One runner finishes ridiculous 100-mile Barkley Marathons (2014)

Originally aired March 31, 2014. National winner for Sports Reporting in the 2015 Edward R. Murrow Awards. The 2015 awards honor coverage from the 2014 calendar year.
Jim Matheny shot, wrote, voiced, and edited this sports report about one of the globe's most ridiculous races that humbles the largest ultra-marathon egos in the running world: The Barkley Marathons. Runners attempt 100 miles in 60 hours through some of the most difficult terrain in East Tennessee.
Shot over two days, Matheny takes viewers through the registration process and rules of the race with no clear route and explains the historical origins of the event. On the final day, Matheny follows the only runner yet to drop out of the race as he pushes toward the finish. Enjoy this sports report that gives the mainstream a rare peek at an event that has developed a small global cult following. Full written article at this link: bit.ly/3HXgxO0
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