I am happy to share my interview with the producers of the documentary about the Barkley Marathons, Tim and Annika. Now, you will have the opportunity to watch this nightmare play out, from the safey and comfort of your cozy living room. For these reasons, it is extremely exciting to be witness to the developing film documentary about this sinister beast they call Barkley. For 25 years, the Barkley has “eaten its young”. It’s race history is rich with dark humor and the impossibility of it’s completion. The “Barkley” is ultrarunning legend…like a nightmare imagined for the very sake of destroying hopeful athletes. It is the hardest thing I have ever had to achieve.” And what do we enjoy the most? The things we work the hardest for. Horton wrote, “Man cannot enjoy that which he acquires without hard work and toil. In his story, Horton openly shared his thoughts on the Barkley Marathons. At the time this book was published, Horton had completed over a hundred ultramarathons. Horton successfully completed epic crossings of the United States, Pacific Crest Trail, and Appalachian Trail.
Horton, among the very best ultra-distance runners of all time, was well-versed in the most difficult events of our endurance subculture. On page 127, ultrarunning hero David Horton shared his story of successfully finishing the 100 mile “Barkley” ultramarathon (2001). One of the most powerful ultrarunning stories I ever read was published in the book, “Running Through The Wall”, by Neal Jamison.
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