Podcasts about Barkley Marathons

Today we look into your race day logistics. Things to think about beforehand so they are not taking up space in your brain on race day. We get into realistic race goals and how to give yourself the best chance for a good race. We talk about how to deal with brick legs off the bike. Is it something you can train more for or is it something you have to get used to. We dive into transition preparation and time saving techniques, some which are guaranteed to save you several minutes if you're not already doing them. And we look at having to go to the bathroom during the race. I know, but it is definitely another area that can cost you a ton of time. We also discuss the recent Barkley Marathons and here's a link to the mini-documentary we referenced..  Barkley Marathons mini-doc. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXi4xHj4SfU&t=19s Come join us at one of our awesome Camps: Nashville, May 13-17 - https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Nashville/2026Camp Madison, Wisconsin, July 30-Aug 2 - https://c26triathlon.com/camps/triathlon-camp-wisconsin-2026/ Topics: What is a realistic goal time for a first-time Ironman, and how should I pace each leg Shoot for a wide window… it's like a long putt… trying to make it when you don't need to is risky business….. Fake Fresh What should I put in my bike and run "Personal Needs" bags? How can I manage the "jelly legs" sensation when I start the marathon? What is the best strategy for minimizing time in the transition areas (T1 and T2)? What's the protocol for using the restroom (or peeing) during the race?   Mike Tarrolly - mike@c26triathlon.com Robbie Bruce - robbie@c26triathlon.com

In this episode, Max King reflects on his experience at the Barkley Marathons and why he now views it as a multi-year project rather than a one-off attempt. He breaks down the realities of navigation, collaboration, foot care, cold exposure, and the mental calculus required to decide whether to continue deeper into the course.In the second half of the conversation, Max discusses where he sits in his career at 45, how his relationship with competition has evolved, and what it means to keep racing while letting go of certain expectations. He talks about durability, motivation, adapting training as an aging athlete, shifting sponsorship dynamics, and the balance between performance and adventure.Partners:Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next order (https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=singletrack)Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (https://nordarun.com/)Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (https://raideresearch.com/singletrack)Janji - premium trail running apparel (https://janji.com/pages/singletrack)Momentous - use code SINGLETRACK for up to 35% off your first order (https://livemomentous.com/) Support the show

The conch shell blew at 5 a.m. and the 2026 Barkley Marathons began, this time in the anti clockwise direction and on Valentine's Day.In this episode, I break down my full loop at Barkley, from the chaotic descent off Chimney Top to the long climb up Rat Jaw, the prison tunnel, Little Hell, navigation errors, and the final push back to camp just under 14 hours.I also share some of the lesser known history of the race, including how the Barkley nearly disappeared in 2006 before a Tennessee Senate resolution preserved it at Frozen Head State Park. A race born as a joke about a failed prison escape has become one of the most respected endurance tests in the world.This was a strong field. The weather was ideal. The direction was reversed. And for me, it ended with a fall, a hairline rib fracture, and a hard earned lesson.Barkley is never just about finishing. It is about small navigation wins, brutal climbs through thick leaves, and seeing how close you can get to your edge.And this year, it was also about spending Valentine's Day collecting book pages with Allison.Sixteen books. Fourteen hours. One broken rib.The price we pay for love.Support our Sponsors: Sawyer: https://sawyerdirect.net/Janji (code: Freeoutside): https://snp.link/a0bfb726CS Coffee: CSinstant.coffeeGarage Grown Gear: https://snp.link/db1ba8abSubscribe to Substack: http://freeoutside.substack.comSupport this content on patreon: HTTP://patreon.com/freeoutsideBuy my book "Free Outside" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39LpoSFEmail me to buy a signed copy of my book, "Free Outside" at jeff@freeoutside.comWatch the movie about setting the record on the Colorado Trail: https://tubitv.com/movies/100019916/free-outsideWebsite: www.Freeoutside.comInstagram: thefreeoutsidefacebook: www.facebook.com/freeoutside#Trailrunning #Runningnews #Outdoors #Outdooradventure

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, ultra runner Eoin Keith (@eoinkeithultra on Instagram) shares his remarkable journey from a non-sporty childhood to becoming one of the most accomplished ultra runners in Ireland. He discusses his transition from marathon running to ultra distances, the challenges he faces during races, and the importance of enjoying the process. Eoin also delves into the unique experiences of the Barkley Marathons, the significance of navigation in ultra running, and how he balances different types of races, including running 900m loops for 6 days, the sleep deprivation, setting records for running the length of the country and his approach to training22:00 Introduction to Eoin Keith's Journey24:45 From Pitch and Putt to Ultra Running27:42 Discovering the Love for Long Distances30:39 Transitioning from Mountaineering to Running33:35 The Marathon Experience and Beyond36:43 The Ultra Running Revelation39:40 Facing Challenges in Ultra Running42:38 The Balance of Flat and Trail Ultra Running45:44 Preparing for Six-Day Races48:42 The Mental Game in Ultra Running52:47 Navigating Sleep Deprivation in Ultra Running55:50 Training for the Unknown: The Challenge of Sleep Deprivation58:28 Questioning Conventional Running Theories59:59 The Barkley Marathons: The Ultimate Test of Endurance64:41 The Rarity of Finishing the Barclay Marathons67:03 The Key to Completing Ultra Races69:10 Shifting Focus: Enjoying the Journey Over Competition72:51 Exploring Multi-Day Races: The Grand Canaria Experience75:44 The Art O'Neill Challenge: A Test of Navigation and EnduranceBe sure to check out Eoin's blog on:https://eoinkeith.wordpress.com/And follow us on Instagram:@anygivenrundaypodcastShop ultrapurelabs.ie to shop the muscle recovery range and get 10% off by buying the Muscle Recovery Kit You can now get 20% off all Perform Nutrition products, including their new Electrolytes+, using the code 'AGR' at checkoutPerformNutrition.com

We unpack MAFS madness, the Barkley Marathon, and the most feral food send-backs from caterpillars in salads to off parmies at the country club. Plus, dry spells get exposed (10 days to 10 years), and the Athletics Carnival delivers chaos you won’t see coming.Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcasts/seafm-gold-coast-breakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Le 14 février 2026, alors que personne ne l'attendait là, Sébastien Raichon s'élançait en secret dans les forêts du Tennessee pour sa troisième Barkley Marathons. Un pied de nez à la Saint-Valentin — et à ceux qui l'avaient cru rangé des voitures.Coureur d'ultra aguerri, aventurier dans l'âme, Seb est de retour au micro de Course Épique pour débriefer une édition anniversaire qui n'avait rien d'un cadeau. Difficulté du parcours revu à la hausse, deux premières boucles imposées dans le sens anti-horaire — le plus lent, le plus technique — et une tempête annoncée, inévitable.Une édition conçue pour briser les ambitions. La sienne en est sortie renforcée.Ce qu'on retient de cet épisode, c'est d'abord l'image de cinq Français qui partent ensemble, vivent ensemble pendant huit jours dans une grande maison du Tennessee, partagent leurs cartes, leurs connaissances, leur fatigue.Une fraternité rare dans une course qui ne fait de cadeau à personne. Guillaume Calmette, Aurélien Sanchez, Mathieu Blanchard, Ronan Pierre et Seb — chacun avec son rôle, chacun avec ses limites. Et puis, au livre trois de la troisième boucle, le moment charnière : Mathieu s'envole vers son rêve de finish, Damien fait sa course, et Seb se retrouve seul. Juste après, la tempête.Il décrit ce troisième tour comme le plus beau et le plus difficile de sa vie en ultra-trail. Des pentes à 50 degrés transformées en champs de boue, une descente à flanc de falaise accrochée aux arbres, un doigt peut-être cassé qu'on laisse de côté parce qu'on n'en a pas besoin pour déchirer les pages. Tout ça, jusqu'au bout. Fun run bouclée en 38h05, dans des conditions que même les organisateurs n'avaient pas anticipées.Il y a dans cet épisode quelque chose de rare : un homme de presque 54 ans qui regarde en face ce que la course lui a donné — et ce qu'elle ne lui donnera sans doute jamais. Avec lucidité, sans amertume. Et l'envie, malgré tout, de continuer à rêver grand.Et de nous faire rêver avec lui.***Course Épique, c'est le podcast running et trail qui vous fait vivre dans chaque épisode une histoire de course à pied hors du commun.Pour ne rien manquer de notre actualité et vivre les coulisses du podcast, suivez-nous sur Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/courseepique.podcast/Retrouvez également Course Epique en vidéo sur YouTube : https://bit.ly/courseepique_youtubeCourse Épique, un podcast imaginé et animé par Guillaume Lalu et produit par Sportcast Studios Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

We recorded this one on the drive home from Frozen Head State Park to Bozeman, while the mud is still on the shoes and the bruises are still fresh. Allison finally gets to talk about the last three months of secret training, the stress of learning map and compass, and what it is like to go from “I might get lost” to “I just found every book” in the same day.Find Allison's Substack: https://allisonhardingpowell.substack.com/We walk through the whole loop from the 6 a.m. start, the chaos at the first book, the long climb up Rat Jaw, and the moment it became clear the time cutoff was slipping away. Then it turns into something better than a time goal, a full team effort with the “Overtime Eight,” eight runners from around the world who worked together, found every page, and finished the loop together, hands on the gate.If you are curious about Barkley, this is a first-timer perspective on what matters most: why you want it, how to balance vert and navigation, how hard the book hunting really is, and why accessible calories can be the difference between moving and melting.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Journey Overview12:02 Balancing Work and Training17:20 Race Day Experience and Strategy28:34 Climbing Ratt Jaw and Race Reflections34:41 Navigating Challenges on the Course46:45 The Power of Group Dynamics54:03 Preparing for the UnexpectedSupport our Sponsors: Sawyer: https://sawyerdirect.net/Janji (code: Freeoutside): https://snp.link/a0bfb726CS Coffee: CSinstant.coffeeGarage Grown Gear: https://snp.link/db1ba8abSubscribe to Substack: http://freeoutside.substack.comSupport this content on patreon: HTTP://patreon.com/freeoutsideBuy my book "Free Outside" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39LpoSFEmail me to buy a signed copy of my book, "Free Outside" at jeff@freeoutside.comWatch the movie about setting the record on the Colorado Trail: https://tubitv.com/movies/100019916/free-outsideWebsite: www.Freeoutside.comInstagram: thefreeoutsidefacebook: www.facebook.com/freeoutside#Trailrunning #Runningnews #Outdoors #Outdooradventure

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Le 14 février 2026, alors que personne ne l'attendait là, Sébastien Raichon s'élançait en secret dans les forêts du Tennessee pour sa troisième Barkley Marathons. Un pied de nez à la Saint-Valentin — et à ceux qui l'avaient cru rangé des voitures.Coureur d'ultra aguerri, aventurier dans l'âme, Seb est de retour au micro de Course Épique pour débriefer une édition anniversaire qui n'avait rien d'un cadeau. Difficulté du parcours revu à la hausse, deux premières boucles imposées dans le sens anti-horaire — le plus lent, le plus technique — et une tempête annoncée, inévitable.Une édition conçue pour briser les ambitions. La sienne en est sortie renforcée.Ce qu'on retient de cet épisode, c'est d'abord l'image de cinq Français qui partent ensemble, vivent ensemble pendant huit jours dans une grande maison du Tennessee, partagent leurs cartes, leurs connaissances, leur fatigue.Une fraternité rare dans une course qui ne fait de cadeau à personne. Guillaume Calmette, Aurélien Sanchez, Mathieu Blanchard, Ronan Pierre et Seb — chacun avec son rôle, chacun avec ses limites. Et puis, au livre trois de la troisième boucle, le moment charnière : Mathieu s'envole vers son rêve de finish, Damien fait sa course, et Seb se retrouve seul. Juste après, la tempête.Il décrit ce troisième tour comme le plus beau et le plus difficile de sa vie en ultra-trail. Des pentes à 50 degrés transformées en champs de boue, une descente à flanc de falaise accrochée aux arbres, un doigt peut-être cassé qu'on laisse de côté parce qu'on n'en a pas besoin pour déchirer les pages. Tout ça, jusqu'au bout. Fun run bouclée en 38h05, dans des conditions que même les organisateurs n'avaient pas anticipées.Il y a dans cet épisode quelque chose de rare : un homme de presque 54 ans qui regarde en face ce que la course lui a donné — et ce qu'elle ne lui donnera sans doute jamais. Avec lucidité, sans amertume. Et l'envie, malgré tout, de continuer à rêver grand.Et de nous faire rêver avec lui.Episode intégral disponible dimanche 22 février.***Course Épique, c'est le podcast running et trail qui vous fait vivre dans chaque épisode une histoire de course à pied hors du commun.Pour ne rien manquer de notre actualité et vivre les coulisses du podcast, suivez-nous sur Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/courseepique.podcast/Retrouvez également Course Epique en vidéo sur YouTube : https://bit.ly/courseepique_youtubeCourse Épique, un podcast imaginé et animé par Guillaume Lalu et produit par Sportcast Studios Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

This week, James Elson is joined by Head of Endurance Robbie Britton to discuss our brand new coaching website. The two go on to discuss the weekly news covering the results from Barkley Marathons, Black Canyon Ultras and Tarawera. Photo: Anne Flower ©Mark Griffith-Black Canyon Ultras – World Trail Majors

Der Sturz von Ski-Megastar Lindsey Vonn bei den Olympischen Spielen hat für Aufsehen gesorgt. Viele Menschen haben sich dazu geäußert, auch Arnold Schwarzenegger. In seinem Post erläuterte er einige seiner grundsätzlichen Lebenseinsichten und zitierte dabei aus einer Rede des früheren US‑Präsidenten Theodore Roosevelt: „Es zählt nicht der Kritiker ... das Verdienst gebührt dem Mann, der tatsächlich in der Arena steht.“ Was ist mit dem Wort „Arena“ gemeint? Was können wir Läuferinnen und Läufer daraus lernen? Wir ziehen den Film „Die Wand“ (2012) zu Rate und versuchen, das Ganze zu entschlüsseln.Außerdem: Juliane hat an einem Skilanglauf-Wettkampf teilgenommen und Christian muss seinen Trainingsplan mit diversen Tattoo-Terminen abstimmen. Wir sprechen kurz über die diesjährigen Barkley Marathons und diskutieren, ob eine chirurgische Entfernung der Zehennägel für Trailrunner praktisch und ästhetisch sinnvoll ist.Viel Spaß mit der Folge!Diese Folge wird unterstützt von GaPa Tourismus. Hier geht es zur Anmeldung für das Trailrunning Camp im April!Uns findest du hier:Website: Alles-laufbar.deInstagram: @alleslaufbarYouTube: @alleslaufbarStrava Club: @Alles laufbar.de

Interview with The Barkley Marathons Race Director- 73: Do NOT Be Afraid to Fail: Talking with Gary “Lazarus Lake” Cantrell the Barkley Marathons Man https://youtu.be/BLaQCf8QwDc

En la emisión de esta semana de Territorio Trail repasamos a fondo la Barkley Marathons, en lo que ha sido la edición más temprana e inesperada de su historia. Aroa Sío presenta los objetivos del 2026, una temporada que ha comenzado cosechando un excelente resultado en la Arc of Attrition by UTMB. Continuamos nuestro camino a la Western States 100 con Gerard Morales, descubrimos por qué el Gran Trail Peñalara es el ultratrail que todo corredor debería tener en su currículum, en la sección #PequeñasGrandesCarreras la protagonista es el Trail Torrollones y finalizamos con el resumen del primer mes de entrenamiento específico para el Maratón de Zaragoza y los deberes para las siguientes semanas.

That morning I headed out for my Three Triangles run, planning easy hill repeats with a steady climb that grew progressively steeper before each downhill. I moved through Mount Douglas Park, tracking my pace and heart rate while greeting dog walkers and pausing occasionally for photos of my favourite trees. The second climb averaged about eight percent, pushing me into higher zones than usual, though I tried to stay controlled and focused on steady effort. As I ran, I reflected on my podcast episode, my training philosophy of longevity over extremes, and even shared a few thoughts about the Barkley Marathons. Near the end, about fifty-five minutes in, I recorded my Wednesday trailer on the power line trail and signed off until Sunday.

En la emisión de esta semana de Territorio Trail repasamos a fondo la Barkley Marathons, en lo que ha sido la edición más temprana e inesperada de su historia. Aroa Sío presenta los objetivos del 2026, una temporada que ha comenzado cosechando un excelente resultado en la Arc of Attrition by UTMB. Continuamos nuestro camino a la Western States 100 con Gerard Morales, descubrimos por qué el Gran Trail Peñalara es el ultratrail que todo corredor debería tener en su currículum, en la sección #PequeñasGrandesCarreras la protagonista es el Trail Torrollones y finalizamos con el resumen del primer mes de entrenamiento específico para el Maratón de Zaragoza y los deberes para las siguientes semanas.

Join Jordan, Commish, Pitt Girl, Canadian Correspondent Joey, Beth, and our VP of Podcast Production Arthur. The grand opening and grand closing of the Barkley Marathons, Commish got some Elvis sunglasses from the SRS Distribution's Las Vegas Bowl, a little bit of debit card fraud on the committee's account associated with the Sickotine's Giveaway, we dive head first into messy Winter Olympics, first the CURLING BEEF between Sweden and Canada, Joey lets us know what occurred and oh don't touch that granite, they ran out of condoms at the Olympics, first ever South American medal at the Winter Olympics for Lucas Pinheiro Braathen of Brazil (plays samba music), we got a comment on our video from the Gold Medalist Ski Jumper Germany's Phillipp Raimund, more medals for the down bad, baby I'm sorry please take me back, Norweigan Biathlete Sturla Holm Lagried, the credit card fraud convicted France's Julia Simon and two time gold medalist, then to CFB where we get some SACtion as Sac State goes to the MAC for 18 million, Boise State and Idaho renew their nasty, inebriated rivalry, Boise's AD thanks RackofTits69 for the impetus to renew the rivalry, ACC's designated survivor, Pina Colada week in the Pac-12, some Elvis song references throughout and oh so much, much more! Happy Mardi Gras y'all! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BARKLEY MARATHON + RAOS RESOLER + CHITO TRAIL BANDOLEROS | FIND YOUR EVEREST PODCAST by Javi Ordieres ️ En este episodio del Find Your Everest Podcast hablamos de: Comentamos dos grandes carreras internacionales del pasado fin de semana: la Black Canyon Ultras y Tarawera Ultratrail by UTMB. Hablamos de la Barkley Marathon, que ha terminado sin ningún finisher en esta edición. Repasamos el calendario de carreras de febrero, con pruebas nacionales e internacionales a tener muy en cuenta. Charlamos con Óscar, de Raos Resoler, sobre la presentación de su nuevo equipo de trail para esta temporada. Hablamos con Chito sobre la cancelación del Trail Bandoleros debido al temporal y las lluvias en Andalucia. SECCIÓN DE MATERIAL TRAIL RUNNING Analizamos novedades y productos destacados: THE NORTH FACE ZAPATILLAS THE NORTH FACE VECTIV INFINITE 3: https://findyoureverest.es/products/zapatillas-the-north-face-vectiv-infinite-3-calacatta-lava-red ZAPATILLAS THE NORTH FACE VECTIV ENDURIS 4: https://findyoureverest.es/products/zapatillas-the-north-face-vectiv-enduris-4-lava-red-calacatta-1 ZAPATILLAS THE NORTH FACE SUMMIT VECTIV SKY 2: https://findyoureverest.es/products/zapatillas-the-north-face-vectiv-sky-2-lava-red-calacatta ZAPATILLAS THE NORTH FACE SUMMIT VECTIV PRO 3: https://findyoureverest.es/products/zapatillas-the-north-face-summit-vectiv-pro-3 ZAPATILLAS THE NORTH FACE ALTAMESA 500 V2: https://findyoureverest.es/products/zapatillas-the-north-face-altamesa-500-v2-white-lava-red NAKED CINTURÓN NAKED HC 5L: https://findyoureverest.es/products/cinturon-naked-hc-5l-raven NNORMAL ZAPATILLAS NNORMAL TOMIR 02 NN: https://findyoureverest.es/products/zapatillas-nnormal-tomir-02-nn-green-white CALCETINES NNORMAL RACE LOW CUT : https://findyoureverest.es/products/calcetines-nnormal-race-low-cut-green CALCETINES NNORMAL RACE MEDIUM CUT: https://findyoureverest.es/products/calcetines-nnormal-race-socks-medium-cut-dusty-pink MERRELL ZAPATILLAS MERRELL AGILITY PEAK 6: https://findyoureverest.es/products/zapatillas-merrell-agility-peak-6-pigeon ZAPATILLAS MERRELL MTL LONG SKY 2 MATRYX : https://findyoureverest.es/products/zapatillas-merrell-mtl-long-sky-2-matryx-pigeon-beluga ZAPATILLAS MERRELL MTL ADAPT MATRYX: https://findyoureverest.es/products/zapatillas-merrell-mtl-adapt-matryx-limone-beluga ZAPATILLAS MERRELL PROMORPH : https://findyoureverest.es/products/zapatillas-merrell-promorph-white-spearmint BROOKS ZAPATILLAS BROOKS HYPERION ELITE 5: https://findyoureverest.es/products/zapatillas-brooks-hyperion-elite-5-luminary-yellow-gray ZAPATILLAS BROOKS HYPERION 3: https://findyoureverest.es/products/zapatillas-brooks-hyperion-3-luminary-black-yellow ZAPATILLAS BROOKS HYPERION MAX 3: https://findyoureverest.es/products/zapatillas-brooks-hyperion-max-3-luminary-cyber-yellow-black TEXTIL BROOKS LÍNEA PRO KIT : https://findyoureverest.es/collections/brooks-textil DICCIONARIO FYE En esta edición hablamos sobre el top ventas de enero.

James Elson chats to Damian Hall fresh off of the back of his third attempt at the Barkley Marathons, this past weekend. Damo tells all about this years event, how it unfolded and speaks to lessons learned from 'Out There'. Photo c/o Allie Bailey. Damian's new book is available soon via Vertebrate Publishing here.

Vandaag schuift Challenge Family CEO Jort Vlam aan; samen met hem bespreken we het grote nieuws van vorige week, toen duidelijk werd dat de PTO een meerderheidsbelang in Challenge Family nam. Wat gaat dit voor de sport betekenen en wat kunnen atleten verwachten? Verder hebben we het over Africa Cups, de Enhanced Games en de bizarre editie van de Barkley Marathons.

In Episode 97 of Peak Pursuits Holly Ranson sits down with James to talk through her Tarawera run and that unforgettable moment of being handed a Golden Ticket to Western States on the finish line after her 4th place finish!Hear about Holly's training, approach to the race, and everything that goes into Holly's impressive running career so far. The duo then touch on the Barkley Marathons, with no finishers in this years event, before chatting through a listener question on when to DNF vs when to push on and finish if a race isn't going to plan. As usual you'll also hear a bunch of results and a brief preview of this weekends Australian Championships and Hut2Hut!Results: Australian Alpine Ascent Yaberoo Trail Twilight Ultra SEQ Trail Series Round 6: Wyaralong Dam Upper Beaconsfield Tower Run***Don't forget, use code PEAK at https://bix-hydration.myshopify.com/en-au for 20% off Bix products, exclusive to PPP listeners!***Thanks for tuning in to Peak Pursuits!Connect with us on Instagram @peakpursuits.pod to share your thoughts, questions, and your own trail stories. Until next time, keep hitting the trails and chasing those peak pursuits!Follow James: Instagram | Strava | WebsiteFollow Holly: InstagramMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: K08PMQ3RATCE215R

In one of the most action-packed weekends of ultrarunning in recent memory, we followed Tarawera, Black Canyon, and the Barkley Marathons as they unfolded simultaneously. Jeff Colt joins the show to break it all down. We also cover the PTRA's advisory vote on pacing at championship-level races, crowdfunded prize purses, Outside Interactive's profitability, the 603 Endurance sale to Marathon Sports, Mount to Coast's pro team announcement, and Broken Arrow's Trail Futures initiative.Timestamps:00:00 Black Canyon 100K + 50K Highlights04:04 Tarawera 102K Insights08:06 Barkley Marathons Update12:08 Crowdfunded Prize Purse Initiative15:54 Pacer Vote and Its Implications19:58 Outside Interactive's Profitability23:57 603 Endurance Acquisition25:46 Mount to Coast Team AnnouncementPartners:Precision Fuel and Hydration - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout for 15% off your next order (https://www.precisionhydration.com/planner/?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=singletrack)Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (https://nordarun.com/)Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (https://raideresearch.com/singletrack)Janji - premium trail running apparel (https://janji.com/pages/singletrack)Support the show

This week, we start with a quick trip into the wilderness where common sense goes to die: the Barkley Marathons went down again, and the course reminded everyone who's boss. Then we bring it back home for a race review of the Sweetheart Run 10K in Overland Park, Kansas, complete with the moments that felt smooth, the parts that bit back, and what the day taught us going forward. From there, we head straight into the pre-Tokyo nerves that a lot of us are feeling right now. If you've heard whispers about Tokyo's cutoff mats and thought, “Wait… cutoffs along the course?” we break it all down in plain English. We talk through why Tokyo's timing system feels different, how starting later can change the math, and what matters most when the clock is doing the chasing. We also share the mindset shift that turns the mats from scary to manageable, especially for back-of-the-pack runners who want to finish strong and stay calm. No panic, no doom, just a clear plan and a little confidence. If Tokyo is on the calendar or if we've ever worried about being “too close” to a cutoff, this episode is for us. Lace up, settle in, and let's run the numbers without letting them run us.

Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️Hayley Wilson - Podcast listener and Home Trails WhatsApp group member, joins me for a run down of whats been happening in the sport over the weekend!We chat about the results from the 2 separate golden ticket races that were held over the weekend - Black Canyons 100/50k held in the USA and Tarawera 100k held simultaneously down under in New Zealand. Multiple golden tickets were up for grabs in each of the races, so we chat about who won what.Obviously we talk about the shock news that Barkely Marathons were held the earliest in the year yet! With 22 names....named we only had one runner complete a "fun run" of 3 loops and 4 others complete 2 loops. Laz is back up his old trick of making the race impossible to finish it seems!HT@ultrarunning_sam @hometrails_ http://www.youtube.com/@ultrarunningsam

In 1988, before the 100-mile version existed, before the conch shell start became legend, before the documentaries and global fame, one man proved the Barkley Marathons could be finished.Frozen Ed was the first person to ever finish the Barkley. Not the 100-miler. The original three-loop race that no one thought was possible.In this episode we talk about:– What Barkley was really like in the 80s– The story of Tom Possert and the missed summit– How the book pages became part of the race– When the 100-mile version was born– The Soviet invasion year– The prison apprehension story– How the course has evolved and gotten harder– Why Laz says he's not trying to make it the toughest race in the world– The real energy cost of Barkley– And why endurance athletes need to protect their heartsThis is a history lesson, a philosophy lesson, and a reminder that Barkley has always lived at the limit of what's possible.If you love the mystique of Barkley, this is required listening.Support our Sponsors: Sawyer: https://sawyerdirect.net/Janji (code: Freeoutside): https://snp.link/a0bfb726CS Coffee: CSinstant.coffeeGarage Grown Gear: https://snp.link/db1ba8abSubscribe to Substack: http://freeoutside.substack.comSupport this content on patreon: HTTP://patreon.com/freeoutsideBuy my book "Free Outside" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39LpoSFEmail me to buy a signed copy of my book, "Free Outside" at jeff@freeoutside.comWatch the movie about setting the record on the Colorado Trail: https://tubitv.com/movies/100019916/free-outsideWebsite: www.Freeoutside.comInstagram: thefreeoutsidefacebook: www.facebook.com/freeoutside#Trailrunning #Runningnews #Outdoors #Outdooradventure

The Barkley Marathons is designed to sit right on the edge of possible. Sixty hours. Five loops. Nearly all off trail. No GPS. No course markings. Books hidden in the woods. A cigarette lights the start.In 2021, I stepped onto the course and heard Taps play when my race ended. In 2026, I'm lining up again.In this episode, I break down what Barkley actually is, how it started under at Brushy Mountain, why it keeps getting harder, and what makes it different from every other 100 miler on the planet. We talk navigation, the fun run, the infamous virgin sacrifice, the conch shell, the secretive entry process, and why even legends like John Kelly can get stopped at three loops.But more than that, this is about why anyone would go back.Barkley is not about speed. It is not about splits. It is about finding your limit in a world where almost nothing forces you to.And in 2026, I'm going to try again.Chapters00:00 The Origins of the Barkley Marathons02:51 The Challenge and Difficulty of the Race05:47 The Unique Entry Process and Race Structure08:50 Navigating the Course: Skills and Strategies12:09 Mental Toughness and the Experience of Running15:04 The Community and Culture of the Barkley Marathons18:11 Inspiration and the Future of the Barkley MarathonsSupport our Sponsors: Sawyer: https://sawyerdirect.net/Janji (code: Freeoutside): https://snp.link/a0bfb726CS Coffee: CSinstant.coffeeGarage Grown Gear: https://snp.link/db1ba8abSubscribe to Substack: http://freeoutside.substack.comSupport this content on patreon: HTTP://patreon.com/freeoutsideBuy my book "Free Outside" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39LpoSFEmail me to buy a signed copy of my book, "Free Outside" at jeff@freeoutside.comWatch the movie about setting the record on the Colorado Trail: https://tubitv.com/movies/100019916/free-outsideWebsite: www.Freeoutside.comInstagram: thefreeoutsidefacebook: www.facebook.com/freeoutside#Trailrunning #Runningnews #Outdoors #Outdooradventure

Send us a textI'm really excited to bring you this episode's guest. When I began ultramarathoning several decades ago, the only way I could learn about races and people in that space was through a black-and-white magazine delivered to my mailbox called Ultrarunning. It had pages and pages of mundane rows of race results that still held fascination for me. Plus stories about races in exotic-sounding places like Auburn, Calif. and where I first heard about this crazy race called the Barkley Marathons that at that time no one had ever finished, and long before Netflix, no one else but me and a few others had heard of. I also read about people who became my first idols in the sport like Marshall Ulrich and Roy Pirrung, who I've had the great honor to chat with both on this podcast and in-person. But one who absolutely left me in awe who I never got to meet was Ann Trason, who I got to see – briefly – when she zoomed past me on Hope Pass in the Leadville Trail 100 in the 90s. Ann won the Western States 100 a mind-boggling 14 times, twice less than two weeks after winning the Comrades Marathon in South Africa. Western States is considered the most prestigious 100-miler in the US, and Ann, who in 1994 set a course record of 17:37:51, now lives close to the 99-mile mark of the course. Comrades is the oldest ultramarathon in the world, having begun right after WW1, and is roughly 55 miles, and is so esteemed that the entire country basically shuts down to watch it. Very few Americans have ever won it. Ann set the Leadville course record of 18:06:24 in 1994 that was only broken this past year by Anne Flower. She finished second, not just among women, but overall. In 1996, she not only completed the Grand Slam of 100-milers – Western States, Leadville, Vermont, and Wasatch Front – but she won them all. Ann set 20 world records, including for 50 miles in 5:40:18 and 100K in 7:00:47. All the way back in 1987, Ann became a Nike-sponsored athlete when women's sports hadn't taken hold like they have today, and ultramarathoning hadn't achieved any of the attention and popularity it now has. Ann retired from ultramarathoning in the 2000s due to injuries and the onset of rheumatoid arthritis, which has ravaged her body. As a result of her many accomplishments, as well as her continuing contributions to the sport as a race director, coach, writer, supporter, and much more, she was inducted into the Ultrarunning Hall of Fame in 2020. After a long time out of the spotlight, Ann arrived at an Arizona race called Across the Years, which begins three days before New Year's and finishes three days after it, just wanting to engage with the ultrarunning community in her joyous way, and push her walker – with all of its lights and decorations – for some laps around the 1.41-mile looped course. I have spoken with several people who told me how delighted they were to get to chat with Ann out there, and in the end, one of the event's highlights was when she completed 100 miles and earned a buckle – all while pushing that walker. With such a long, colorful career, you can imagine that Ann and I cover a lot of ground in this very fun chat, including her talking with Nelson Mandela after she won Comrades, swapping hats with the Jester, the Grateful Dead, being vegetarian and a race director, including the best way to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches at races, long-lost Nike shoe models, the fun of reading that old Ultrarunning magazine, her inspirations in the sport and those who have followed her, her relationship with her parents, and about the joy and gratitude she has for life and the running community.Ann TrasonInstagram @ann_trasonBill Stahlsilly_billy@msn.comFacebook Bill StahlInstagram and Threads @stahlor and @we_are_superman_podcastYouTube We Are Superman PodcastSubscribe to the We Are Superman

Hour 4 wraps the day with money news, sports outrage, and binge-worthy TV. Gary and Shannon react to the Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady, revisit the Bill Belichick Hall of Fame snub, and break down a Super Bowl logo conspiracy before turning to #WhatchaWatchinWednesday and listener recommendations.• Fed Watch: Interest rates stay put—with Gary delivering the update in his own unique style.• Global Health Watch: A new virus raises concerns in India.• Belichickgate: The Hall of Fame snub and a Super Bowl logo conspiracy explained.• #WhatchaWatchinWednesday: Ted Lasso buzz, The Barkley Marathon, and listener binges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary And Shannon talk Ted Lasso buzz, The Barkley Marathon, and listener binges!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the boys talk Disney Luxury, The Titanics PR snafu, The craziest Marathon in the country, and Trae answers the Inside The Actors Studio questionnaire!   TraeCrowder.com   CoreyWritesForYou.com   BlueChew.com Promo Code POA   LiveMomentous.com Promo Code POA   Betterwild.com/POA

This week on the Dirt and Vert Podcast, we are joined by a true legend of the ultra world: Maggie Guterl. From her humble beginnings in Philly to becoming a Team USA standout and the first woman to win the Big's Backyard Ultra outright, Maggie's journey is one of pure grit and constant evolution.Maggie takes us back to her first 24-hour race where she battled extreme nausea to hit 97 miles, her legendary experiences at Western States, and her deep dive into the world of Laz Lake at the Barkley Fall Classic and the full Barkley Marathons. She opens up about the "superpower" of community, recovering from major Achilles surgery, and the tactical aggression needed to stay in the Top 10 in today's ultra scene.Whether you're curious about her hydration struggles (losing 14lbs of water weight!) or her "singular goals" during world championships, this episode is a masterclass in the mindset of a champion.Coaching Announcement!

Today we catch up with data scientist and ultra runner John Kelly. We discuss his background, his analytical approach to endurance sports, and his experiences competing in iconic races like the Barkley Marathons. He explains how his professional background in data science allows him to break down complex logistical challenges into manageable components, providing a critical mental edge during grueling multi-day events. John also reflects on his time living in the United Kingdom, where he embraced the community-driven culture of running and honed his skills on technical terrain. He also shares his perspective on the future of the sport, suggesting that while technology and AI will assist in training, the core of ultra-running will always be driven by personal passion and adventure. Heck, we even talk about baseball!Follow John on Instagram @randomforestrunnerVisit his website and blog at: https://randomforestrunner.com/For amazing trail visors head to: https://keapeak.com/Support the showSubscribe to Running Scared Media wherever you get your podcasts for more episodes! RunningScaredMedia.comVisit our shop to purchase our jogcasts and other merchEmail us at: therunningscaredpodcast@gmail.comFollow us:Instagram @runningscaredmediaJoin our FB Running Group

Kia ora e te whānau. Welcome to the first of our DCR Summer Series episodes, where we'll be bringing you our most popular conversations from 2025. Kickin' it off this week, we are taking it back to March, and episode 318, when Ali and Matt spoke to the one and only Jasmin Paris. Jasmin Paris entered the wider public consciousness when she became the first woman to finish the Barkley Marathons, with just 99 seconds to spare. Ironically, for a race that eschewed publicity for so long, the photos of her sprinting the final 100 metres to the yellow gate are now arguably more famous than the Barkley itself. Whilst this may be Jasmin's best-known achievement, it's far from her only one. Spine winner, Bob Graham Round holder, fell running champion, senior lecturer in veterinary science, Mother and partner. Jasmin's life is full. Ali and Matt spoke to Jasmin about all this, and Green Runners, the organisation she co-founded with Damian Hall to advocate for and address climate issues related to the sport of running and the wider world. Dirt Church Radio - Best Enjoyed RunningJasmin Paris InstagramThe Green Runners   Sign up for the DCR AidStation newsletter.Dirt Church Merch!​The Squadrun 4-Week Training Trial for DCR Listeners!​Dirt Church Radio on Instagram​Dirt Church Radio on Facebook ​Further Faster New Zealand​Enjoy!Music by Andrew McDowall, Digicake

In this Short Suck, we head into the brutal hills around Tennessee's old Brushy Mountain prison to explore the Barkley Marathons— the nearly-impossible 100-mile ultramarathon. And we'll meet Lazarus Lake, the cigarette-lighting, Dr Pepper-drinking madman who designed a race meant to break people, complete with secret applications, sadistic course changes, and “human sacrifices” who have almost no chance of finishing. For Merch and everything else Bad Magic related, head to: https://www.badmagicproductions.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts.Join the Newsletter at: ⁠MidPack Musings SubStack⁠⁠Support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠.⁠Check Out MPP Merch Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods.Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy's Coaching PageSTOKED TO PARTNER WITH  JANJI HYPERLYTE LIQUID PERFORMANCEBEAR BUTT WIPES USE PROMO CODE MIDPACER FOR A SWEET DISCOUNTTRAINING PEAKS start your free trial at  https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/"Sometimes you just do something that feels dumb, and then later you're like, ‘That actually kind of ruled."In this episode of the MidPacker Pod, Troy is joined by Miranda Williamson—trail runner and co-host of the Running with Problems podcast. Miranda shares her grounded, often hilarious journey into trail and ultra-running, one that started with a birthday 10K and evolved into crewing Barkley, pacing Dark Divide, and accidentally negative-splitting her first 100-miler at High Lonesome.From running her first trail race in road shoes from TJ Maxx to completing the San Juan Solstice 50-miler twice, Miranda brings self-awareness and good vibes to the trail scene. She unpacks her experience on the Hardrock 100 course during “Soft Rock,” discusses the emotional chaos of crewing Barkley, and opens up about the vulnerable, sometimes risky conversations she and co-host John Eisen tackle on their podcast, Running with Problems.Miranda's LinksIG - @peaksandjusticeRunning with Problems Podcast In This Episode:Miranda's first trail race with zero prep or gearHer back-to-back finishes at San Juan SolsticeAccidentally negative-splitting her first 100-miler (High Lonesome!)Crewing her husband Jon at Barkley Starting Running with Problems and making space for real talkBuilding a community of women that love to do hard things Relevant Links:San Juan Solstice 50Soft Rock (Hardrock Route)High Lonesome 100Dark Divide 100milerBarkley MarathonsPartner Links: Janji - Janji.comA big shoutout to our sponsor, Janji! Their running apparel is designed for everyday exploration, and 2% of sales support clean water initiatives worldwide. Plus, with a five-year guarantee, you know it's gear you can trust. Check them out at janji.com.Use the code MIDPACKER for 10% off your order.Hyerlyte Liquid Performance - https://www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.comMade by the ultra-endurance athlete, for the ultra-endurance athlete.More Carbs, More Dirt, More Miles.Check them out at hyperlyteliquidperformance.comUse the code MIDPACKER for 10% off your individual order and 10% off your first subscription order.“The Kid” Hans Troyer DocumentaryTraining Peaks - https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/A training app as versatile as you. Start your free trial at  https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/Bear Butt Wipes - Bearbuttwipes.comPortable individually wrapped wipes for when nature calls and a DNF is not an option. Bear Butt Wipes: Stay wild. Stay clean.Check them out at Bearbuttwipes.comUse the code MIDPACKER for 10% off your order.⁠Run Trail Life⁠ - https://runtraillife.com/Find Official MPP Merch on RTL!!Use code: midpackerpod to double the donation from your purchase. Visit RunTrailLife.com to check out our line of Hats and Organic cotton T's.⁠Freetrail⁠ - https://freetrail.com/Visit Freetrail.com to sign up today.Miranda Williamson, Running with Problems, High Lonesome 100, San Juan Solstice, Soft Rock, Har Rock, Barkley Marathons, trail running, crewing, pacing, Dark Divide, ultrarunning, running podcast, midpack

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts.Join the Newsletter at: ⁠MidPack Musings SubStack⁠⁠Support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠.⁠Check Out MPP Merch Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods.Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy's Coaching PageSTOKED TO PARTNER WITH  JANJI HYPERLYTE LIQUID PERFORMANCEBEAR BUTT WIPES USE PROMO CODE MIDPACER FOR A SWEET DISCOUNTTRAINING PEAKS⁠ BLACK FRIDAY SALE 25% off Premium!!!! Use CYBER25 at Checkout using the link below start your free trial at  https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker“Running became my way to process grief, build community, and explore the edges of what's possible.”In this episode, Jon Eisen joins Troy Meadows to unpack a journey that goes far beyond miles. Jon's career in tech didn't prepare him for the kind of grit and self‑discovery he found on the trails, especially when he set his sights on the infamous Barkley Marathons. On the way he picked up ultra finishes at events like Niwot's Challenge and the Yucca Bar Massacre, embraced navigation‑heavy racing, and turned running into a tool for resilience and community.Highlights:How Jon went from programming to pursing ultra adventures—with little thought for convention.What draws him to Barkley‑style races: the unknown, the navigational challenge, the refusal to accept a “normal” race.Key training takeaways: establishing strength, avoiding injury through smart prep, embracing weekly yoga and strength work (yes, even for ultra runners).Motivational nuggets: How showing up matters more than finishing; how joy in running can exist alongside the grind; why community and purpose matter just as much as pace.Practical tips: For runners looking to level up in 2025—whether you're chasing 50 miles or chasing meaning—you'll hear what made the difference for Jon.Jon's  links:IG: @mildly_athleticIG: @runningwithproblems“Running With Problems” podcast infoJon's race archive & blogJon's Barkley 2023 race reportBarkley Marathons background infoPartner Links: Janji - Janji.comA big shoutout to our sponsor, Janji! Their running apparel is designed for everyday exploration, and 2% of sales support clean water initiatives worldwide. Plus, with a five-year guarantee, you know it's gear you can trust. Check them out at janji.com.Use the code MIDPACKER for 10% off your order.Hyerlyte Liquid Performance - https://www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.comMade by the ultra-endurance athlete, for the ultra-endurance athlete.More Carbs, More Dirt, More Miles.Check them out at hyperlyteliquidperformance.comUse the code MIDPACKER for 10% off your individual order and 10% off your first subscription order.“The Kid” Hans Troyer DocumentaryTraining Peaks - https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/A training app as versatile as you. Start your free trial at  https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/Bear Butt Wipes - Bearbuttwipes.comPortable individually wrapped wipes for when nature calls and a DNF is not an option. Bear Butt Wipes: Stay wild. Stay clean.Check them out at Bearbuttwipes.comUse the code MIDPACKER for 10% off your order.⁠Run Trail Life⁠ - https://runtraillife.com/Find Official MPP Merch on RTL!!Use code: midpackerpod to double the donation from your purchase. Visit RunTrailLife.com to check out our line of Hats and Organic cotton T's.⁠Freetrail⁠ - https://freetrail.com/Visit Freetrail.com to sign up today.ultrarunning, Barkley Marathons, Niwot's Challenge, San Diego 100, navigation race, trail running, strength training, injury prevention, community running, “running with problems”, perseverance

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts.Join the Newsletter at: ⁠MidPack Musings SubStack⁠⁠Support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠.⁠Check Out MPP Merch Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods.Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy's Coaching PageSTOKED TO PARTNER WITH  JANJI HYPERLYTE LIQUID PERFORMANCEBEAR BUTT WIPES USE PROMO CODE MIDPACER FOR A SWEET DISCOUNTTRAINING PEAKS start your free trial at  https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/“Failure means you found your edge—that's where you learn.”In this episode, Troy sits down with the one and only Gary Cantrell, better known to the trail world as Lazarus Lake. From humble beginnings in Tennessee to building the most notorious events in ultrarunning, Laz has done more than just push limits—he's redefined them.What you'll hear in this episode:How Laz went from a casual runner to the creator of iconic ultras like the Barkley Marathons and Big's Backyard Ultra.The origin story of Barkley and the infamous map, highlighters, and those cryptic course notes.Why he believes failure is a feature—not a flaw—of a well-designed race.Thoughts on what makes someone endure, when everyone else taps out.His philosophy on community, suffering, and why the human spirit shines brightest in darkness.The ethos behind races that break you down, only to build you back stronger.Whether you're a back-of-the-pack grinder or chasing podiums, Laz's words will hit home. His belief that every runner has untapped reserves of toughness is as brutal as it is uplifting.Relevant Links:The Barkley Marathons – Official SiteBig's Backyard UltraFrozen Head State Park (Barkley's Home)The Endurance Artist – Book on Lazarus LakePartner Links: Janji - Janji.comA big shoutout to our sponsor, Janji! Their running apparel is designed for everyday exploration, and 2% of sales support clean water initiatives worldwide. Plus, with a five-year guarantee, you know it's gear you can trust. Check them out at janji.com.Use the code MIDPACKER for 10% off your order.Hyerlyte Liquid Performance - https://www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.comMade by the ultra-endurance athlete, for the ultra-endurance athlete.More Carbs, More Dirt, More Miles.Check them out at hyperlyteliquidperformance.comUse the code MIDPACKER for 10% off your individual order and 10% off your first subscription order.“The Kid” Hans Troyer DocumentaryTraining Peaks - https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/A training app as versatile as you. Start your free trial at  https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/Bear Butt Wipes - Bearbuttwipes.comPortable individually wrapped wipes for when nature calls and a DNF is not an option. Bear Butt Wipes: Stay wild. Stay clean.Check them out at Bearbuttwipes.comUse the code MIDPACKER for 10% off your order.⁠Run Trail Life⁠ - https://runtraillife.com/Find Official MPP Merch on RTL!!Use code: MIDPACKER to double the donation from your purchase. Visit RunTrailLife.com to check out our line of Hats and Organic cotton T's.⁠Freetrail⁠ - https://freetrail.com/Visit Freetrail.com to sign up today.ultrarunning, Barkley Marathons, Big's Backyard Ultra, Lazarus Lake, Gary Cantrell, endurance, trail running, failure, mental toughness, race design, Tennessee, Frozen Head, grit, perseverance

Damian Hall is an ultrarunner, coach and writer who has held records on many of the UK's long distance challenges including the Pennine Way, Paddy Buckley Round, Cape Wrath Trail and Wainwrights Coast to Coast. He has placed 5th in UTMB (2018), 4th in Tor des Geants (2023), and has won the Spine Race. He has competed in the infamous Barkley Marathons ultra twice.Damian is also a founder of The Green Runners which is a global community of over 3000 runners who aim to highlight and take action on the climate and ecological crisis. Their 4 Pillars consider How We Move (travel), How We Kit-up, How We Fuel (diet), and How We Speak Out (activism). Damian talks us through the formation of The Green Runners, as well as talking about campaigns and activism, such as action taken against sportswashing. One of Damian's books is 'We Can't Run Away From This' which examines running's carbon footprint and ways to improve on this. In September 2025 and on the back of his Lakeland 100 win, Damian set out in suboptimal weather for his Three Solo Challenge where he attempted to run the UK Big Three rounds (Charlie Ramsay, Bob Graham and Paddy Buckley rounds) linked together by public transport. The Big Three had previously been linked together by car by Mark Hartley (1990) and then by bike by John Kelly (2020) in his Grand Round. Damian's round would add the vagaries of Britain's public transport system into the mix. We talk logistics and sleep deprivation, deteriorating weather, and about how he made the eventual decision to bail due to worsening conditions on the final half of the Paddy Buckley round in Snowdonia. Damian's website: www.ultradamo.comThe Green Runners: https://thegreenrunners.com/Into Ultra: https://intoultra.org.uk/homeThe round the world cycling book I mention is 'Coffee First, Then The World' by Jenny Graham. Links to articles on topics mentioned by Damian:www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/cvgxe2n05v3owww.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cv22vl99vwrowww.badverts.org/gamechangerthegreenrunners.com/running-through-oil/If you want to buy me a cuppa to help support the podcast, thank you and please do at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/finlaywild⁠⁠

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts.Join the Newsletter at: ⁠MidPack Musings⁠Support the MidPacker Pod on ⁠Patreon⁠.⁠Check Out MPP Merch Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods.Looking for 1:1 Ultra Running Coaching? Check out Troy's Coaching PageSTOKED TO PARTNER WITH  JANJI HYPERLYTE LIQUID PERFORMANCEBEAR BUTT WIPES USE PROMO CODE MIDPACER FOR A SWEET DISCOUNTTRAINING PEAKS start your free trial at  https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/"I had to prove I wasn't just another guy chasing Laz for a headline—I had to show up, over and over."In this episode, Troy sits down with Jered Beasley, journalist, author, and now, the man who got closer to Lazarus Lake than just about anyone. Jered's new book, Endurance Artist, is part biography, part endurance journey, and full-blown deep dive into the enigmatic world of Laz—the creator of Barkley Marathons and the Backyard Ultra.Jered shares his own story of burnout, reinvention, and how he found healing through running and storytelling. What started as a curious profile of an oddball race director turned into years of friendship, exploration, and digging up the strange and beautiful layers of one of ultrarunning's most legendary figures.In This Episode:How Jered transitioned from actor to investigative endurance writerThe 5-year journey to earn Lazarus Lake's trust (and the stories that followed)A raw look at failure, resilience, and finding peace through painInside the Backyard Ultra and Barkley from a storyteller's lensThe unseen emotional toll of embedded journalismWriting a book while feeling like you're not good enoughJareds Links:Endurance Artist – Jered's new bookIG - @jaredbnewyork X - @dbjaredRelevant Links:Lazarus Lake – Creator of Barkley and Backyard UltraBackyardUltra.comThe Barkley MarathonsVol StateHOTSStrolling Jim 40Partner Links: Janji - Janji.comA big shoutout to our sponsor, Janji! Their running apparel is designed for everyday exploration, and 2% of sales support clean water initiatives worldwide. Plus, with a five-year guarantee, you know it's gear you can trust. Check them out at janji.com.Use the code MIDPACKER for 10% off your order.Hyerlyte Liquid Performance - https://www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.comMade by the ultra-endurance athlete, for the ultra-endurance athlete.More Carbs, More Dirt, More Miles.Check them out at hyperlyteliquidperformance.comUse the code MIDPACKER for 10% off your individual order and 10% off your first subscription order.“The Kid” Hans Troyer DocumentaryTraining Peaks - https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/A training app as versatile as you. Start your free trial at  https://www.trainingpeaks.com/midpacker/Bear Butt Wipes - Bearbuttwipes.comPortable individually wrapped wipes for when nature calls and a DNF is not an option. Bear Butt Wipes: Stay wild. Stay clean.Check them out at Bearbuttwipes.comUse the code MIDPACKER for 10% off your order.⁠Run Trail Life⁠ - https://runtraillife.com/Find Official MPP Merch on RTL!!Use code: midpackerpod to double the donation from your purchase. Visit RunTrailLife.com to check out our line of Hats and Organic cotton T's.⁠Freetrail⁠ - https://freetrail.com/Visit Freetrail.com to sign up today.Jered Beasley, Lazarus Lake, Garry Cantrell, Barkley Marathons, Backyard Ultra, Endurance Artist, ultra running, endurance sports, embedded journalism, failure, resilience, Troy Meadows, MidPacker Pod

What kind of person dreams up the hardest race on earth, and then follows it up with one of the weirdest? This week on The Trailhead, Zoë and Brendan dive deep into the mind of Lazarus Lake, the man behind both the Barkley Marathons and Big's Backyard Ultra. Our guest, author Jared Beasley, joins to talk about his new book on Laz, unpacking the mystery, mischief, and mythology that made one man's backyard into a global endurance phenomenon. We explore what drives people to suffer on purpose, why Laz's races capture our collective imagination, and what they say about the culture of ultrarunning itself.

Host Scotty Sandow sits down with UltraRunning Magazine columnist Jared Beasley, an author and journalist who never expected to find himself embedded in the sport of ultrarunning and just wrote a new book called The Endurance Artist. The book offers an all-access pass to some of the world's most grueling races — and to the mastermind behind them: Gary Cantrell, better known as Lazarus Lake. The Barkley Marathons is legendary — a secretive, punishing event with book checkpoints hidden in the woods, and an elevation gain equivalent to climbing Mount Everest twice. And then there's Big's Backyard, where runners tackle a 4-mile loop every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains.  In The Endurance Artist, Jared uncovers the world of a reclusive figure (Laz) determined to rewrite the rules — challenging our ideas about success, failure and human potential. The Endurance Artist is available now at bookstores everywhere. Watch this episode on Youtube Subscribe to UltraRunning Magazine to read more of Jared's work Thanks to our episode sponsor, Drymax

For our 200th episode, I'm honored to welcome two legends of the endurance world: Lazarus Lake, the mastermind behind the Barkley Marathons and Big's Backyard Ultra and author Jared Beasley, whose new book The Endurance Artist dives deep into Laz's life and legacy. We talk about what it really means to chase the impossible, how pain and discomfort shape us, and why the “Danny's” of the sport (everyday athletes who rise beyond expectation) are so inspiring. Laz shares lessons from a lifetime of running, coaching, and creating races that break people down and build them back up, while Jared gives us a writer's view into the grit, humor, and heart of these iconic events. From dogs as life coaches to the team dynamics hidden in solo suffering, this conversation is a raw and memorable celebration of endurance, resilience, and living life to its fullesthttps://8020books.com/product/the-endurance-artist/Life Coaching with Travis MacyAre you a middle-aged man looking for a wise and powerful teammate to support your expansive journey in work, family, athletics, and life? Are you ready to finally learn about yourself: what really makes you tick, what holds you back, and what personalized systems will optimize your performance and wellness? Let's work together!travismacy.com/coaching

En este episodio te cuento la locura de la actividad inspirada en las Barkley Marathons que hicimos en Chamonix con Kiprun: brújula, mapa, libros escondidos y muchos kilómetros perdidos por la montaña. Además, viví el ambiente brutal de Notre Dame de la Gorge y la llegada de Tom Evans, ganador de UTMB 2025. Video de la feria del corredor de UTMB https://youtu.be/LG_PBX9pj04  Código descuento PDR en nutrición Fanté, Prozis, Bikila y Be Levels. ⚡Instagram: https://instagram.com/palabraderunner - Seguro de viaje Intermundial para cualquier país (descuento PALABRADERUNNER) https://pdrun.es/segurodeviaje - eSIM de datos Airalo (descuento PEDRO1993) https://pdrun.es/airaloesim - eSIM de datos ilimitada Holafly (descuento PALABRADERUNNER) https://pdrun.es/holafly

John Kelly is a prolific ultrarunner known for three finishes at the Barkley Marathons, winning the Winter Spine Race, FKTs on the Pennine Way, Long Trail, and Wainwrights 214, and more. Most recently John was ahead of record pace 1900 miles into an Appalachian Trail FKT attempt when his attempt ended in the Whites due to injury. Both special guest host (and White Mountains Legend) Bill Tidd and I (Will) were with him that weekend when it all went down. In this episode we talk about John's AT effort, the upcoming Tor des Géants that all three of us are running, and the Barkley Marathons. Find them both on Strava and find John on Instagram @randomforestrunner.Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us for 15% off your entire order.Podcast Instagram: @fromthebackcountry

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Michael Versteeg is racing UTMB on Friday. We hosted him for a long-form conversation at our Chamonix studio and somehow didn't spend much time talking about that fact at all. Instead, we covered topics like public lands, the Barkley Marathons, building houses, his deep connection to Cocodona, following curiosity wherever it leads, and the importance of checking obsession. Enjoy!Partners:Norda - check out the 005: the lightest, fastest, most stable trail racing shoe ever made (https://nordarun.com/)Gorewear - use code SINGLETRACKPOD30 at checkout on their website to get 30% off your purchase.Naak - use code SINGLETRACK15 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 15% off your purchase.Raide - Making equipment for efficient human-powered movement in the mountains (https://raideresearch.com/)Additional Links:Follow Michael on Instagram, BlogFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and PatreonSupport the show

Title: The Perseverance of The SaintsSpeaker: Rob BerrethScripture: Hebrews 10:32-39Episode Overview:In this sermon from Hebrews 10:32–39, we are reminded that the Christian life is both wonderful and hard—and that perseverance is essential. Using vivid illustrations like the grueling Barkley Marathons, the message calls us to look back at God's past faithfulness, look forward to the eternal reward, and keep looking to Christ in the present. Endurance isn't about white-knuckled effort, but about remembering who we are in Christ, where we're headed, and the One who sustains us along the way.Key Highlights:• Look Back Often (vv. 32–35): Remembering the early days of faith stirs passion and courage to endure trials. Hardship in obedience always brings joy, never regret.• Look Forward Always (vv. 36–39): The Christian life is a long-distance race with eternal reward—Christ Himself and life with Him forever.• The Need for Endurance: Perseverance is fueled by faith, the promise of God's Word, and the encouragement of fellow believers.• The Great Reward: We endure because Jesus is worth it. He is our better possession, our abiding joy, and our coming King.Call to Action:Take time this week to reflect on both where God has carried you and what He has promised ahead. When life feels heavy, remind yourself of the moments He has strengthened you in the past—and let that fuel fresh faith for today. Fix your eyes on Jesus, trusting that He will bring you to the finish line.Redeemer Church211 Northshore Dr. Bellingham, WA 98226www.redeemernw.org

Why do we do hard things? This week, Joey and Jess talk about the Baddie Performance Index, Barkley Marathons, fun types, self flagellation, dessert stomachs, and natural childbirth. They don't talk about Saquon. references Barkley Marathons Running so far away 

The Barkley Marathons is an ultramarathon trail race held each year in Frozen Head State Park in Morgan County, Tennessee, United States. Described as "The Race That Eats Its Young", it is known for its extreme difficulty, purposefully difficult application process, and many strange traditions, having been completed only 26 times by 20 runners since 1995.

https://www.thebeliever.net/the-immortal-horizon/   The Barkley Marathons is an ultramarathon trail race held each year in Frozen Head State Park in Morgan County, Tennessee, United States. Described as "The Race That Eats Its Young", it is known for its extreme difficulty, purposefully difficult application process, and many strange traditions, having been completed only 26 times by 20 runners since 1995.

In this episode Sally and Eddie have a discussion on a variety of topics, including how to know if you are overtraining. Enjoy!Other Episode Highlights:The Finisher documentary Barkley Marathons conversation A 50k race together? Choose Strong shake out & live podcast @ a 50k?How to get out of quicksandChoose Strong listener highlights Race with the burros Racing Barkley Marathons with a partner or a burro?!Listen to this podcast and you will PR “Sally Says” segment Impromptu live call with Coach Jeff CunninghamAll links, discounts, and ways to support the podcast are here.Choose Strong Book: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/aT7J1cf⁠⁠Sally McRae Strength App: ⁠⁠https://sallymcrae.app/⁠⁠Sally McRae YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@sallymcraestrength⁠⁠Merch: ⁠⁠https://sallymcraemerch.com/⁠⁠Want to send us mail? Here is the address if you want to say hi! 6771 Warner Ave. P.O. Box 2051Huntington Beach, CA 92647Episode Sponsors:Function Health: Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/a/sally-mcrae for $100 credit for new members!BonCharge: Visit https://boncharge.com/ and use code SALLY for 15% off!iRestore: Visit irestore.com and use code SALLY for 25% off or more + free shipping on iRestore Skincare!

Every Spring in northeastern Tennessee, roughly 40 people compete in a marathon they are very unlikely to finish. This is the Barkley Marathons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.