The Running Channel Podcast The First Ever Female Finisher of The Barkley Marathons...But What's Next? | Jasmin Paris
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May 22, 2024 Jasmin Paris, British ultrarunner famed for winning the Spine Race and becoming the first female finisher of the Barkley Marathons. She talks about Barkley’s brutal terrain and navigation challenges. She shares how she balanced intense winter training with family life, coped with fatigue, and chose her next big goal: the non-stop Tour du Mont Blanc.
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Gate-Collapse Finish After Ruthless Timekeeping
- Jasmin finished Barkley in 59:58:21 and collapsed over the gate after giving everything to reach it.
- She had counted minutes and seconds in the final hours, chasing splits to make the 60-hour cutoff.
Navigation Makes Barkley Uniquely Brutal
- Barkley combines brutal terrain, steep ascents/descents, thick briars and tough navigation to make it uniquely hard.
- Navigation and time lost when you're off-route are major race-defining challenges, even for experienced finishers.
Train Smart Around Life Commitments
- Focused Barkley training required winter miles, hill reps and targeted descent practice while balancing family and work.
- Use short weekday sessions, stair climbers and long technical weekend sessions to stack vertical and terrain exposure.