Could Lazarus Lake have finished his own race (Barkley Marathons) at his peak fitness?
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- čas přidán 16. 02. 2020
- Thanks so much to Lazarus Lake (Gary Cantrell) organiser of the infamous Barkley Marathons for this interview at the National Running Show 2020. It was fantastic to meet Laz in person, he was very warm, fun and happy to answer questions despite such a busy day starring on stage to absolutely packed audiences.
So many people are interested in the Barkley Marathons and there is a lot of info about that now with so many films out, so I for this interview I wanted to focus on Laz himself as I'm intrigued about his own running history and whether he thinks he could have completed Barkley Marathons himself back in the day. Thank you to Laz for the great chat and for permission to use the old running photos in this film.
I didn't get long to chat to Laz personally, so I've added a few highlights from his awesome hour long fireside chat with Bad Boy Running in case you couldn't fight through the crowds to hear it. He was definitely egging the women on as only men have managed to complete it so far, the latest being John Kelly who I've interviewed about his Grand Round and Spine Race win (scroll down for links).
Laz thought Nicky Spinks made a great start on the Barkley Marathons in her 2019 attempt and told us she is back for 2020 (cool! Go Nicky! Scroll down for her interview about her 1.5 laps of Frozen Head State Park). Laz said he would also like to hear from Jasmin Paris, overall Spine Race record holder and multiple British Round women's record holder. He thinks she could have what it takes, but does she want to have a crack? Find out in my full length interview with her below.
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Laz is a national treasure. I hope he lives 250 years.
Ha ha yes! Indeed, me too. He was a lovely chap to chat to.
Laz could clearly see Jasmin's potential four years ago
Yep, we all could! I'm so glad she nailed it :))))
Laz is such a great promoter and speaker. Look at this event he created (and Backyard), just wow. And he nailed it with Jasmin so long ago ... some special powers for sure.
Defo he is understatedly awesome!
"People who are not runners or not part of the outdoors community see that race, and they identify with it.
In their mind, even though they're sedentary persons who don't go further than their corner market, they feel a Value towards it."
That's me. In my mind i run and finish the race. But there is no way i would even finish one lap.
I am in awe for the few who push their outer limits that far.
Great video and I love Laz saying " your competitors are the best friends you'll ever have".... #brilliant.... LAZ IS A LEGEND.. 🏃🏃🏃🏃X
I don't run, but the narrative of the Barley is just compelling story telling. I hope Jared returns.
Me too!
If any woman can finish the Barkley, it's Courtney Dauwalter.
or Emelie Forsberg
I feel like she'll do it when it gets closer to her retirement. I can't imagine her risking putting her body through the Barkley while she's doing so excellently at the formal races right now.
doubt she has the navigation skills
@@m3xikanolokoruiz good point, that's a skill which would take her literally hours to learn.
@@ruffrydazz2032 hours?
more like months/years
Amazing! He is so awesome, what a character ♥️
good-hearted man...who'll be legendary for this sadistic endurance challenge he conjured up. - Laz rocks!
Excellent!!
"Doing your own vasectomy with a rusty spoon." Awesome.
It is the ultimate mental challenge as most people just don’t the epic navigation/Orienteering skills required on a dark foggy cold wet night
It’s hard enough on a Sailboat with a really good idea we’re your going
Definitely that’s the mental stress most are unprepared for. Imagine how you feel when you’re lost, and add a couple of cold, wet, dark, tired Barkley marathon laps to that feeling.
thats the beauty of trakking! I love when i get lost in a race because in that moment you need to calm down look at the map, take the compas and figure out where the f*** are you
Thanks for the video, just fascinated by the Barkleys and wished (albeit foolishly) I had know of it during my running years. And not being an Ultra follower …..I am curious have any of the World's Best ever attempted and/or finish(they may have ….I'm just not familiar with this world) . I would think that Jared Campbell & John Kelly have to be considered World Class …..? I'm sure some runners that are "World Class" wouldn't want to touch this event out of fear, ego, intimidation, no real upside for them, no prize money or commercial opportunity....I'd love to hear what you all think. Cheers!
Spoiler Alert: no he could never pass his own test
Rarely hear Beth Pascall mentioned for the Barkley but she's got the navigation skills, the ability on the hills, and a pedigree in the US. If she and Damo teamed up and had 3 years at it they'd have a serious crack
That would be a good shout for sure!
Wow that was quite the scoop!
Yes Laz is so lovely! I've just released a top secret new Laz film for member's only, don't tell anyone! Let me know you have found it, I just changed it to Member's Only so hope you have a notification now! Claire
Great video Laz is great I love to see a woman complete it one day it will happen
"only to discover everyone else that moved up had the same attributes and I was getting nowhere" ..... nah dude... thats only if you think about it in terms of competing against others.... you're competing against yourself here! Literally completion IS the accomplishment.... sure winning is awesome... but if i complete an ultra event in last place, and someone asks me about it.... "you go accomplish it" is all i need to say.
But a bit on the psychology side... a HUGE part of wanting to step up is literally the thought that you can do it simply because no one else can push themselves like you can push yourself.... so the whole reason IS because of knowing what you can put yourself thru... so do it
I plan on it
"your competitors are the best friends you'll ever have" ...... you're god damn right about that, NO ONE ON THIS FUCKING EARTH HAS THE GUTS TO PUSH THEMSELVES.... it's so nice to meet people who actually can/do
I literally grew up in the sticks in West Virginia... I have ZERO fear of this terrain
Ok you go for it Chad!
The concept of competing against yourself is nonsense.
@@ClockCutterClock... another CF and Ultra fan!?
When will Goggins try it?
never :P
Realistically, he would 100 percent not finish. He is a really good runner, but the people who finish the Barkley are on another level compared to him. There are also other skills, such as orientation, which david goggins may or may not have. David goggins also has not really raced for a long time. He did the moab 240 and leadville, but before that, he hadn't raced for a couple years.
@@nickherrmann5724 realisticly he has Ranger and Seal level navigational skills, no doubt among the best to ever try the race. I know he would be up there with the best of them, I would give him 3-4 laps, on his first attempt
@@JensFMller Maybe, who knows. 100 percent Jared Campbell and all other Barkley finishers are better ultra runners than Goggins though.
@@nickherrmann5724 i don't disagree with your point, but as a navy seal he is very likely going to have some pretty top-level orienteering skills. soc take that shit pretty seriously
Precious few minutes with this man and you waste time trying to get him to say female runners are equal to their male counterparts
Thanks for the great comment!
It wasn't a great comment. I guess I knew that as soon as I posted it, in some ways.
@@Amero2323 That's when I know a film's being viewed a lot, when the negative comments come. Every little helps in the CZcams algorithm tho! I don't think it can detect whether the comment is good or bad so you have really helped me out! So thank you :)
@wildgingerruns absolutely. I have a bad habit of being negative here in the youtube comments sometimes. But, like you said, the engagement helps with the algorithm either way lol!
After Jasmin Paris awesome finish this is one of the best comments!
And btw Laz wished he could say it - and he said it between the lines.
Great guy, great video but Jesus Christ what's going off with the sound it's up and down like a yo-yo
Laz couldn't finish a large bowel movement.
Yikes! I'm sure he could... ;)
I wish Goggins and Cam Hanes would attempt the Barkley. Would be awesome 👏
Oh yes that would be epic!
Orienteering is a skill. Yes, you can learn the basics quickly, but then you need to practice. Gender has nothing to do with it.
Like smoking cigarettes?
Why tf they start by asking can a women win? If they could they would. And i'm not saying they can't but lets talk about it when it's done.
Lol, say it how it is there Tad! ;)
Lazy trolling the feminists lol
Lol indeed!