Stretch Posted August 8, 2020 Share In terms of tv coverage it won't be that different to any other big major Marathon race where all one really sees are the leaders anyway. Will be interesting to see how the runners approach this. Will they be inspired to run super hard? Without the hype of the crowds etc what will happen? Of course there will be the usual appearance fees and bonuses so that plays a role.I think the lack of crowds will make a big difference. I don't know why the can't have socially distanced crowd support Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted August 8, 2020 Share I see Kiprui Cheptegai is making his debut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b-rad Posted August 8, 2020 Share I see Kiprui Cheptegai is making his debutQuality runner Stretch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted August 8, 2020 Share Quality runnerVery....I think we have a record debut time.... Depending on the course ...19.5 times round st James park could be very monotonous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_ Posted August 8, 2020 Share Very....I think we have a record debut time.... Depending on the course ...19.5 times round st James park could be very monotonousThis'll suit the city-dwellers then, they're used to living on track workouts. The Kenyans and other gazelle-like open plains people will be bored to death.  (comic sans all) Lexx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted August 9, 2020 Share I've done about 200km on my Peregrine's and they are also wearing through on the upper mesh already, hoping they hold out to at least 600. Fantastic shoe otherwise.You should try the Terra Kiger's from nike. I have a pair and they are fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delarey Posted August 10, 2020 Share I am not a runner myself, but stumbled upon this documentary movie yesterday. Not sure if it was mentioned here before, but definitely worth a watch. Never heard of the Barkley Marathons, but it seems intriguing. "Where dreams go to die":Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b-rad Posted August 10, 2020 Share I am not a runner myself, but stumbled upon this documentary movie yesterday. Not sure if it was mentioned here before, but definitely worth a watch. Never heard of the Barkley Marathons, but it seems intriguing. "Where dreams go to die":Â https://youtu.be/NDZdsqbcGTUThink there have been a few from SA who have taken part. One chap from the Hilton area was there a couple years ago I think? Delarey and Lexx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted August 10, 2020 Share That is one insane race... I will get lost very very easily.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_ Posted August 10, 2020 Share Think there have been a few from SA who have taken part. One chap from the Hilton area was there a couple years ago I think?If it's the same dude I'm thinking of he didn't finish 1 lap. Â I'll hold my thoughts... Jewbacca 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_ Posted August 10, 2020 Share 183 miles done, 53 hoursFKT ended. She's in hospital on oxygen and getting treated for bronchitis. They pulled the plug on the race after worrying about her wheezing - could have been allergy induced, could have been her VERY low oxygen reading, could have been from running three or four hundred miles, who knows.  I haven't seen details of how far she went bit it looks about three quarters of the way on the map. Sucks. But what a monumental effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted August 10, 2020 Share If it's the same dude I'm thinking of he didn't finish 1 lap. I'll hold my thoughts...I believe you are correct.... I've been applying to run/walk/crawl that for 7 years.... I kind of stay fit every year just in case! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter-za Posted August 10, 2020 Share Think there have been a few from SA who have taken part. One chap from the Hilton area was there a couple years ago I think?​​Meet The Saffa Who Took On The Barkley Marathons!  ? EddieV and Delarey 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave303e Posted August 11, 2020 Share I still want to see the likes of Chris Forne and Stuart Lynch run that race... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave303e Posted August 11, 2020 Share Here is an interesting one- seems they will make the call come month end. I am holding thumbs but we will have to wait and see... Batch starts from a start bubble, no pacers, masks on at various places. Limited spectators. This will be an epic suffer fest of head down and run. Jewbacca, Raab and Chris_ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted August 11, 2020 Share I still want to see the likes of Chris Forne and Stuart Lynch run that race...Or that Kiwi dude who races/raced for Swedish armed forces. I also think that a lot of really good racers have missed out due to the absolute lottery nature of how to enter. On the KK100, it will basically be like a whole lot of endurance races in europe! No crowds, self supported aid stations, no one but competitors allowed on the course ie no pacers.... It's a change from KK, but a change into a 'traditional' race. It will be fun Edited August 11, 2020 by Jewbacca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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