Random Forest Runner

This isn't just a repeat AT attempt, this one will be a bit different.

A selection of podcasts from 2025 Singletrack Jeff Garmire Peak Route The Buzz https://podcasts.apple.com/mx/podcast/john-kelly-on-barkley-balance-and-the-appalachian-trail-fkt/id1804209940?

For the 1st time, I felt I had been beaten by the Barkley course, rather than falling victim to my own mistakes.

I stood atop The Schil triumphantly, as if in a bubble separate from the time and place surrounding me.

A selection podcasts from 2024 Tosh Show Gary Robbins Carolina Ultra Runners Spine Race Preview Something’s Wrong Here Midpacker Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/59-john-kelly-giving-back-with-action-wnc-strong/id1694627544?

One of my favorite parts of running is measuring progress.

I've seen a lot of incredible triumphs and agonizing defeats in the past decade at Barkley, but I don't know if there will ever be another year to match 2024.

This post contains all of the facts and opinions I have on how people are selected for the Barkley Marathons, including an email sent out this year to people who didn't get in.

The beauty of pursuing big goals is that we sometimes succeed.