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Barkley marathons....

I know at some point there was a discussion going about the documentary on Netflix. This year one guy finished. One guy kinda finished, just 6 seconds late and coming from the wrong direction. 60 hours and 6 seconds later and still humble. This confirms it for me that Canadians just don't feel anger.

Fattest BQ on record--- *allegedly
2016 (and last) Rev3 Cedar Point champ- don't google the time though
M_WareGasBombMartinAaron WebsteyA_drizzleCraig_DccochraneHSeeley14rangamelTad_MGrantInSLCJames Lange
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    MattMatt Member, Administrator, Rooster Endurance Member
    We start feeling anger once the playoffs start next week. I've watched the Barkley documentary on Netflix. It's nuts.
    MartinfyrehaarCraig_DHensatcTad_MJames Lange
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    That dude is a triathlete (EMJ Team) so that's kinda awesome.
    M_WareAaron WebsteyCraig_D

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    I'm tempted to try the Barkley on the "sacrificial lamb" plan, but then I put down my crack pipe.
    M_WareGasBombAaron WebsteyCraig_DTad_MKenElPescadoPeladoBrew_Tri
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    maggierumaggieru Member, Pro Triathlete
    Watched the documentary this weekend. The craziest thing in my mind is that 1/3 or so of each 20 mile loop is off the beaten path so you literally have to use a compass and map in your delirious to figure out where you are going. How more people don't end up lost in the woods attempting it is beyond me.

    Highly recommend the documentary. Highly do not recommend being crazy enough to attempt it.
    GasBombAaron WebsteyDawnCfyrehaarCraig_DTad_MKenElPescadoPeladoJohns622
    insta: @magrusch
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    Robert RankinRobert Rankin Member
    edited April 2017
    Matt said:

    We start feeling anger once the playoffs start next week. I've watched the Barkley documentary on Netflix. It's nuts.

    For the first time since I can remember I don't have to worry about that because the Redwings were awful.

    I'd be willing to give this a shot but am not a boy scout in the least. I'd get out of sight from camp and get lost immediately. It'd be cool to say I finished a lap if I could figure it out though

    Anyone know how the EMJ guy did?

    I'll edit rather than delete my dumbass question now realizing the EMJ guy is John
    Aaron WebsteyCraig_DTad_M

    Fattest BQ on record--- *allegedly
    2016 (and last) Rev3 Cedar Point champ- don't google the time though
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    M_WareM_Ware Member, Rooster Endurance Member, Level 2 Supporter
    @GentlemanJerseyDave is the one who turned us on to the documentary last year, IIRC.
    MartinAaron Webstey
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    MartinMartin Member, Rooster Endurance Member
    edited April 2017
    Brent_R said:

    I'm tempted to try the Barkley on the "sacrificial lamb" plan, but then I put down my crack pipe.

    I thought it sounded cool until I saw the video of the guy that came in just pass the cutoff. I will happily take a "wimp" tag and pass. https://www.facebook.com/CanadianRunningMagazine/videos/10158430561995425/
    Aaron Webstey
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    My response to the documentary was that I love that this event exists and I never, ever, ever want to do it.
    M_WareDawnCTad_MJames Lange
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    EMJ guy is the only guy who finished and thus won this year, becoming the 15th finisher.
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    Gary (off course, 6 seconds over)'s blog post afterwards: http://garyrobbinsrun.com/blog/2017/4/close-but-no-cigarette

    Nuts. The guy swam through river rapids in top of everything else.
    M_Warefyrehaar
    Resident Genius.
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    Aaron WebsteyAaron Webstey Administrator, Rooster Endurance Member, Rooster Endurance Officers
    He wouldn't have finished even if he had crossed the line 7 seconds earlier.

    https://www.facebook.com/trasie.phan/posts/10212547374898805
    Tad_MMattfyrehaarrangamel
    #KOAT
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    He wouldn't have finished even if he had crossed the line 7 seconds earlier.

    https://www.facebook.com/trasie.phan/posts/10212547374898805

    Really ruining the feel good story here....
    Aaron Webstey

    Fattest BQ on record--- *allegedly
    2016 (and last) Rev3 Cedar Point champ- don't google the time though
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    MartinMartin Member, Rooster Endurance Member

    He wouldn't have finished even if he had crossed the line 7 seconds earlier.

    https://www.facebook.com/trasie.phan/posts/10212547374898805

    That explanation makes me respect this race even more.
    DawnCAaron WebsteyMattTad_M
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    Aaron WebsteyAaron Webstey Administrator, Rooster Endurance Member, Rooster Endurance Officers

    He wouldn't have finished even if he had crossed the line 7 seconds earlier.

    https://www.facebook.com/trasie.phan/posts/10212547374898805

    Really ruining the feel good story here....
    #sworry
    #KOAT
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    I was reading about the race today and thought of this place...hope you are all well.
    M_WareAaron WebsteyGasBombA_drizzleRyan HeislerHSeeley14

    Great Uncle, Average Father, Mediocre Triathlete

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    Aaron WebsteyAaron Webstey Administrator, Rooster Endurance Member, Rooster Endurance Officers
    Right back at ya @GentlemanJerseyDave ! Would love an update anytime you feel like it :)
    M_WareHSeeley14
    #KOAT
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    GasBombGasBomb Member, Rooster Endurance Member, Level 2 Supporter, POTM
    @GentlemanJerseyDave I hope you are healing and doing well.
    M_WareHSeeley14

    Clay Richard Gasway
    King of all Mediocrity
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    If you haven't wandered over to this guys blog, pretty interesting peek into his training in one post - http://www.randomforestrunner.com/2017/03/28/2017-barkley-marathons-training/.

    His last "big run" is a marathon-length set of hill repeats. Totally nutzo to me, and now feel even more fascinated by that race.

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    MattMatt Member, Administrator, Rooster Endurance Member
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    I like this guy's style, should get him on TRS.
    M_WareAaron WebsteykjrunninGasBombDawnCTad_M
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    kjrunninkjrunnin Member, Rooster Endurance Member, Level 2 Supporter
    Gary confirms he'll be giving it another go:


    M_WareAaron WebsteyGasBombfyrehaar

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    @AaronWebstey @GasBomb - Thanks.

    Here is the update:
    I started moving again a couple months ago and snagged some sweet Patella Tendonitis in the Right Knee. Freaking excruciating - this from a guy with 3 knee surgeries and a bum hip, that PT pain ranked pretty high. I had started trying to exercise too soon after surgery and had to stop then later again I started without a good build up or having fully re-stretched my body. That's all behind me. I'm at it again. Slower than I was but that knee issue woke me up to be patient. No clue where it all goes from here but I'm riding it out with a little hope. I know I need surgery on the Left Hip but until it really kicks in I'm planning to do all I can until December then spend the winter in traction - the left side is not the bridge-jumping level of pain I was in on the right side. All in all, it's fixable and I took my time away from sport to take up scotch and whiskey tasting so what's to complain aboug. I have an entry to the Marine Corps Marathon that was deferred from last year. The plan is to run it or take a DNS but feel good about having tried to get to the starting line.

    Other than that all is good. Work is good. Family is good. I appreciate your asking. When I can find the confidence to get my bike back on the road I will come around a bit more.
    Aaron WebsteyMattGasBombM_Waresimonsen77kjrunninRobert RankinKenElPescadoPeladoDawnCBrent_RTad_MHSeeley14

    Great Uncle, Average Father, Mediocre Triathlete

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    Aaron WebsteyAaron Webstey Administrator, Rooster Endurance Member, Rooster Endurance Officers
    Thanks @GentlemanJerseyDave , so great to hear from you buddy.
    #KOAT
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    Aaron WebsteyAaron Webstey Administrator, Rooster Endurance Member, Rooster Endurance Officers
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    Aaron WebsteyAaron Webstey Administrator, Rooster Endurance Member, Rooster Endurance Officers
    edited March 2018
    Just found out there is a Nova Scotian in the Barkely this year!!! Go Jodi Isenor!!
    M_WareHSeeley14kjrunninfyrehaar
    #KOAT
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    Two people left and only 9 minutes to finish and start the next lap. Not looking like there’ll be any finishers
    M_WareMartinkjrunninAaron WebsteyTad_M

    Fattest BQ on record--- *allegedly
    2016 (and last) Rev3 Cedar Point champ- don't google the time though
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    MartinMartin Member, Rooster Endurance Member

    There will not be a 100-Mile finisher this year. 36 hours has elapsed. #BM100

    — The Barkley Marathon (@BarkleyMarathon) March 26, 2018
    Can I sad my own post?
    M_WarekjrunninAaron Websteysimonsen77Tad_Mfyrehaarrangamel
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    Robert RankinRobert Rankin Member
    edited March 2018
    Have to think with the attention the documentary brought, along with a few recent finishers, Laz made the course as difficult as possible. That and the weather yesterday sounded terrible.

    A little less dramatic this year, Gary was 12 minutes past the cutoff to start the 4th lap
    Aaron Webstey

    Fattest BQ on record--- *allegedly
    2016 (and last) Rev3 Cedar Point champ- don't google the time though
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    EvilTwinEvilTwin Member, Rooster Endurance Member
    This was awesome to follow on Twitter this year......the course feed was hilarious and these guys are insane
    M_Waresimonsen77Tad_MKenElPescadoPeladoCraig_D
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    kjrunninkjrunnin Member, Rooster Endurance Member, Level 2 Supporter
    Gary is a much loved local runner & race director. Total class act. I hope he’ll try again next year.

    M_WareAaron WebsteyMartinRobert RankinfyrehaarKenElPescadoPeladoCraig_Drangamel

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