Saw this reddit post about the first woman to finish it a few days ago
and somebody linked this documentary that came out a few years back. I'm running on 3 hours of sleep because I stayed up and watched the doc smh
The race is so tough, finishing 3 loops is considered an accomplishment. Only 20 people have completed it a total of 26 times. Four people finished it this year
But them Ultra marathoners are a different breed. I can't front , watching this shyt made my push through my incline sprints in the gym this morning
and somebody linked this documentary that came out a few years back. I'm running on 3 hours of sleep because I stayed up and watched the doc smh
The race is so tough, finishing 3 loops is considered an accomplishment. Only 20 people have completed it a total of 26 times. Four people finished it this year
- The founder created the race after learning of the prison escape of James Earl Ray, the man who assassinated Dr. MLK Jr. The prison is along the race route.
- The race is not advertised. Applicants must submit an essay explaining why they want to compete and a $1.60 application fee.
- On the night of the event the participants have to listen for the sound of a conch shell that indicates the race will begin in one hour.
- The race begins with the lighting of a ceremonial cigarette.
- Runners must find books along the route and rip out pages that correspond to their assigned number to prove their progress.
- There are no route markers and participants have to memorize the route before beginning.
- The ascent and descent is the equivalent of 60,000 feet, twice the elevation of Mt. Everest. Much of the terrain has no path.
But them Ultra marathoners are a different breed. I can't front , watching this shyt made my push through my incline sprints in the gym this morning
