Taking on a challenge as daunting at the Barkley Marathons certainly requires a unique training schedule, and Paris explained what lengths she has gone to give herself the best possible chance of completing the course. “I heard mentioned that 9 hours 30 mins is the longest the first lap should take if one wants to stand a chance of finishing, so I guess I’m aiming for that.”
“I’ve certainly made use of the many blogs and documentaries/films/videos available from previous participants including Nicky, and the books that have been published about the race.
Alongside the treacherous nature of the course, runners also have a time-limit to compete against – the full five laps must be completed with 60 hours (12 hours per lap) – another aspect of the race Paris has had to prepare for:
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