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Re: Barkley Marathons chitchat
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:36 pm
by whitestone
This comment had me laughing...
We are hoping there is no intervention from the Tennessee state legislature, as we currently have seven runners in transition
Re: Barkley Marathons chitchat
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2024 1:24 am
by Richpips
whitestone wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:36 pm
This comment had me laughing...
We are hoping there is no intervention from the Tennessee state legislature, as we currently have seven runners in transition
Re: Barkley Marathons chitchat
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 10:46 am
by whitestone
Looks like there are seven runners(?) out on the last lap. First time that there's been this many left at this stage. The seventh made it out onto the final lap with just three minutes to spare!
Re: Barkley Marathons chitchat
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 12:21 pm
by Bearlegged
“It was 2'59" more than necessary.”
Re: Barkley Marathons chitchat
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:06 pm
by Richpips
Fingers crossed for #smalleuropeanwoman
Re: Barkley Marathons chitchat
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:23 pm
by Bearlegged
I see Jasmin is going clockwise. Given this is the direction chosen by the leader, is she in for an easier* time?
*Less unimaginably horrible
Re: Barkley Marathons chitchat
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:10 pm
by GregMay
Apparently Jared C waited for her before they started, then let her choose. Seeing as he already has three finishes, this feels like quite a wonderful sporting attitude.
As for easier, i guess in a way its supposed to be less hard.
Re: Barkley Marathons chitchat
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:26 pm
by whitestone
We have a winner!
At time of writing (20:24) there are about 52mins left until entrants are timed out. Could be close for some. (dit dit daaa)
Re: Barkley Marathons chitchat
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:32 pm
by GregMay
Finisher :)
Re: Barkley Marathons chitchat
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:38 pm
by GregMay
Second finisher in - John Kelly (3rd finish)
Re: Barkley Marathons chitchat
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:40 pm
by GregMay
Damo Hall in - but scratch.
Re: Barkley Marathons chitchat
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:46 pm
by whitestone
GregMay wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:40 pm
Damo Hall in - but scratch.
That's gotta hurt! "Damian Hall came in from the wrong direction after not completing loop five of the #BM100."
Re: Barkley Marathons chitchat
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 10:19 pm
by GregMay
Looks like Jasmin is a non finisher in the time limit. Awaiting the update...hoping it's not the case.
EDIT!!! Nope, with just under 1 min 40s to spare. FLIP YES!
Re: Barkley Marathons chitchat
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 10:22 pm
by Bearlegged
Whoop whoop!!!
Re: Barkley Marathons chitchat
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 10:24 pm
by whitestone
Crikey that were a close hobbling thing! I think she's the first Brit to finish it - the early years on the spreadsheet don't have nationality so can't be sure.
Largest ever number of finishers despite “That new section is brutal. You are a bad man.”
Re: Barkley Marathons chitchat
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 10:28 pm
by Bearlegged
I don't think I have ever been quite so invested in Twitter. Normal service can now resume.
Re: Barkley Marathons chitchat
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:02 pm
by Johnallan
Jasmin
Re: Barkley Marathons chitchat
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:57 pm
by Bearlegged
Re: Barkley Marathons chitchat
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:17 am
by Mart
What a finish
Re: Barkley Marathons chitchat
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 1:10 am
by Richpips
Excellent!
The first ever finisher was a Brit also.
Re: Barkley Marathons chitchat
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:05 am
by psling
whitestone wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 10:24 pm
Crikey that were a close hobbling thing! I think she's the first Brit to finish it - the early years on the spreadsheet don't have nationality so can't be sure.
Largest ever number of finishers despite “That new section is brutal. You are a bad man.”
Crazy. Imagine the mental state, just 2 minutes between total euphoria and total devastation. Less than 30 finishers in the event's history, 1st woman to complete. Awe inspiring.
Re: Barkley Marathons chitchat
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 1:12 pm
by whitestone
Re: Barkley Marathons chitchat
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2024 5:03 pm
by fatbikephil
Just twigged thats her that won the spine race back in 2019. Makes what we get up to look a bit lightweight
Re: Barkley Marathons chitchat
Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2024 1:58 pm
by Wotsits
Amazing achievement
Got to be boarderline type2/1 tho!!
Re: Barkley Marathons chitchat
Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2024 6:07 pm
by redefined_cycles
fatbikephil wrote: ↑Sat Mar 23, 2024 5:03 pm
Just twigged thats her that won the spine race back in 2019. Makes what we get up to look a bit lightweight
Anyway, that book, The Finishers: a brief insight into the chapters. Fascinating read it seems. Imagine reading the stories of the 15 finishers over the past 37+ years. Judging from this
https://thepilloutdoor.com/feature/the- ... g/?lang=en it's gonna be a £45 well spent!