digital stream, allowing followers to experience the race alongside him. The initiative is organized in collaboration with NH, providing real-time coverage as he navigates the city streets.

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