The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

Jasmin Paris | Barkley Marathons Finisher


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Jasmin Paris is a veterinarian, mom, and ultrarunner from Edinburgh, Scotland. Last week she became the 20th person and first woman ever to finish the Barkley Marathons, a legendary endurance challenge in Frozenhead State Park in Wartburg, Tennessee. Finishing in a time of 59:58:21, Jasmin barely completed the course under the 60hrs cutoff, inspiring thousands of people around the world. We go deep on the Barkley performance in this podcast.

Topics discussed:
  • Introduction and Personal Background
  • Career as a Veterinarian and Academic Background
  • Love for Learning and Academic Approach to Athletics
  • Intuition and Confidence in Finishing the Barkley Marathons
  • The Importance of Uncertainty in the Barkley Marathons
  • Dealing with Uncertainty and Challenges
  • Intellectual and Mathematical Approach to the Barkley Marathons
  • The Slim Margin of Finishing the Barkley Marathons
  • The Difficulty of the Barkley Marathons
  • Jared Campbell's Act of Sportsmanship
  • Encounters with Fellow Finishers
  • The Final Moments of the Race
  • Reflections on the Achievement
  • Dealing with Attention and Inspiring Others
  • Memorable Moments with Other Finishers
  • Acknowledging Damien and Family Support
  • Admiration for Those Who Keep Trying

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