Sights & Sounds | The 2021 Barkley Marathons

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  • Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
  • Some call it impossible. Notoriously difficult, the Barkley Marathons is the ultimate test for world-class ultra runners looking to explore the extreme limits of their physical and mental abilities. In March 2021, 35 runners returned to Wartburg, Tennessee, to chase five loops and search for hidden books in the rigorous wilderness of Frozen Head State Park.
    Every Barkley has its own set of challenges, and this year's race was no different: frigid temperatures, dense fog, torrential rain and an early start time made 2021 one of the most difficult Barkley's in recent history. Despite a heavily talented field of world-class runners including Jamil Coury, Courtney Dauwalter, Maggie Guterl and many more, only two runners (Jared Campbell and Luke Nelson) would go on to achieve the "Fun Run." There were no finishers.
    Enjoy the sights, sounds and stories from this year's race, which returned to Frozen Head State Park after the event was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19. A sincere and special thank you to Jamil Coury for making this opportunity possible, and to Lazarus Lake for allowing me to share the Barkley Marathons experience.
    Filmed & Edited by Kevin Lara
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 146

  • @agsmith001
    @agsmith001 3 роки тому +169

    best Barkley film, no cheezy music, just the sound of the rain it really puts you there!

    • @susanappleby2414
      @susanappleby2414 3 роки тому +4

      I loved the documentary though. I didn’t know what the Barkley was before I saw that film. I’ve enjoyed sharing it with friends who hate the typical film.

    • @stricklybusiness1254
      @stricklybusiness1254 3 роки тому +2

      but the black and white video? yeesh

    • @AaronCheck-dx3ud
      @AaronCheck-dx3ud 3 роки тому

      Couldn't agree more! The overblown epic soundtracks on most ultra/enduro films is often so cringe.

    • @rasm7266
      @rasm7266 2 роки тому

      Agree

  • @michaelfedora
    @michaelfedora 3 роки тому +129

    I think that most will agree that one of the things (or people) that was missing the most this year was Gary Robbins. Man I can't wait to see this guy finally finishing it!

    • @kevinlaraphoto
      @kevinlaraphoto  3 роки тому +12

      He was greatly missed this year. Hope to see him attempt the race again soon.

    • @marius8648
      @marius8648 3 роки тому +14

      He want to do it in 2022. This year, the race was reserved for american people because of Covid

    • @michaelfedora
      @michaelfedora 3 роки тому +5

      @@marius8648 yeah I watched his video where he explained why he decided no to come this year. Even if you'd completely disregard the risk about covid, financially it'd be crazy expensive to do it so I completely understand. But I believe it 100% if Kevin says that he was greatly missed!

    • @harrygrimley4352
      @harrygrimley4352 3 роки тому +1

      @@michaelfedora I haven't watched this yet but I was wondering why it would be expensive? Do you mean running it? Don't the participants pay an entry that should cover costs ? Looks like pure torture. Im interested.

    • @michaelfedora
      @michaelfedora 3 роки тому +11

      @@harrygrimley4352huge cost risk because of compulsory hotel quarantine when returning to Canada from States which would be at least $2000 (three days hotel quarantine) or 14 days if tested positive for covid on return (so $10k+). If not allowed on the return plane to Canada due to possible positive test he'd have to pay for US health care and I don't even want to start guessing how much that would be and as far as I know could be in tens of thousands (if not hundreds of thousands, I'm not even kidding). I'm in the UK and same as Canada we have a free health care. Hopefully we can see Gary next year when everything calms down!
      Watch his video ua-cam.com/video/Q_pGzfBXD6s/v-deo.html

  • @francesmcbride4592
    @francesmcbride4592 3 роки тому +178

    I am beyond excited that Courtney Dauwalter is finally competing! This year's Barkley was tough but I have no doubt that if she competes in future years she'll do really well.

    • @melissad1121
      @melissad1121 3 роки тому +4

      She’ll take it for sure and I can’t wait.

    • @harrygrimley4352
      @harrygrimley4352 3 роки тому +1

      Frances. Any idea how she did?

    • @samsterlicious864
      @samsterlicious864 3 роки тому +2

      @@harrygrimley4352 only did 2 laps

    • @greenhat7618
      @greenhat7618 3 роки тому +2

      @@samsterlicious864 not even 2 seems cuz the vid says only 2 guys finished loop 2

    • @Jimbojoebob
      @Jimbojoebob 3 роки тому

      She’s a beast

  • @collinmorris
    @collinmorris 3 роки тому +73

    Amazing how humble Courtney’s approach is.

  • @JeffPelletier
    @JeffPelletier 3 роки тому +74

    Really nice work Kevin. There’s a beauty in the simplicity of this film, and you captured some incredible sound bites.

  • @collinmorris
    @collinmorris 3 роки тому +29

    “Is everybody ready for fun time?” Most ominous words ever spoken.

  • @SP-tk9zn
    @SP-tk9zn 3 роки тому +26

    Love this kind of Barkley coverage, shows the toughness but also the great and profoundly human story behind it. Maybe one day I'll earn a spot...out there! Thanks for the good work!

  • @chandlerrodriguez7670
    @chandlerrodriguez7670 3 роки тому +8

    The last few shots on the picnic table of the horn, book, smokes, was very Wes Anderson and I loved it

  • @tymanot
    @tymanot 3 роки тому +10

    Thank you for the awesome video. Love to see and feel the atmosphere. Great athletes. And again no finisher. Barkely remains the challenge.

  • @canningsimon
    @canningsimon 3 роки тому +5

    A brilliant piece of work absolutely capturing the essence of the Barkley. For me, with many events claiming "the toughest....." this is easily the actual toughest. So many incredible athletes that don't make it show just how extreme this unique and eccentric race is. I am in awe of anyone who lines up to start. And of the legend that is Lazarus. Great film thank you.

  • @JonJosephKuhn
    @JonJosephKuhn 3 роки тому +13

    Absolutely beautiful work. Great job and the choice to go with black and white was a great one.

  • @cac7865
    @cac7865 3 роки тому +18

    Longer version please! That was wonderful

  • @JeroenW76
    @JeroenW76 3 роки тому +9

    Awesome how you caputered this year chapter of the great Barkley story! Raw and inspiring how people pushes their limits.

  • @flamingitaur
    @flamingitaur 2 роки тому +1

    Great documentary! Great footage! Seems like the weather was a huge factor. I was surprised when I saw the gentleman at the beginning of the film, Noé Castañón, Him and I ran together briefly toward the end of Wasatch 100 this year. He is a very cool, humble person. I really enjoyed the time I had to talk with him during the race. I'm glad to see he had the opportunity to run this race. Thanks for sharing.

  • @donaldbeck5602
    @donaldbeck5602 3 роки тому +8

    Thanks Kevin. This was awesome!!! Beautiful cinematography.

  • @Sanko1960
    @Sanko1960 3 роки тому +2

    Especially beautiful video of the woods and sections of the course and the weather. Ah, the weather - the very epitome of the uncertainty Lazarus Lake talks about at the beginning. Thank you Kevin!

  • @jkeiffer
    @jkeiffer 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for putting this out there. I enjoyed it a lot, and I'm glad that there was something to see from this race in 2021.

  • @susanappleby2414
    @susanappleby2414 3 роки тому +2

    Laz is one of the people I most admire with what he’s created and what he’s achieved. That rain though. Thank you for this film.
    Add Jared to the list. Glad he came back.

  • @IanPryor
    @IanPryor 3 роки тому +5

    Wow, the B&W really works for this! Awesome video, hope to see more from you in the future!

  • @robforney9252
    @robforney9252 3 роки тому +3

    Jamil shaking his head in disgust at the watch hahaha I was just east of there that weekend visiting family. the weather was ridiculous. That seemed to expedite people dropping. Crazy.

  • @jeffm234
    @jeffm234 3 роки тому +13

    Never a good sign when it's pouring rain before the start of the Barkley

  • @wetzky
    @wetzky 3 роки тому +3

    Beautifully done Kevin. Thank you for sharing your talents with us.

  • @Peter-ri9ie
    @Peter-ri9ie 3 роки тому +3

    Beautiful, man. Such a great video. Hope it gets the attention it deserves.

  • @ajculberson6389
    @ajculberson6389 3 роки тому +3

    The ending. Nice choice

  • @TheGumpRunner
    @TheGumpRunner 3 роки тому +1

    I’m so excited that Courtney decided to take on Barkley!! Hopefully next year she can crush it!

  • @jackshi
    @jackshi 3 роки тому +4

    This video is going to blow up. So good.

  • @jeffreynicol8287
    @jeffreynicol8287 2 роки тому

    Some years, the Barkley needs to win too. That's why it's so special.

  • @madebb24
    @madebb24 3 роки тому +5

    The laugh at the end 🤣

  • @curtiss5781
    @curtiss5781 Рік тому

    The cinematography is very nice

  • @chandlerrodriguez7670
    @chandlerrodriguez7670 3 роки тому +2

    This. .........this. Incredible.

  • @grzejnikMilosz
    @grzejnikMilosz 2 роки тому +1

    Spot On Masterpiece!

  • @mountainssea9642
    @mountainssea9642 3 роки тому +1

    The hardest race in the world. Hands down. You have to be the complete package in all aspects to do the “100” miler aka like 120 plus miles. Absolutely unbelievable even the “fun run” finishers.

  • @MrMaxkingone
    @MrMaxkingone Рік тому

    I love it, the raind and the wes anderson style

  • @simonhodgson4941
    @simonhodgson4941 3 роки тому

    The Barkley is absolutely fascinating. The watch this year just adds to the madness and the weather!!! 🌧🌧🌧 Jesus😂

  • @davidj7916
    @davidj7916 3 роки тому +8

    The weather for this race is so unpredictable...its looks like your decending into hell lol

  • @FaboMoreno
    @FaboMoreno 3 роки тому +4

    Muchas Felicidades Kevin por tu trabajo🔥 de filmación y edición de este gran evento, impecable trabajo! 👌🏽

    • @kevinlaraphoto
      @kevinlaraphoto  3 роки тому +1

      Muchas gracias! Es muy amable de tu parte

  • @tinabarrette963
    @tinabarrette963 11 місяців тому

    What a crappy year! Love the dedication and determination of these lunatic athletes.

  • @gadmas2670
    @gadmas2670 3 роки тому +2

    Love your style, great shots and editing

  • @sun-sea-solar
    @sun-sea-solar 2 роки тому

    Definitely Black and white is perfect for this race. Loved it.

  • @budycelyn
    @budycelyn 3 роки тому +1

    stunning weather

  • @spilledinfinity8652
    @spilledinfinity8652 3 роки тому +44

    its not shot in black and white. thats actually how it looks at the barkley.🤣

  • @paulhart1056
    @paulhart1056 3 роки тому +3

    Just perfect

  • @symbolwork
    @symbolwork 2 роки тому

    Excellent film. Thanks.

  • @valleybliss
    @valleybliss 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you for this 😊

  • @myphone9831
    @myphone9831 3 роки тому

    brilliant documentary, great energy and filming thank you 🙏

  • @isramanvibration
    @isramanvibration 3 роки тому

    Great display of the Barkey!! Loved it

  • @RyanClaytonFilms
    @RyanClaytonFilms 3 роки тому +2

    Beautiful film. Really enjoyed it!

    • @JonJosephKuhn
      @JonJosephKuhn 3 роки тому +1

      Yo Ryan, have you ran the Tecumseh trail? I’m looking at it real hard.

    • @RyanClaytonFilms
      @RyanClaytonFilms 3 роки тому

      @@JonJosephKuhn yes!! I’ve ran the marathon there a couple times, the trail is great!

    • @kevinlaraphoto
      @kevinlaraphoto  3 роки тому

      Many thanks!

  • @meursaultscourtroom8886
    @meursaultscourtroom8886 4 місяці тому

    Great group of people, united for a purpose. A crazy purpose but still.

  • @julianosaddockdesa
    @julianosaddockdesa 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing! Owesome!

  • @paulcook7426
    @paulcook7426 3 роки тому

    This is a beautiful film. Wonderful capture Kevin.

  • @agooddaytorun9237
    @agooddaytorun9237 3 роки тому +1

    Very nice videography. Love the editing.

  • @snavarro7713
    @snavarro7713 3 роки тому +1

    In the year 2021, the Barkley won, no finisher, no excuses.

  • @ErikRoseJohnsen
    @ErikRoseJohnsen 3 роки тому +1

    I am quite certain I will never try to run the Barkleys, and I know in my heart I will never finish that race. My need for uncertainty has its limits. Some people are just bigger than me.

  • @Luissaofuerzaypiernas
    @Luissaofuerzaypiernas 3 роки тому +1

    Great Job! Good film!

  • @escoacorrere
    @escoacorrere 3 роки тому

    Amazing video. Thanks!

  • @agustinmiranda4392
    @agustinmiranda4392 3 роки тому +1

    beautiful work Kevin!!

  • @Will-yi9cg
    @Will-yi9cg 3 роки тому

    this was lovely. great film.

  • @HitmakerJoe
    @HitmakerJoe 3 роки тому +2

    Great work Brother.
    Keep at it 💪🏻

  • @colegiffin3719
    @colegiffin3719 3 роки тому

    Great video, Kevin. Looking forward to more.

  • @andrewllewellyn5254
    @andrewllewellyn5254 3 роки тому

    love the aesthetic in this, more please! :)

  • @Runnerrwe
    @Runnerrwe 3 роки тому

    Great Video. I want to run out there some day

  • @docd5062
    @docd5062 Рік тому

    This race looks insane but very intriguing...I think these athletes are the best out there regardless of any sport 👏

  • @Sean-st5ud
    @Sean-st5ud 3 роки тому

    Love the bottle of Moxie !!!!

  • @silvermanrunning
    @silvermanrunning 3 роки тому +1

    Very well done video. 👍🏼

  • @harrygrimley4352
    @harrygrimley4352 3 роки тому +2

    Kevin. Thanks for sharing this. I didn't know that they did it this year. Am I a bit demented to think I should give this a try ?

  • @kubaagro1469
    @kubaagro1469 3 роки тому

    Absolutely the Best video whatI ever seen😊

  • @AudiadMeam
    @AudiadMeam 3 роки тому +1

    Great job!

  • @artoftheflatlands
    @artoftheflatlands 3 роки тому

    I need to run in this.

  • @Sejfullah13
    @Sejfullah13 3 роки тому

    great video, thanks!

  • @slowjamcdub
    @slowjamcdub 3 роки тому

    This was very cool!👏

  • @rossturcotte419
    @rossturcotte419 3 роки тому

    beautiful

  • @TickleMeElmo55
    @TickleMeElmo55 3 роки тому

    When suburban XC hipsters turned ultramarathon runners move to major US urban centers, then to Seattle, Boulder or Portland for more greenery and fresh air, then to Asheville to later finally fnd the Barkley Marathon. But they're there only for 60 or so hours. Then back to Seattle, Boulder or Portland.

  • @laurafasc6926
    @laurafasc6926 2 роки тому

    Courtney's humility impresses me

  • @spencerstracke92
    @spencerstracke92 3 роки тому +4

    Does David Goggins know about this race?

    • @RuntheBell
      @RuntheBell 3 роки тому

      He talked about in in one of the jre podcasts

  • @Fireinthestubble
    @Fireinthestubble Рік тому

    Kind of late to the party but has Kilian Jornet ever competed in this race? If not, it would be amazing to see.

  • @jorgengeesink2538
    @jorgengeesink2538 2 роки тому

    This race could be the next blair witch project, 😉

  • @Noone-ve7jf
    @Noone-ve7jf 2 роки тому

    05:17, dude thinking «why the f am i here again?»

  • @adventureStaley
    @adventureStaley 3 роки тому

    Awesome

  • @OohRight
    @OohRight 3 роки тому

    Rumour has it Gary Robbins is training like an animal for the 2022 version.

  • @z0uLess
    @z0uLess 3 роки тому

    Why isnt this released on non-digital film?

  • @kstoeb
    @kstoeb 3 роки тому

    This is only your second movie?!? I mean, your channel* is almost empty … What an entrance :D Great. Thank you. (‚Channel‘ may not be the right word; it’s translated from German. Sorry)

  • @maikolmaikolmaikol
    @maikolmaikolmaikol 3 роки тому

    13,000th like. Many more will follow.

  • @andrewgilbertson5356
    @andrewgilbertson5356 3 роки тому

    They say there is no such thing as bad weather ,only the wrong clothes, however I feel that the weather this year was BAD!!!

  • @firasmokaddem1619
    @firasmokaddem1619 3 роки тому

    @david goggins should run this...

  • @liammcleod159
    @liammcleod159 2 роки тому

    Barkley won this year

  • @harrygrimley4352
    @harrygrimley4352 3 роки тому +1

    How did Courtney do. Anyone?

    • @kevinlaraphoto
      @kevinlaraphoto  3 роки тому

      She finished two loops but after the cut-off time. She finished with Maggie Guterl, Jamil Coury and Liz Canty

  • @seaturtle7777
    @seaturtle7777 3 роки тому

    "Pride is always a few strides before the fall." (Proverbs, 16.18)

  • @joejoe-ds8xr
    @joejoe-ds8xr 3 роки тому +1

    who gave him the Moxie?

    • @kevinlaraphoto
      @kevinlaraphoto  3 роки тому

      Everyone did. It was the race entry this year.

    • @joejoe-ds8xr
      @joejoe-ds8xr 3 роки тому

      @@kevinlaraphoto interesting thanks..I wonder what the Maine connection might be cause well I just moved here and it's the only place I've ever seen it

    • @kevinlaraphoto
      @kevinlaraphoto  3 роки тому +1

      @@joejoe-ds8xr I think that was the point, there’s no connection in particular, it’s just incredibly hard to find. Just another obstacle for the racers to figure out before the race even starts!

  • @tylernero6671
    @tylernero6671 3 роки тому

    Can't blow shell, "there losing time" lol

  • @MarcoAntonio-co5kt
    @MarcoAntonio-co5kt 3 роки тому

    Assistir mais não entendi mais tá valendo tmj train run aqui Brasília DF riacho fundo 1.Trilha dos tonéis.

  • @DiscoverJesus
    @DiscoverJesus 2 роки тому

    Courtney talking like she's only ever completed a few marathons. If a female can do it. She's going to come back and do it

  • @JP-ks9nh
    @JP-ks9nh 3 роки тому +1

    I don’t get it ! the man with the beard looks like he hasn’t run a day in he’s life not to be rude . But who is he ?

    • @kevinlaraphoto
      @kevinlaraphoto  3 роки тому +4

      He is Lazarus Lake, the founder of the Barkley Marathons. He is one of the original ultrarunners, and now a full-time race director. He’s run for many days and many miles.

    • @LR6092
      @LR6092 3 роки тому +1

      @@kevinlaraphoto didn't he himself say that he would never attempt the Barkley though. Not to fault him. He is an icon

    • @kevinlaraphoto
      @kevinlaraphoto  3 роки тому +2

      @@LR6092 he’s attempted it before. He was in the very first Barkley. He’s just never finished it himself.

  • @LW-rg2jl
    @LW-rg2jl 3 роки тому

    very Wes

  • @georgepapas3412
    @georgepapas3412 Рік тому

    " there are no finishers"

  • @amystubby
    @amystubby 3 роки тому

    Honestly half of why this is so cruel is they have to get there from Knoxville. I don't think the EU/Latin American folks are ever prepared for how disconnected that part of the world is.

  • @samholder196
    @samholder196 2 роки тому

    Insane that this race takes the likes of Courtney and basically turns her into an amateur

  • @andrewv.9142
    @andrewv.9142 3 роки тому

    wait so no one finished this year?

    • @kevinlaraphoto
      @kevinlaraphoto  3 роки тому

      Correct. Only two Fun Run finishers (3 loops)

  • @mikew.inversegravitycraft
    @mikew.inversegravitycraft 3 роки тому

    Where’s the colour

  • @liferunners5905
    @liferunners5905 3 роки тому

    I would like to watch color film please.

  • @Anders11J
    @Anders11J 3 роки тому

    Cool sounds!
    not a fan of B&W...