M: Yeah, this is not your ordinary marathon by any stretch, as if an ordinary marathon isn’t hard enough. It is considered by many to be the hardest, meanest, badass ultra marathon out there. Barkley Racer – Image from Outside Online. The race is held in late March or early April, and there are no more than 40 participants allowed to race. Main menu. I would die. First of all we use what we call the imperial system, not the metric system. Home; Photography; Podcast; TIPS for the TRAIL. For today’s fun fact about the United States, we’re going to learn about The Barkley Marathons. Numerous photographs, charts, and maps are included. Today we gingerly saunter our way into the world of competitive ultrarunning as we take a closer look at The Barkley Marathons and Where Dreams Go to Die-- two documentaries about the single most grueling footrace in the world.Watch Barkley on Amazon, watch Dreams here, then listen to the podcast below, here, or on iTunes here. Does this week’s expression ring a bell? And let me be clear to right up front: I am in NO WAY interested in participating in this event. Also, don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, and if you like what you hear, please leave a review. Episode 81 is another interview the enigmatic Lazarus Lake. FIFTEEN people have finished the Barkley over the past 33 years. Here’s one of the best: And this is the Runner’s World article about last year’s race (2019), in which nobody finished: Another of Lazarus’ famous races, Big’s Backyard Ultra: Outside magazine rocks, and this feature on Lazarus is AMAZING: As we mentioned earlier, the trails are not cleared nor marked. Martin Luther King, Jr. — the infamous James Earl Ray — escaped from the Brushy Mountain State Prison, which backs up against what is now Frozen Head State Park. The New York Times Article on The Barkley Marathons – March 2013. 5k stands for five kilometers. Tales From Out There is the story of the Barkley Marathons, arguably the world's toughest long-distance trail foot-race. Here’s a hint: Massive amounts of planning, decades of course knowledge, his Aunt Brenda’s cookies, and the incredible ability to focus through a dense fog of fatigue. Gary Cantrell, also known as Lazarus Lake is the creator of two of the world’s most famous ultra-running concepts; The Barkley Marathons and Backyard ultra . When talking about driving, of course that’s a different story. This isn’t the race for you OR me. However, we’ve got some cool additional links and videos in our show notes, so check those out at howintheworldpodcast.com. This Matt Cantrell 2021 Barkley Marathons race report offers great insight from a Virgin Barker you might not know much about. Right. For example, the application fee, as you mentioned before, is only $1.60, and the entry fee, if you want to call it that, is different for different groups. H: Yeah, that’s a measly 60 miles in no more than 36 hours. For today’s fun fact about the United States, we’re going to learn about The Barkley Marathons. Matt is an experienced runner with a strong background in 50 mile, 100 mile and other ultras, and he clearly has the positive attitude and grit required for … Both a podcast episode and a full article The Barkley Marathons, the toughest trail race in the world, is held in and near Frozen Head State Park in Tennessee, with a distance of more than 100 miles. Now, the fastest 100-mile ultras have been run in about 13 hours, so one would think that – yeah, it’s in the woods and stuff, but I have an extra 47 hours to make up for that. The cumulative elevation gain is the equivalent of summitting Mt. H: Other oddities about the race would make this episode way too long, but a few are worth mentioning. However, there are certain periods of time that we do use the metric system. In 1977, the assassin of the Rev. 23: Illuminating info on the magic of fireworks, Ep. I did a 10k. Legend has it that a guy named Gary Cantrell (who goes by “Lazarus Lake” or simply, “Lazarus”), was watching this news report on TV and said to himself “I could’ve done at least 100 miles” in that time. So cool! I’m sure this adds to the exhaustion of the race. PODCAST: The 2016 Barkley Marathons. South Dakota is a state in the United States that has always been heavily populated by Read more…, For today’s American Culture and History lesson, we’re going to learn about the Culture and Practice of Tipping in the U.S.. We’re going to be talking about tipping and we’ll start by talking about where Read more…. Only 40 runners are selected to run. If you have stuttered, Hi! First of all we use what we call the imperial system, not the metric system. H: If you have a How in the World topic you’d like us to answer, leave us a recording at our website. https://americanenglishpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/001-Fun-Fact-Jog-Your-Memory.mp3. However, there are certain periods of time that we do use the metric system. Listen to this episode from The How in the World Podcast on Spotify. And that’s just in one day! 25: Behind the infamous Patterson Bigfoot footage, https://tnstateparks.com/parks/frozen-head. Although the park does have maintained trails, the race doesn’t use those because that would be too easy. You’ll get sucked in, just like we did. Hill Season Podcast: Mig Panhuysen on Barkley Marathons. Not sure how he does that, and I certainly don’t recommend it, and oh, by the way, have I mentioned that he’s crazy? A trip to Frozen Head State Park ahead of the 2020 Barkley Marathons. First, the date of the race and when and how to enter the race are a secret. M: It’s really fascinating. H: Yeah, back when you were trail running, you said you enjoyed it because running through the woods would take your mind off the pain of actually running. Just that should give you a pretty fair idea of what this race is like. Show Notes: CorePower Yoga; Go Beyond Racing Posts about barkley marathons written by talkultra. Like, for real. But first, honey, give us the short history of this incredible race. And if you can’t make it past the first three laps, you can consider yourself lucky to complete what they call the “Fun Run” or the “Kid’s Race.”. So we do use kilometers when talking about races under the 26 miles. If, There’s a new episode out! I think this year’s Barkley Marathons finish provided just that. In addition to the Barkley, he’s created several other ultramarathons. M: By the way, I heard that one year, all of the books he used were porno. Someone might also do a 10k. In this episode, you’ll learn about one of the United States’ most exciting yet grueling trail races, the infamous Barkley Marathons. This makes it hard for entrants to commit because of work and family obligations, so Lazarus also creates a “Wait” list of substitutes. Tell your friends about us, give us a 5-star rating if you like what we do, and subscribe anywhere you get your podcasts! One participant each year is deemed a “human sacrifice” and was selected as the least likely to finish even one lap; their bib number is 1 and they get to take off with the knowledge that everyone is betting on them to quit first. This week, I’m divi, At this point in time, I’m sure all of us our cr, Mount Rushmore and The Crazy Horse Memorial. In this book, the 24-year history of this event is covered in detail, with all known runners and their results listed. This is, after all, called by some “the race that eats its young.” I don’t want to eat my young. H: Right, because you probably aren’t finishing it anyway! So let’s begin by talking a little bit about measurement in English. For real. Skip to secondary content. I’d be too busy looking for roots that could potentially trip me to think about how much I hate running, which is easy to do when you’re running on boring pavement. It has no official website. Each lesson is much more than just the audio. M: Hahaha, accurate. In the Barkley marathon’s 33-year history, only 15 participants have finished it. And by the way, it’s widely speculated that the race is actually closer to 130 miles or more, once the elevation changes are considered. YOU MUST WATCH THIS MOVIE. Think of it like an ultramarathon trail run on steroids – but these steroids don’t exist because they are way too strong to be approved by the FDA and you would probably just plop over dead if you took one. How in the world did Martin Luther King’s assassination contribute to the creation of the world’s most difficult ultramarathon trail run event? Since that time, a TOTAL of only 15 people have finished it. Veterans who have finished the race must bring a pack of Camel cigarettes. Barkley veterans who have never finished bring a specific article of clothing that changes each year. So if you’re going to a race you might see 5k. Check out the latest episode below. Some of that ground was nearly impossible to WALK through. Those lucky participants (and by lucky, I mean unlucky) are drawn at random from a narrowed-down list of applicants. You get a new bib, and consequently a new number, for each loop. But somehow, this is still... – Listen to 182 - The Barkley Marathon by Do Go On instantly on your tablet, phone or browser - no downloads needed. Just another surprise along the route, I guess. Everest – TWICE. Oakridger Newspaper article on The Barkley Marathons: Part 1, Part 2 (we are mentioned in Part 2) – April 2012 So, in that introduction you got to hear a few participants and the creator of The Barkley Marathons. Today I chat with Mig Panhuysen from the Netherlands, who I met in Greece, beneath the Olympus mountain. But the run itself isn’t the only insanity. Engle once competed in the Barkley Marathons, and like many before him, failed to finish race. The race is equal to five marathons through the punishing backwoods of Tennessee. So, the Barkley is run through the woods of Frozen Head State Park in Morgan County, Tennessee, which is near Knoxville – just west of the Blue Ridge Mountains. For today’s American Culture and History lesson, we’re going to learn about Competitive Eating in the U.S.. Pie eating competitions and county fairs go hand in hand in the US. The gruelling, super-secretive Barkley Marathons gets underway on Saturday. However, when going over 26 miles I think it would be very rare to use kilometers, although you could. Crossed that off my bucket list and was very excited about it. You must watch it now (look for it on Hulu, Netflix, and Prime before you buy it). M: OK, so how do the runners know where to go? 5k stands for five kilometers. The first challenge is figuring out how and when to apply. First of all we use what we call the imperial system, not the metric system. Barkley marathon’s “Fun Run” or “Kids’ Race” is 60 miles. Traditionally, this trail race has included five 20-mile loops that must all be completed in under 60 hours. Anyway, that’s all we have on the crazy Barkley Marathon today. But the Barkley, as we’ve alluded, is not your average trail run. M: Hahaha, yeah, Tennessee is known for its wacky weather and that early spring season is when it’s the absolute wackiest. The first year it was held was in 1986, and it is now world famous. However, there are certain periods of time that we do use the metric system. The Barkley, in its current iteration, began in 1989 and started building this underground, kind of cult following among trail runners and marathoners. Laz (real name Gary Cantrell) is an endurance race designer and director. When they’re under a marathon. The Barkley Marathons are actually two ultramarathons, a 60-mile one and a 100-mile one, that are world famous and take place in rural Tennessee every year. Click a quote to send it to your Twitter. The Barkley Marathons and Movie Piracy – Intermission 107 Audio Preview M: Until next week, stay safe, healthy, and curious, my friend. Search . That’s the race that takes people across the state of Tennessee, which is a very, very long state, east to west. Foooooog. The Barkley, however, is also a trail run, kind of. Hot Podcasts Popular shows today. So let’s begin by talking a little bit about measurement in English. We’d love to hear from you! 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