February, 2007
The Badwater Double - by Raymond Britt, Nantucket Media
Lisa Smith-Batchen had been from the lowest lows to the highest highs and back again. Physically, emotionally and geographically. And it wasn’t over yet ... MORE
December, 2006
Glad Tidings - by Teresa Griswold
Last summer, Lisa Smith-Batchen ran 310 miles across Death Valley to raise money for AIDS orphans in Africa through the Religious Teachers Filippini Mission Fund. That's pure inspiration. But there's more ...
September, 2006
 El Doble Badwater: +499km Corriendo by Ray Britt
Click HERE to read an article from a magazine in Mexico! You might have trouble reading it if you can't read Spanish but the layout of the photos and the magazine is wonderful.
August 10, 2006
Pioneer Press:
‘Charity the winner as runner finishes Badwater Double’
by Mark Perlman
Did you know that Lisa didn’t make her high school track team? Read HERE how Lisa’s recent achievement is just another reminder that her high school track coach had it all wrong…not only could Lisa run fast and far, she could run with a purpose – helping kids.
August 9, 2006
Planet Jackson Hole: 'Smith-Batchen does the Badwater Double'
by Teresa Griswold
Is it possible that Lisa covered more than 300 miles before she discovered that indeed, her feet hurt? Read HERE about Lisa's memories of an amazing challenge, as told to friend and reporter Teresa Griswold.
August 4, 2006
Herald Net: ‘FYI: Runner makes her lofty goal’
by Jackson Holtz
Read HERE to learn how reporter Jackson Holtz follows up with his readers to let them know that Lisa completed the Badwater Double.
August 2, 2006
Jackson Hole News and Guide:
‘Runner toughs it out on Badwater double’
by Michael Pearlman
Read HERE to learn about how Lisa’s epic feat was described to her neighbors – residents of Jackson, WY and Teton Valley. Their support has meant so much to Lisa.
July 24, 2006
Herald Net: ‘One long haul’ by Jackson Holtz
Lisa’s sister and one of her Badwater Double crew chiefs – Julie Gross – lives in Washington. Read HERE to learn how Washingtonians learned about Lisa’s Badwater Double challenge.
July 19, 2006
Planet Jackson Hole: ‘Beyond the Distance’ by Teresa Griswold
Lisa took on the biggest athletic challenge in her life – the Badwater Double – after she ended her competitive racing career. Learn HERE how Lisa is embracing this new chapter in her life and the many people, including children in Ethiopia, who are benefiting from her generosity.
June 28, 2006
xtri.com: ‘Inspiration’ by Ray Britt
When things are not clicking and it's more of a struggle than it should be, then maybe it's time to change things. Maybe it's time to take a break and train for fun until you find that fire again. Read HERE how Lisa did just that… |
