A successful “deflowering” of a new Barkley racer took place Fool’s Weekend including highfalutin goals, moderate anxiety, 16 pages worth reading, a geomagnetic storm (voodoo), a 4-hour “out there” experience, and a mantra with only 50% accuracy. This recent Barkley participant argues against the despair element, while fully accepting the preceding elements of the loss cycle. The Barkley Marathons have long provided new racers with the all too human cycle of loss as perceived by someone in love: unadulterated hope followed by an insurmountable physical and emotional experiment often times ending with failure and despair. “A Racer’s ‘Out There’ Experience Over Fool’s Weekend, 2012” The following is Will's fascinating acount of that hideously glorious day. ![]() Only 13 people have finished this race since 1986. What is not to like? Do it do it.Fleet Feet Nashville race team member Will "The Thrill" Arnold was lucky(?) enough to be invited to participate in this year's 100 mile Barkley Marathons, considered by many to be the worlds toughest foot race. There are only about 100 Patreons so the odds on a win are way better than the lottery. Want to guarantee your question gets put to our live guests? Become a Wild Ginger Running Patreon - Wild Ginger Running Patreons also get exclusive freebies, discounts, films and training advice, their own special Facebook group and Strava Club, plus automatic entry into my monthly competition to win £400’s worth of trail and ultra running gear. The Green Runners which Jasmin co-founded, find out more here Read Jasmin's Barkley Marathons report here ![]() Wonderful of Jasmin Paris to chat to us on the live broadcast about her 2023 Barkley Marathons experience.
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