23: Illuminating info on the magic of fireworks, Ep. Today I chat with Mig Panhuysen from the Netherlands, who I met in Greece, beneath the Olympus mountain. Curated Podcasts Recommended by media. 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. Show Notes: CorePower Yoga; Go Beyond Racing Foooooog. The Barkley is an ultramarathon, which means it’s longer, much longer, than your everyday, run-of-the-mill marathon, which is usually 26 miles. . For today’s fun fact about the United States, we’re going to learn about The Barkley Marathons. This is the 2014 trailer for the movie we mention in the section below. check out the podcast episode on iTunes here, on Android here, or on the web player at the bottom of this post. The Barkley Marathons and Movie Piracy – Intermission 107 Audio Preview First of all we use what we call the imperial system, not the metric system. M: Hahaha, yeah, Tennessee is known for its wacky weather and that early spring season is when it’s the absolute wackiest. H: This is exactly why I’m fascinated by the race but in absolutely no way want to participate. Premium content in the American Culture and History Course (Part 1) will push you to improve your language level from an intermediate to advanced level. M: Yeah, this is not your ordinary marathon by any stretch, as if an ordinary marathon isn’t hard enough. You must watch it now (look for it on Hulu, Netflix, and Prime before you buy it). At his peak, he was running 80-100 miles per week, unless it was leading up to a big race. It is held in and near Frozen Head State Park in Tennessee, with a distance of more than 100 miles. That’s just a few more than the number of people who have walked on the moon. However, when going over 26 miles I think it would be very rare to use kilometers, although you could. The Barkley is a roughly 100-mile run through unmarked and incredibly rugged terrain. 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. Like we mentioned, Lazarus himself was an avid long-distance runner, and when we say avid long-distance runner, we mean it. Click a quote to send it to your Twitter. On average, only about 3 or 4 racers complete the Fun Run each year. Like once, it was a white t-shirt, once, a size-18 flannel shirt, once, a “cool t-shirt with foreign writing on it”, or most recently, a pair of gold-toe dress socks in dark blue or black – basically whatever personal clothing need Lazarus has for that year. Just another surprise along the route, I guess. barkley marathons gary cantrell lazarus lake Written by eric schranz I host and manage ultrarunnerpodcast.com, a site devoted to the Mountain/Ultra/Trail running world. First, the date of the race and when and how to enter the race are a secret. 5k stands for five kilometers. 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…. Engle once competed in the Barkley Marathons, and like many before him, failed to finish race. 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. He is a 5 times participant of the Barkley Marathons and has a lot to share on physical and mental training. Lowcountry Ultras Podcast Interview – March 2012. 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. Barkley Racer – Image from Outside Online. Oakridger Newspaper article on The Barkley Marathons: Part 1, Part 2 (we are mentioned in Part 2) – April 2012 Hello hello, and welcome to this first podcast episode! For the full interview with John Kelly about his incredible Barkley Marathons 2017 finish (plus more!) Someone might also do a 10k. YOU MUST WATCH THIS MOVIE. However, we’ve got some cool additional links and videos in our show notes, so check those out at howintheworldpodcast.com. Episode 22: Barkley Marathons & Jordan FKT Episode 22 features Dan and James discussing in detail, first James’ attempt at the 2019 Barkley Marathons and then Dans 600km run across Jordan a fortnight ago. The race is equal to five marathons through the punishing backwoods of Tennessee. H: Yeah, most recently, he walked across the entire United States, from Rhode Island to Oregon, and he did that because, well, he’s crazy and always wanted to. Bachelor, Oregon 7.22 Appalachians Killington, Vermont 8.18 - 8.20 Rocky Mountains Copper Mountain, Colorado 9.8 - 9.10 For those … Episode 25: How in the world did the infamous Patterson footage turn Bigfoot into a household name? In this episode, you’ll learn about one of the United States’ most exciting yet grueling trail races, the infamous Barkley Marathons. You’ll get sucked in, just like we did. So we do use kilometers when talking about races under the 26 miles. And the route? That’s kinda cool, paying homage to the roots of the race. Although the park does have maintained trails, the race doesn’t use those because that would be too easy. H: Yeah, that’s a measly 60 miles in no more than 36 hours. I did a 10k. Great article about Lazarus Lake himself: Here’s the extensive NYT article we referenced in the podcast: Facebook page for the Barkley (fan-administered): The unofficial Barkley website (also fan-administered) – go deep in the blogs here for some great info and insights on the race: Runner’s World has several articles about the Barkley, not surprising. The race is held in late March or early April, and there are no more than 40 participants allowed to race. When talking about driving, of course that’s a different story. 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. But the Barkley, as we’ve alluded, is not your average trail run. 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 The gruelling, super-secretive Barkley Marathons gets underway on Saturday. This isn’t the race for you OR me. Check out the latest episode below. Because, you know, this isn’t the type of race where you have volunteers at each corner making sure you go the right way. Tales From Out There is the story of the Barkley Marathons, arguably the world's toughest long-distance trail foot-race. It's birth was inspired by the mountains, a prison, and a famous escape. 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.”. Hahaha. And to add to Lazarus’ bad-assery, which is a word I just made up, he pulls out his own teeth when they need to be extracted so that he can avoid going to the dentist. So I. This Matt Cantrell 2021 Barkley Marathons race report offers great insight from a Virgin Barker you might not know much about. The How in the World Podcast unravels some of the world’s most perplexing mysteries in just about 10 minutes. The Shakeout Podcast: The “7,199 seconds” episode Listen to the second episode of The Shakeout Podcast, a weekly conversation about what's going on in the world of running. For today’s fun fact about the United States, we’re going to learn about The Barkley Marathons. Right. 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. Much of the route is covered with bushes that boast one-inch thorns, like something out of “Lord of the Rings” or something. The entry form itself asks some pretty strange questions, and only after completing it are the participants provided the date of the race. How in the world did Martin Luther King’s assassination contribute to the creation of the world’s most difficult ultramarathon trail run event? Only 40 runners are selected to run. Also, don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, and if you like what you hear, please leave a review.Show Notes: CorePower Yoga Go Beyond Racing The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young Under Armour Mountain Running Series Cascade Volcano Mt. Don’t forget to hit “subscribe”! For example, the Vol State 500K. However, there are certain periods of time that we do use the metric system. Hosted by Mark & Holly Johnson. H: Or to run SO FAR, through it. The website of Frozen Head State Park, where the Barkley is held: Pretty cool – you can even tour the Brushy Mountain State Prison while you’re in the area: This is a really great and detailed blog about the race, written by a fan: http://www.mattmahoney.net/barkley/. And let me be clear to right up front: I am in NO WAY interested in participating in this event. https://americanenglishpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/001-Fun-Fact-Jog-Your-Memory.mp3. H: Several years ago, Mark and I found ourselves watching a documentary on Netflix about an absolutely crazy thing called the Barkley Marathon, and I’ve been fascinated by it ever since. For example in races, when they’re under 26 miles. As expected, it changes every year. Laz (real name Gary Cantrell) is an endurance race designer and director. For real. This week’s episode answers the question: How in the world did Martin Luther King’s assassin contribute to the creation of the world’s most difficult ultramarathon trail run event? In addition to the Barkley, he’s created several other ultramarathons. In 2018, he walked across the United States, starting in Rhode Island and ending in Oregon. It was cancelled in 2020, by the way, because of the COVID pandemic. In other words, I did a 10 kilometer race. I can’t even begin to image trying to run through it. Episode 81 is another interview the enigmatic Lazarus Lake. M: By the way, I heard that one year, all of the books he used were porno. Great self-esteem builder, there. Anyway, that’s all we have on the crazy Barkley Marathon today. Incidentally, Lazarus started smoking cigarettes the day he also started running. Others experience hallucinations. It has no official website. In this book, the 24-year history of this event is covered in detail, with all known runners and their results listed. Lazarus, who was an avid long-distance runner, decided to map out a race in that area and named it after a good friend named Barry Barkley. The Barkley is an ultramarathon, which means it’s longer, much longer, than your everyday, run-of-the-mill marathon, which is usually 26 miles. Veterans who have finished the race must bring a pack of Camel cigarettes. iancorless.com – Photography, Writing, Talk Ultra Podcast Photography, Writing, Podcast, Speaking, Reviewing & Running. Explorer Find similar podcasts. If runners complete 60 miles (97 km) this is know… Listen Later API Data Discover Real-Time Episodes being played now. The Barkley Marathons just might be the toughest race on the planet: a 100-mile-long, unsupported slog through the Tennessee backcountry that … H: Other oddities about the race would make this episode way too long, but a few are worth mentioning. 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. 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. That means, it isn’t run on a paved surface. Right. The New York Times Article on The Barkley Marathons – March 2013. When they’re under a marathon. Search . M: Yeah, this is not your ordinary marathon by any stretch, as if an ordinary marathon isn’t hard enough. Listen in to hear all about it, including: Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 15:20 — 21.1MB) | Embed, Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Deezer | RSS. The first challenge is figuring out how and when to apply. M: It’s really fascinating. A trip to Frozen Head State Park ahead of the 2020 Barkley Marathons. This is how they know that racers are covering the entire loop and not cutting any of it short. In my podcast with Charlie, I attempted to lure Charlie into talking a little about the “Fight Club of Running”, the Barkley Marathons, The race that eats its young. M: Exactly. Traditionally, this trail race has included five 20-mile loops that must all be completed in under 60 hours. M: There’s not. It can be freezing, rainy, blazing hot, or even snowing. But you know, trail run isn’t really correct, either. 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. If, There’s a new episode out! The Barkley Marathons, with its historic low finish rate (only 15 runners in 30 years), is perhaps the most difficult ultramarathon trail race in the world. First-time participants must bring a license plate from their home state or country for Lazarus’ collection and these are displayed at the starting gate. The only thing really fit for this section this week is for us to include many more resources and articles to read about Lazarus Lake and his infamous races. 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. Lastly, the three breakdown the Netflix documentary on the Barkley Marathons, a bizarre and daunting trail race in the hills of Tennessee. However, there are certain periods of time that we do use the metric system. Barkley marathon’s “Fun Run” or “Kids’ Race” is 60 miles. Also, don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, and if you like what you hear, please leave a review. John Kelly Interview – Barkley Finisher 15. M: No, that wouldn’t work for you. Hill Season Podcast: Mig Panhuysen on Barkley Marathons. M: Yeah, it takes forever just to DRIVE across Tennessee, let alone run. So let’s begin by talking a little bit about measurement in English. The fairly odd and elusive Lazarus Lake is gracing HBO to talk about how he created the Barkley Marathons. But the run itself isn’t the only insanity. H: The Prison closed in 2009 and is now part of the Barkley course. Only a handful of those are accepted each year. Those lucky participants (and by lucky, I mean unlucky) are drawn at random from a narrowed-down list of applicants. However, when going over 26 miles I think it would be very rare to use kilometers, although you could. Some of that ground was nearly impossible to WALK through. 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. A little background on the race creator, Lazarus Lake, How many people have completed this race since its inception, Some of the crazy quirks of the race (not the least of which is the application/entry process), Ep. Just that should give you a pretty fair idea of what this race is like. I recently watched the documentary “Where Dreams go to Die”. This is great listen podcast where you get to learn in-depth about the Barkley Marathons - from directing the race, course, runners, challenges of the Barkley Marathons, and more from the man himself - Lazarus Lake. Skip to primary content. This week we talk about the INSANE marathon. I’m not sure I’ll ever run an ultra marathon...probably not, but I’m inspired by the men and women that do. Episode 23: How in the world do fireworks work their magic? 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. When they’re under a marathon. The Barkley Marathons is unlike any other ultramarathon in the world. The Barkley is an event with a mysterious lore. However, there are certain periods of time that we do use the metric system. 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. H: Right, because you probably aren’t finishing it anyway! The Barkley Marathons has gained in popularity over the past few years, mostly because of new documentaries and stories that take you inside the … H: If you have a How in the World topic you’d like us to answer, leave us a recording at our website. Numerous photographs, charts, and maps are included. In 2020, by the way, I heard that one year, all of the COVID pandemic the system... 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