Crewing for my Dad at the Barkley Marathons 2023 | Billy Reed
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- čas přidán 3. 04. 2023
- Over the years Dad and I have had lots of adventures at ultra-running, trail running events and mountain rounds closer to home. In 2023, it all amounted to him asking me to come to Frozen Head State Park, Tennessee for his second attempt at the Barkley Marathons.
We had an incredible time meeting some of the world's best runners and spending time with fantastic runners and friends from UK/Ireland (Nicky Spinks, Eoin Keith, Tom Hollins, Damian Hall, Jasmine Paris, Emma Stuart).
Thank you to Laz and the whole team for continuing to bring the Barkley Marathons to everybody, and for letting Dad have another go! - Sport
Laz Lake is a really funny man. Perhaps my favorite part of the whole Barkley Marathon production is the bugler, who has always been, and steadfastly remains, a bit crap at playing the bugle.
I think he has time enough to get some practice in, but I would not be surprised if it is on purpose that he doesn't and that it is fully okay to come out so bad most of the time. It's fully in the spirit of the race.
@@jefo2405 It also has to be miserable trying to get a cold bugle to sound even remotely good. it's like a cold bagpipes, it'll just sound how it wants to sound.
Absolutely love that they all commemorate the runners who are no longer with us - a touch of class
yes if i'm not mistaken none of the other docos i've seen showed that part. t was perfect.
So many have reported on The Barkley but this video is amongst the best. Made me feel like I was there. Thank you
What would the top 3 be? I was impressed by "Where dreams go to die", one of the first videos that I've seen about the Barkley Marathons.
I’m glad I saw this comment. After clicking the video I was thinking “do I wanna watch another Barkley marathon video?” But saw this comment and it made up my mind for me!
So true 🥹😍!!! Thanks for this super personal story!
I’m not an emotional person, but I almost teared up as each of the 3 finishers touched the gate. Something about it.
Imagine being on loop 5. You hit your last book, and a day hiker took it and you cant find it...
Can you imagine how hard that day hiker got yelled at?
Joey: Never say imagine when it's a fact that it indeed happened! The runner was cool about the situation but I would have been jumping up and down as if I was on a pogo stick! That's why I don't run races!!
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That's why you don't run races? How common is this?
@@Jay369not at all lol
There really is something special about Barkley Marathons. I have watched everything I can find on this race, and every time the winner is told that they are the first one back, instead of a look of joy they have a look of concern.
Just started binge watching all the Barkley videos I could find. Have always enjoyed adventure races and similar sports. Have loved the quirkiness and lore this event has. Thanks for sharing!
hearing laz say at the end "a picture of greatness" was just too perfect. beautiful.
Wow Karel finally got the win! Saw the video of his 2020 attempt and it is great to see his friend supporting him here as well
Absolutely agree! Karel is awesome. But to be accurate he did not win. Sanchez did. All 3 got a complete 5 loop finish which is just amazing. Congrats to all 3 of finishers 😀🏃♂️🏃♂️
Even if he didn’t find finish, think of it as an honor to have been accepted into the race out of hundreds who applied. As a marathon runner, I admire Ulta runners for their determination & perseverance. To me, this is like the “Boston Marathon of Ultras”!Someday I will be as “crazy”. ❤
I agree with you, it’s an incredible opportunity to be a part of the Barkley in any way 😊 thank you!
Wow, having watched a lot of Barkley films and documentaries, this one has moved up into my top 3 of all time without a doubt! Really good to see Barkley from a different viewpoint with lots of different runners shown. Great work!
This means a lot! It’s great to have a film of our experience to look back on each year and remember all the great memories. Thanks!
i find the Barkleys fascinating. so cool to see it from a different perspective. Well done to your Dad!
It was an amazing experience being there as crew… Thank you so much!
Any idea of I might be able to volunteer as crew for someone? Is each runner allowed only one crew?
Such a great documentary!
I've been waiting for the 2023 Barkley movies to come out.
Thank for you posting that video, and congrats to your dad and everyone else!
Wonderfully documented and beautifully put together. Thank you for pulling back the curtain a bit by being in camp and capturing the key moments, while also preserving the mystery and legend of the race itself. Well done and thank you!
Love seeing more coverage of the Barkley Marathons, such a fascinating community and event!
So incredible seeing a UK hall of fame there all at once.
You can be proud to have such a great daddy !
I am very proud! He has done some incredible things. I’m lucky to have been there to see them 😊 Thank you
Cool to look back on what Jasmin said at the finish last year
Yes very special! I can only imagine what the anticipation in camp was like this year waiting for her to come in.
Felt like I was standing at the Yellow Gate again. Great job capturing the essence of the event.
I’ve watched a lot of videos from Barkley and I always hope there will be one like this every year. Thank you!
Great video, Chloe! I love anything related to the Barkley-- it just brings so much entertainment and inspiration, rain or shine, finish or dnf. There are always things to improve on and places to explore. I also love seeing the other side of it (a full crew experience). So much fun and it must have been unforgettable! :)
That was class, well done!
This is great!
Chloe that was fantastic thanks for sharing!! camp is such an amazing place and you'll have memories that will last a lifetime. well done Billy as well!
Thank you so much for sharing this!!!
Well done!
Absolutely spectacular video. Thank you so much for making this.
I love this! So glad this year had finishers!
Wonderful video, really made us all feel as though we were right there in camp and a part of the action. Congrats to your Dad on the run!
Great video 🙌🏻
Truely incredible, all around. I appreciate being able to see the perspective you brought with this video.
Well done all .
Great vid.
Fantastic video 👏👏
Thank you for sharing
loved watching this! thanks so much for creating and sharing
THANK YOU for this EXCELLENT video. I’ve watched “The Barkley Marathon” documentary a few times and this feels like the sequel! ☺️👍🏼 Kudos! And on a personal note, I love that you all “brought the brogue back” to the Old Appalachias…
Great video. Well done to your dad!
Thank you for sharing your experience with us!!
This video is awesome. One of the more personal accounts of Barkley that I've seen.
Great video Chloe. Good to see the race and your Dad out there doing his thing.
Truly fantastic film
Fantastic video
Really great job at capturing the experience even though your dad didn’t finish. Amazing job. I can’t imagine the level of stress and grit and determination it takes to even complete one of these loops.
Thank you for the video. Just incredible
OUTSTANDING JOB ON THIS VIDEO!! I’ve been needing a new Barkley video in my life! Thank you for sharing. Congrats to Billy and to all of the fun runners and finishers! Banner year!🎉
Thanks for this amazing video! There was no media covering the 2-4 loops and no videos of the finishers anywhere!!
Fantastic video, well done Billy, another great adventure that was so well documented by Chloe. What a wonderful record of your achievement.
Brilliant video - amazing achievements all round.
Great video! Congratulations to you Dad! Amazing. 😊👣
Amazing video, thank you for sharing
Such a great video. Thank you for sharing!
So much to love about this video! Thanks so much for sharing 👍
Thank you so very much for this video. Well done you!
Great video! Loved both parts! Every runner there is amazing! Loved seeing the finishers, all three together, a picture of greatness indeed! Aurelien was still so fresh at the end, crazy!
Thank you for sharing this footage of the 2023 Barkley Marathons! I’ve been to the Park and have followed the event for several years. Your dad is awesome.
Amazing .
Excellent. Looking forward to the next episode!
Great video and the best insight in this years Barkley I've seen! Thank you.
Wonderful film thank you 👊👊👊
Really enjoyed..thanks for sharing 👍
Outstanding video, beautifully done. Thank you for this.
Great recap
Thank you for sharing :) It's good to see a 2023 footage of The Barkley Marathon.
Thank you very much for this film.
I have watched a whole lotta Barkley videos and this is, by far, my favorite. Thank you for posting it!
I'm so glad youtube recommended this video to me - thank you for this amazing documentary!
Thank you for the raw, minimally edited clips. This was fantastic.
Amazing video and editing. Captures the Barkley perfectly, thanks for sharing
Well done everyone.
Thanks for sharing this. Such amazing endurance and mental toughness. Have watched the Doco twice now. Every time I'm amazed. Cheers from NZ🍻
Great video Chloe, and well done Billy.
❤ great style
Wow, really enjoyable video. Thanks 🙂
You captured the race perfectly. I stopped by for a bit to watch one day. It’s inspiring to see the participants come through either on time or tapping out. Cheers to your dad for participating.
Great documetary..well done
Best Barkley Marathon video I have seen. Thanks for sharing
Awesome video! Congratulations for the race and the register. Kudos from Brazil.
That video was absolutely amazing thanks for sharing it!!...i love that race....so good to watch & Yr man LAZ is a character.... 😂x🇮🇪
Great film well captured and edited made me feel like i was there watching it
Thanks Chloe, it was a great watch.
An "elusive" race... yes well that is certainly ONE word for it!!!😁😂😂 Such a great video, thanks so much for sharing with us!!!
Terrific view of the Barkley!! Very well done...impressed how you hung around for so many hours to see the finishers come in...an awesome view of the iconic race. Mega-congrats to Billy...terrific video, Chloe!!
thank you so much for this vid! so great to see some more behind the scenes and also to see a bit more of Karel's awesome finish. "I'm sorry for the drama" hahahahha
Bravo à tous ....Aurélien......
Quite amazing to have three finishers.
Great video. Captures the moments so well. Great to meet you and your dad at Camp ground. What a blast it was. The neighbour Steven - crew Thomas Van Woensel :D
Love it !!!! Thanks 🙏🏽 one day.., un día..
Thank you for the video. Human-created and carried-out ideas like the Barkley Marathon are what keeps me from despairing for our species.
This is so wonderfully done and how amazing to have been there this year. Congrats to your Dad and friends... and thanks you for this wonderful video.
Hi, thank you so much for the lovely comment. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Very special to be a part of it and share it with my Dad!
Amazing
I keep waiting for your videos. I really love the landscape. It was amazing to see. I hope someday I can visit there or join your journey. Take care!
Even finishing 1 loop is a tremendous accomplishment! Awesome job and awesome video!
Absolutely, so much harder than it sounds… Thanks!
Great video! Ty for sharing!
Thank you so much for watching, glad you enjoyed it!
Brilliant video - thanks so much for sharing and my eyes might have leaked when he pushed the button saying it was easy.
What a great movie.
Thanks
Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you so much for the coverage!! I have been waiting a long time for this update on the greatest race of all time ❤
So glad you enjoyed it. It was an amazing year!
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for watching!
Outstanding work Billy and Chloe!
Thanks so much 😊
Great vid Chloe - really enjoyed that - great insight. Hard luck Billy - can't begin to imagine how tough that is.
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it! They endured a lot in those 24+ hours…