Video: Gary Robbins Trains for the Barkley Marathons

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 Becker