Jasmin Paris | Barkley Marathons Finisher

Mar 30, 2024

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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