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There are other books available with tips for running ultras but most don’t offer training plans. These training plans are difficult to come by.

We’ve taken a peek at the book and really like that aside from many tips for running ultras, it has customizable training plans for ultras (from 50k-100 mile distances). That book is Running Your First Ultra: Customizable Training Plans for Your First 50K to 100-mile Race by Krissy Moehl. But there is a particular book on our wish list. There are many running related books out there that would be enjoyed by runners, some of which we have talked about on the podcast in the past. The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young

The dvd can be purchased online or you can buy or rent the digital version as well through various platforms (itunes, amazon, google play, vudu). If you are at all interested in Barkley Marathons, watch this movie. Equal parts inspiring, entertaning and terrifying, the film does a really good job of capturing and conveying the race experience.

Although we wouldn’t mind being at the famous yellow gate as participants come through and head out for more or bow as Taps is played. As eye opening and mind blowing as the movie is about the race, it affirmed our thoughts that we have absolutely no interest (nor are we anywhere near capable) of doing this race. It provides a glimpse as to what the race is like, including the eccentric race director Laz and even gives the origin of the name of the race. We don’t want to give out too many details but this movie is totally worth it. The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young is a documentary about the 2012 edition of the race. So when a movie about the elusive and arguably the most difficult ultra came out it was something we had to see. It definitely piques the interest of many runners, even those of you who never want to attempt it. With a finisher rate of only about 1%, only 12 different people have finished the race since its debut. Just finding out the applicaton/registration process is a feat of its own. There is no race website or information on ultrasignup to read about the race or register for it. It’s an ultra race of 100ish miles out in Frozen Head State Park in Tennessee. If you’ve heard of Barkley Marathons you’ve heard it’s not like any other race. There’s finally a movie about the Barkley Marathons! Yes, you read that right.

Download barkley marathon the race that eats its young