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jasmin paris finished the 100—mile barkley marathons in tennessee with just 99 seconds to spare. 0ury was screaming at her to stop, butjasmin paris believed in herself and made it to the finish gate. her legs scratched from days of running through thick woodland. this is what exhaustion combined with joy looks like. the legendary course once featured in a documentary called the race that eats its young, the barkley marathons involves running up and down the equivalent of 60,000 feet, about twice the height of mount everest, in extreme heat. the route is unmarked, so competitors have to memorise it and it begins when the race creator, known as laz, lights a cigarette. and for some people, just to get back to camp alive is all they want in the world. fellow ultra marathon runners are full of awe. she has learned, she's grown, she's trained hard in races, and, of course, you have to train every week and be consistent, building up your mileage and the strength and endurance in your body, to even attempt the barkley marathons. there are some very, very famous well—rounded runners, with hu
jasmin paris finished the 100—mile barkley marathons in tennessee with just 99 seconds to spare. 0ury was screaming at her to stop, butjasmin paris believed in herself and made it to the finish gate. her legs scratched from days of running through thick woodland. this is what exhaustion combined with joy looks like. the legendary course once featured in a documentary called the race that eats its young, the barkley marathons involves running up and down the equivalent of 60,000 feet, about...
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she completed the 100—mile barkley marathons course, in tennessee, in the us, with just 99 seconds tohas her story. she said her body was screaming at her to stop butjasmin paris believed in herself and made it to the finish gate. her legs scratched from days of running through thick woodland. this is what exhaustion combined with m what exhaustion combined with joy looks like. a legendary course once featured in a documentary called the race that eats its young, the barkley marathons involves running up and down the equivalent of 60,000 feet, twice the height of mount everest, in extreme heat. the route is unmarked so competitors have to memorise that and it begins when the race creator, known as layers, light a cigarette. for race creator, known as layers, light a cigarette.— light a cigarette. for some, 'ust to light a cigarette. for some, just to get _ light a cigarette. for some, just to get back _ light a cigarette. for some, just to get back alive - light a cigarette. for some, just to get back alive is - light a cigarette. for some, just to get back alive is all i just to get
she completed the 100—mile barkley marathons course, in tennessee, in the us, with just 99 seconds tohas her story. she said her body was screaming at her to stop butjasmin paris believed in herself and made it to the finish gate. her legs scratched from days of running through thick woodland. this is what exhaustion combined with m what exhaustion combined with joy looks like. a legendary course once featured in a documentary called the race that eats its young, the barkley marathons...
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the barkley marathons in tennessee are infamous and extreme mental and physical endurance challenge.p back home to see if she finished inside the 60 hour limit. we had nothing and then it went past it and we heard nothing and we went oh, no! she must�*vejust missed it! and then we got a message from one of other sons to say she's done it. you know, istill, i'm choking up now! because we are still so excited! everyone was in tears, you know? she has run extreme marathons before, inspired by wild open spaces. from 250 miles from derbyshire to the borders. at the american race was hardest. this was by far the toughest thing i've ever done in my life. it's really hard to describe why it's so hard but i think what draws me to these sorts of events is not knowing whether you can do it. that's what i'm attracted by. i think when you kind of push yourself to the limits of what can do, you find out something more about yourself. you strip away all the other stuff. heading home to her children and her local hills before the next extreme challenge this autumn. her advice to others — do the trai
the barkley marathons in tennessee are infamous and extreme mental and physical endurance challenge.p back home to see if she finished inside the 60 hour limit. we had nothing and then it went past it and we heard nothing and we went oh, no! she must�*vejust missed it! and then we got a message from one of other sons to say she's done it. you know, istill, i'm choking up now! because we are still so excited! everyone was in tears, you know? she has run extreme marathons before, inspired by...
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jasmin paris finished the 100—mile barkley marathons in tennessee with just 99 seconds to spare. 0uraid her body was screaming at her to stop, butjasmin paris believed in herself and made it to the finish gate. her legs scratched from days of running through thick woodland. this is what exhaustion combined with joy looks like. the legendary course once featured in a documentary called the race that eats its young, the barkley marathons involves running up and down the equivalent of 60,000 feet, about twice the height of mount everest, in extreme heat. the route is unmarked, so competitors have to memorise it and it begins when the race creator, known as laz, lights a cigarette. and for some people, just to get back to camp alive is all they want in the world. fellow ultra marathon runners are full of awe. she has learned, she's grown, she's trained hard in races, and, of course, you have to train every week and be consistent, building up your mileage and the strength and endurance in your body, to even attempt the barkley marathons. there are some very, very famous well—rounded runne
jasmin paris finished the 100—mile barkley marathons in tennessee with just 99 seconds to spare. 0uraid her body was screaming at her to stop, butjasmin paris believed in herself and made it to the finish gate. her legs scratched from days of running through thick woodland. this is what exhaustion combined with joy looks like. the legendary course once featured in a documentary called the race that eats its young, the barkley marathons involves running up and down the equivalent of 60,000...
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and a runnerfrom scotland has become the first woman in history to finish the barkley marathons in tennesseeterrain to scale mount everest twice. plus you've got to finish it in 60 hours or less, which she did, with one minute and 39 seconds to spare. and we will leave you with ten seconds of colour, yes. and this is holi, or the festival of colours, and millions of indians have been celebrating it all over the world. people throw bright colours over friends and family and dance to mark the beginning of spring. you're all caught up now. have a good night. hello and welcome to sportsday with me will perry. poland stand in the way of wales, who are are one game away from a place at euro 202a. the ugly side of the game — brazil's viniciuer breaks down as he's asked about racism ahead of his country's friendly against spain. and we hear from the first female runner to complete one of the world's toughest races as she arrives home in britain. welcome to sportsday.
and a runnerfrom scotland has become the first woman in history to finish the barkley marathons in tennesseeterrain to scale mount everest twice. plus you've got to finish it in 60 hours or less, which she did, with one minute and 39 seconds to spare. and we will leave you with ten seconds of colour, yes. and this is holi, or the festival of colours, and millions of indians have been celebrating it all over the world. people throw bright colours over friends and family and dance to mark the...
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year-old jasmine paris is the picture of exhaustion after becoming the first woman to complete the barkley marathons. the punishing race requires runners to navigate 100 miles of rugged tennessee terrain in 60 hours or less. paris finished with one minute 39 seconds to spare. congratulations. >>> next, it is a wild ride. apparently, as fun as it looks. >>> what do you get when you cross rodeo with skiing? the thrill of ski joring, of course. we went to colorado in search of a ride. >> go. >> reporter: it's the wildest winter sport you may never have heard of. ski joring is an adrenaline-soaked blend of lors -- horses, riders and skiers. racing through a short course packed with snow at top speed. as the skier holds on to a rope for dear life. one of the premiere competitions is high in the rockies, right in the middle of leadville, colorado. >> 76th annual. >> reporter: a former skier who fell into the world of ski joring. why haven't more people heard of it? >> it may be starting to grow its roots in pop culture america. here in leadville, it's been going on for 75 years. >> reporter: for ten of th
year-old jasmine paris is the picture of exhaustion after becoming the first woman to complete the barkley marathons. the punishing race requires runners to navigate 100 miles of rugged tennessee terrain in 60 hours or less. paris finished with one minute 39 seconds to spare. congratulations. >>> next, it is a wild ride. apparently, as fun as it looks. >>> what do you get when you cross rodeo with skiing? the thrill of ski joring, of course. we went to colorado in search of a...
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suffering, but last week jasmin paris became the first woman to complete the 100 miles long barkley marathonsy to get round five loops, through bushes and woodland, trying to remember the route, and some years nobody finishes. butjust inside the 60 hours cut off, parris made it with 99 seconds to spare. a mother, a vet and research scientist, she told us she did it to test her limits and inspire other women around the world. i knew it would be tight from about six hours out from the finish, there is really pushing it. it wasn't till the last kilometre that i really sort of doubted that it was going to be possible, and at that point, i was just so desperate to stop running and to walk, and i knew that i couldn't, because i wouldn't make it, so ijust force myself to keep running, and i think it wasjust the thought that if i didn't make it this time, it was going to be by seconds, then i would have to come back and do the whole thing again, all those five loops, because i would never have let it rest. i knew i only had a few minutes to get up that hill, sol i only had a few minutes to get up tha
suffering, but last week jasmin paris became the first woman to complete the 100 miles long barkley marathonsy to get round five loops, through bushes and woodland, trying to remember the route, and some years nobody finishes. butjust inside the 60 hours cut off, parris made it with 99 seconds to spare. a mother, a vet and research scientist, she told us she did it to test her limits and inspire other women around the world. i knew it would be tight from about six hours out from the finish,...
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she became the first woman to complete the barkley marathons in tennessee known as one of the hardest rug 100-mile -- she finished the rugged 100-mile course in the allotted time of 60 hours. only 20 people have completed the race in that time. >>> coming up on "cbs mornings," actor simon baker joins us in the times square studio to discuss his new movie "limbo." >>> i'm shanelle kaul. this is "cbs news mornings." bs " i have relapsing ms, but i still want to spend my time my way. i chose kesimpta because it works for me and my schedule. kesimpta is a b-cell treatment for rms that had powerful results. a reduced rate of relapses... ...active lesions... ...and slowed disability progression. i take it myself once-a-month, at home, or on the go. when i'm ready, treatment time is less than a minute. so more of my time, is up-to-me time. don't take kesimpta if you have hepatitis b, and tell your doctor if you have had it, as it could come back. kesimpta can cause serious side effects, including fatal infections. while no cases of pml were reported in rms clinical trials, it could happen. t
she became the first woman to complete the barkley marathons in tennessee known as one of the hardest rug 100-mile -- she finished the rugged 100-mile course in the allotted time of 60 hours. only 20 people have completed the race in that time. >>> coming up on "cbs mornings," actor simon baker joins us in the times square studio to discuss his new movie "limbo." >>> i'm shanelle kaul. this is "cbs news mornings." bs " i have relapsing ms,...
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paris from scotland is the first woman to complete one of the world's most gruelling races — the barkley marathonsjust 99 seconds to spare before the 60 hour cut—off. jasmin has finally recovered her breath and spoke to the bbc. it wasn't until the last kilometre that i really sort of doubted that it was going to be possible. and at that point i was just so desperate to stop, to stop running and to walk. and i knew that i couldn't because i wouldn't make it. cheering i think it was just the thought that if i didn't make it this time, it was going to be by seconds and then i would have to come back and do the whole thing again. because i would never have let it rest. i was so oxygen deficient when i reached the end and the last few hundred metres, i couldn't even really see anybody. cheering and applause i knew there were people kind of cheering me on and there was lots of noise and... but i wasjust aiming for the gate and everything else sort of went blurry at the edges of my vision and ijust needed to make it to the gate, at which point i just sort of collapsed down in a gasping, kind of heap on
paris from scotland is the first woman to complete one of the world's most gruelling races — the barkley marathonsjust 99 seconds to spare before the 60 hour cut—off. jasmin has finally recovered her breath and spoke to the bbc. it wasn't until the last kilometre that i really sort of doubted that it was going to be possible. and at that point i was just so desperate to stop, to stop running and to walk. and i knew that i couldn't because i wouldn't make it. cheering i think it was just the...
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paris from midlothian, the first woman to complete one of the world's most gruelling races — the barkley marathonsh just 99 seconds to spare before the 60 hour cut—off. jasmin has finally recovered her breath — and her voice — and spoke to the bbc. it wasn't until the last kilometre that i really sort of doubted that it was going to be possible. and at that point, i was just so desperate to stop, to stop running and to walk. and i knew that i couldn't because i wouldn't make it. i think it was just the thought that if i didn't make it this time, it was going to be by seconds and then i would have to come back and do the whole thing again. because i would never have let it rest. i was so oxygen deficient when i reached the end. and the last few hundred metres, i couldn't even really see anybody. cheering and applause. i knew there were people kind of cheering me on and there was lots of noise and... but i was just aiming for the gate and everything else sort of went blurry at the edges of my vision, and ijust needed to make it to the gate. at which point, i sort of collapsed down in a gasping, kind
paris from midlothian, the first woman to complete one of the world's most gruelling races — the barkley marathonsh just 99 seconds to spare before the 60 hour cut—off. jasmin has finally recovered her breath — and her voice — and spoke to the bbc. it wasn't until the last kilometre that i really sort of doubted that it was going to be possible. and at that point, i was just so desperate to stop, to stop running and to walk. and i knew that i couldn't because i wouldn't make it. i think...
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she completed the 100—mile barkley marathons course, in tennessee, with just 99 seconds to spare beforeost famous landmarks have gone dark. they're taking part in earth hour to raise awareness of environmental issues and the impact of climate change. in athens, the acropolis joined other recognisable buildings around the world, in dimming its lights. and here in the us, the empire state building in new york turned off its lights earlier this evening. stay with us here on bbc news. hello there. well, it's certainly been a lively start to the weekend weatherwise. loads of showers around on saturday, some of them with hail and thunder, some of them with mammatus clouds — always a sign of a good storm. now, the showers that went through south parts of greater london, around kent, they really dumped the temperatures. look at that — ten degrees at midday, just two degrees celsius a couple of hours later in the afternoon. that would have felt really cold, especially with those gusty winds. now, over the next few hours, many of the showers will tend to become confined to more northeastern areas
she completed the 100—mile barkley marathons course, in tennessee, with just 99 seconds to spare beforeost famous landmarks have gone dark. they're taking part in earth hour to raise awareness of environmental issues and the impact of climate change. in athens, the acropolis joined other recognisable buildings around the world, in dimming its lights. and here in the us, the empire state building in new york turned off its lights earlier this evening. stay with us here on bbc news. hello...
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jasmin paris, from midlothian, conquored the barkley marathons in tennessee with just one minute 39 secondsgruelling mission covers 100 miles — or 160 kilometres — but with a mixture of climbs and descents — that are 60,000 feet or 18,000 metres — that's about twice the height of the mount everest. earlier we spoke to stephen cousins, an ultramarathon runner who has his own you tube station dedicated to the sport and asked him about the marathon course. the race has been going for many, many years. 1989 was when it first became a 100 mile event, although i should say they say it's 100 miles, it is more than 100 miles. there are five loops of a place called frozen head state park in tennessee. frozen head state park is a wild terrain. barbs cut into your legs. the ascents are very, very steep. and as you said, if you finish all five loops of the berkeley marathons, you'll have not only covered well over 100 miles, possibly 120, 130 miles. and if you go wrong even further, but you'll have climbed essentially twice of everest�*s height. it's a very difficult race to complete. there have only b
jasmin paris, from midlothian, conquored the barkley marathons in tennessee with just one minute 39 secondsgruelling mission covers 100 miles — or 160 kilometres — but with a mixture of climbs and descents — that are 60,000 feet or 18,000 metres — that's about twice the height of the mount everest. earlier we spoke to stephen cousins, an ultramarathon runner who has his own you tube station dedicated to the sport and asked him about the marathon course. the race has been going for many,...
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paris from scotland — the first woman to complete one of the world's most gruelling races — the barkley marathonsed terrain. she finished with just 99 seconds to spare. jasmin finally recovered her breath — and her voice — and spoke to the bbc. it was not until the last kilometre that i really thought i doubted that it was going to be possible and at that point i was so desperate to stop running and to walk and i knew that i could not because i could not make it. i think it was just the thought that if i did not make it it was going to be by settings and i would have to come back and do the whole thing again. i was so oxygen deficient when i reach the end and the last few hundred metres i could not even really see anybody. i knew there were people cheering me on and there was lots of noise, but i was just aiming for the gate and everything else was blurry at the edges of my vision, and i just needed to make it at the gate, at which point i sort of collapsed down in a grasping heap on the ground. so, i did itfor me, and heap on the ground. so, i did it for me, and i am super happy that i achieved
paris from scotland — the first woman to complete one of the world's most gruelling races — the barkley marathonsed terrain. she finished with just 99 seconds to spare. jasmin finally recovered her breath — and her voice — and spoke to the bbc. it was not until the last kilometre that i really thought i doubted that it was going to be possible and at that point i was so desperate to stop running and to walk and i knew that i could not because i could not make it. i think it was just the...
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jasmin paris, from midlothian, conquered the barkley marathons in tennessee with just one minute 39 secondsmetres — but with a mixture of climbs and descents that are 60,000 feet or 18,000 metres — that's about twice the height of the mount everest. no wonder she looks absolutely shattered there. stephen cousins is a ultramathon runner and has his own youtube channel dedicated to the sport. thank you forjoining us. it looks unbelievably hard. just explain what this race is all about. the unbelievably hard. just explain what this race is all about.— this race is all about. the race has been going _ this race is all about. the race has been going for— this race is all about. the race has been going for many _ this race is all about. the race has been going for many years. - this race is all about. the race has been going for many years. 1989 i this race is all about. the race has i been going for many years. 1989 was when it first became the 100 mile event. i should say, they say it is 100 miles, but it is more. there are five loops of a place called frozen head state park in tennessee. the p
jasmin paris, from midlothian, conquered the barkley marathons in tennessee with just one minute 39 secondsmetres — but with a mixture of climbs and descents that are 60,000 feet or 18,000 metres — that's about twice the height of the mount everest. no wonder she looks absolutely shattered there. stephen cousins is a ultramathon runner and has his own youtube channel dedicated to the sport. thank you forjoining us. it looks unbelievably hard. just explain what this race is all about. the...
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of the british ultrarunnerjasmin paris, who's become the first woman to finish the notorious barkley marathons jasmin made it by 99 seconds. she was welcomed home by supporters at edinburgh airport. home to a hug from her father — elated at becoming the first woman to finish one of the world's toughest races.— to finish one of the world's toughest races. to finish one of the world's tou~hest races. ., , , toughest races. the terrain is deep u . toughest races. the terrain is deep u- and toughest races. the terrain is deep up and down. _ toughest races. the terrain is deep up and down, and _ toughest races. the terrain is deep up and down, and it's _ toughest races. the terrain is deep up and down, and it's all— toughest races. the terrain is deep up and down, and it's all off - toughest races. the terrain is deep up and down, and it's all off paths. it's kind of notorious for stories of people getting dramatically lost. you have 60 hours to do it, so there's no time to sleep. you're awake for 60 hours and have all sorts of hallucinations by the end. i push it for the very influence. —— limits.
of the british ultrarunnerjasmin paris, who's become the first woman to finish the notorious barkley marathons jasmin made it by 99 seconds. she was welcomed home by supporters at edinburgh airport. home to a hug from her father — elated at becoming the first woman to finish one of the world's toughest races.— to finish one of the world's toughest races. to finish one of the world's tou~hest races. ., , , toughest races. the terrain is deep u . toughest races. the terrain is deep u- and...
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have you ever heard of the barkley marathons in tennessee? its actually one of the hardest ultra marathons in the world. participants have 60 hours to complete 5 loops of 20 miles. only 17 people have done it before this year. and this year runner jasmine paris became the first woman to finish the marathons in time. >> this is video of her finishing the run and she hopes that her journey will inspire other women around the world. and speaking of remarkable women kron four's continuing our celebration of the bay area's remarkable women. and today. >> rather tonight, we're so excited reveal the winner of our search. she's a pro tennis player turned nonprofit leader coaching kids on how to win the game of life by chan changing how we think about success for meeting san francisco's very own peanut louie-harper. >> read with me. if you'd like brady at mill breeze, meadows elementary, what is 6 s? >> that's easy to see is trying the best. you can be. a special assembly is underway a sure hand. are you ever afraid to fail? holding the microphone is
have you ever heard of the barkley marathons in tennessee? its actually one of the hardest ultra marathons in the world. participants have 60 hours to complete 5 loops of 20 miles. only 17 people have done it before this year. and this year runner jasmine paris became the first woman to finish the marathons in time. >> this is video of her finishing the run and she hopes that her journey will inspire other women around the world. and speaking of remarkable women kron four's continuing our...
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year-old jasmin paris is the picture of exhaustion after becoming the first woman to complete the barkley marathonsnners to navigate 100 miles of rugged tennessee terrain in 60 hours or less. paris finished with one minute 39 seconds to spare. congratulations. >>> next, it is a wild ride. and apparently as fun as it looks. [♪♪] how you feel can be affected by the bacteria in your gut. try new align probiotic bloating relief plus food digestion. it contains a probiotic to help relieve occasional bloating, plus vitamin b12 to aid digestion. try align probiotic. ma, ma, ma— ( clears throat ) for fast sore throat relief, try vicks vapocool drops. with two times more menthol per drop, and powerful vicks vapors to vaporize sore throat pain. vicks vapocool drops. vaporize sore throat pain. wanna know a secret? more than just my armpits stink. that's why i use secret whole body deodorant... everywhere. 4 out of 5 gynecologists would recommend whole body deodorant, which gives you 72 hour odor protection from your pits to your- (sfx: deoderant being sprayed) secret whole body deodorant. wanna know how i get
year-old jasmin paris is the picture of exhaustion after becoming the first woman to complete the barkley marathonsnners to navigate 100 miles of rugged tennessee terrain in 60 hours or less. paris finished with one minute 39 seconds to spare. congratulations. >>> next, it is a wild ride. and apparently as fun as it looks. [♪♪] how you feel can be affected by the bacteria in your gut. try new align probiotic bloating relief plus food digestion. it contains a probiotic to help...
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the time is 9.55, have you ever heard of the barkley marathons in tennessee? ultra marathons in the world. participants have 60 hours. >> to complete 5 loops of 20 miles. only 7 people have done it before this year. and this year's runner, jasmine perez, became the first woman to finish the race in time. this is video of her finishing and she hopes that the journey will inspire other women around the world. but a good time. it's what you sierra, how she hugged the bar there. at the very i can imagine her feet are probably just dropping. and, you know, it's it's a nice little. >> pace that you go there, a that while she well, i've never been tennessee the weather there right now. what is it does? it's a bit on the chilly side. actually got to watch this time of year. i was into tennessee traveling for job to job and it was an ice storm so i now those interstate 40, watch out a little bit. what's going on there? this is futurecast, michael, because i want to point this out after we see the skies open up a little bit. we may see the flare up of little isolated li
the time is 9.55, have you ever heard of the barkley marathons in tennessee? ultra marathons in the world. participants have 60 hours. >> to complete 5 loops of 20 miles. only 7 people have done it before this year. and this year's runner, jasmine perez, became the first woman to finish the race in time. this is video of her finishing and she hopes that the journey will inspire other women around the world. but a good time. it's what you sierra, how she hugged the bar there. at the very i...
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history last week by becoming the first woman to complete one of the world's toughest races, the barkley marathonss twice the height of mount everest. and if that wasn't enough, there's a time limit too. jasmin crossed the finish line on friday with 99 seconds to spare before the 60—hour cut—off. the mother—of—two, who works as a vet and research scientist, told the bbc she did it to test the limits of what she was capable of and to inspire other women around the world. cheering. i knew it going to be tight from about six hours out from the finish and i was really pushing. it wasn't until the last kilometre that i really sort of doubted that it was going to be possible. and at that point, i was just so desperate to stop, and to stop running and to walk. and i knew that i couldn't because i wouldn't make it. so ijust forced myself to keep running. and i think it was just the thought that if i didn't make it this time, it was going to be by seconds, and then i would have to come back and do the whole thing again, all those five loops, because i would never have let it rest. and i knew that i only ha
history last week by becoming the first woman to complete one of the world's toughest races, the barkley marathonss twice the height of mount everest. and if that wasn't enough, there's a time limit too. jasmin crossed the finish line on friday with 99 seconds to spare before the 60—hour cut—off. the mother—of—two, who works as a vet and research scientist, told the bbc she did it to test the limits of what she was capable of and to inspire other women around the world. cheering. i knew...