The Barkley Marathons just might be the toughest footrace on the planet. Since its inception, only 15 runners have ever been able to complete the full course. Ultra runner Gary Robbins hopes to add his name to that list, and in this video he shares how he prepares for such an event. As you’ll see, to get ready for an extreme race you have to train in some extreme ways.
Kraig is an outdoor and adventure travel writer based in Nashville, TN. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to numerous online and print outlets, including Popular Mechanics, Gear Junkie, Outside Online, National Geographic, Digital Trends, Business Insider, TripSavvy, about.com, and of course The Adventure Blog.
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