![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The test is made even more difficult by the fact that each competitor has to find books hidden around the course and tear out the page corresponding to their race number. It achieved legendary status following the 2014 Netflix documentary Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young. That is five 20-mile loops with more than 54,000 feet of ascent, each loop starting and finishing at the yellow gate where competitors and support teams make camp. The Barkley Marathons is regarded as one of the toughest races in the world and since 1986 only 15 different runners have managed to complete the full course. #BM100 - Keith MaWhat is the Barkley Marathons? (1:32) - will Jasmin return to Barkley soon?(1:52) - what inspired her Barkley attempt(4:12) - what her training looked like for Barkley(6:47) - sleep deprivation training?(8:32) - mentally preparing for Barkley(10:46) - whether her mental toughness is innate or trained (12:57) - balancing high-level ultra training and performance with work and parenting(14:38) - the keys to completing 3 laps at Barkley(17:11) - what she would do differently next time around(18:44) - other United States races and routes that appeal to herLinks:įollow Jasmin on TwitterRead Jasmin's BlogFootage of Jasmin at the 2019 Spine RaceJohn Kelly decided not to continue to loop 4 and tapped himself out. Most recently, she completed 3 laps, also known as a “Fun Run”, at the vaunted Barkley Marathons in Tennessee’s Frozen Head State Park.ĭue to Jasmin’s media schedule, we only had 20 minutes to chat but we covered good ground including what inspired her to line up for Barkley, what her physical and mental preparation looked like, the keys to completing a fun run, whether she has plans to return next year or beyond, and what other events and routes in the United States interest her. Her racing resume is significant with an overall win at the 2019 Spine race, a fastest known time on the Bob Graham Round, a top-10 finish at 2016 UTMB, and way more. Jasmin Paris is professional trail runner for Inov-8 based in the United Kingdom. ![]()
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