Superfan, 52, runs sweltering ‘Darth’ Valley mile — despite better judgment
The Post reached out to Rice for comment.
This year, Rice — in addition to the costume — donned a balaclava, thermal underwear and a black compression shirt.After remembering in 2010 that several scenes from the “Star Wars” franchise were filmed in Death Valley, Rice decided to add a fun spin to his yearly routine and dressed as various characters from the series.where he documents his masked miles, reporting run-times as well as advice for those interested in taking up “heat running.
According to Rice, he trains all year for the event by running around his neighborhood and working out to the beat of EDM while in a sauna. “The scorching air being forced into the mask makes it even harder to breathe,” admitted Rice adding that for several hours after completing his objective, he was still having trouble breathing.Rice said that part of the fun is the crazy stares from the people who see him run past.Rice also noted that he selects routes that are populated with traffic, in case an accident were to occur and he was in need of immediate help.
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