Jasmin Paris is a veterinarian, mom, and ultrarunner from Edinburgh, Scotland. Last week she became the 20th person and first woman ever to finish the Barkley Marathons, a legendary endurance challenge in Frozenhead State Park in Wartburg, Tennessee. Finishing in a time of 59:58:21, Jasmin barely completed the course under the 60hrs cutoff, inspiring thousands of people around the world. We go deep on the Barkley performance in this podcast.

Topics discussed:

Introduction and Personal Background

Career as a Veterinarian and Academic Background
Love for Learning and Academic Approach to Athletics
Intuition and Confidence in Finishing the Barkley Marathons
The Importance of Uncertainty in the Barkley Marathons
Dealing with Uncertainty and Challenges
Intellectual and Mathematical Approach to the Barkley Marathons
The Slim Margin of Finishing the Barkley Marathons
The Difficulty of the Barkley Marathons
Jared Campbell's Act of Sportsmanship
Encounters with Fellow Finishers
The Final Moments of the Race
Reflections on the Achievement
Dealing with Attention and Inspiring Others
Memorable Moments with Other Finishers
Acknowledging Damien and Family Support
Admiration for Those Who Keep Trying

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Jasmin Paris | Barkley Marathons Finisher