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Barkley Fall Classic – 2019 Edition

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September 21, 2019 Focus on what you have … Prologue. The first sign that this day was going to be great was this – You were following the long line of vehicles slowly moving to get to the event’s parking lot. You were the last one allowed to get in. The rest was directed to the park’s parking lot, which was half-a-mile away. And having a small car, you got the best parking space next to the event’s staging tent. Score! Then, while putting everything on, and prepping for the start, you realized you missed your supplementary nutrition – your … Continue reading Barkley Fall Classic – 2019 Edition

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Barkley Fall Classic – 2018 Edition

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September 15, 2018. Prologue – An Opinion. There are those who came to do the 50k, and failed. There are those who came to do the marathon, and succeeded. One runner came with a mindset to do the 50k, and failed. And settled for a marathon finish.  Another came with a mindset to do the marathon, and succeeded. Now, who is the more deserving participant? Both finished the marathon.  But there’s a difference.  The first one came and tried, failing in the process.  The second one came and succeeded, but he actually failed even before the start of the race. … Continue reading Barkley Fall Classic – 2018 Edition