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The Roughest, Toughest Race in the World

The Atlantic
The Roughest, Toughest Race in the World

In 30 years, only 14 runners have completed the Barkley race. 100 miles in steep, rough woods, nonstop. The Atlantic has a great short documentary on the race that was inspired by a prison escape.


From Weekly Filet #165, in June 2014. More on: ,

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