How to Set a Paragliding Distance Record - Gavin McClurg

Setting a record in paragliding is, perhaps, a bit more unpredictable than setting a record for other sports. Gavin McClurg set the North American record for longest distance paragliding at 240 miles in 2013, but he says it was mostly up to good luck and predictable weather. Gavin stayed up in the sky for a straight eight hours to make the record flight and describes that, as tired as he may get, falling asleep isn't possible. He describes soaring through the air as "an alien pendulum between heaven and hell," where "sleep just isn't an option."