It’s the kind of result that has a less willful runner saying ‘never again’. It was unequivocally a DNF – and probably the most heartbreaking DNF in the history of DNFs.
He crossed the finish line from the wrong direction, a few seconds after the 60-hour time limit. After nearly 60 hours of racing, a missed turn in the last moments took him off the course as he approached the finish. But there have likely been very few losses tougher than Canadian ultra-runner Gary Robbins’ result 2017 Barkley Marathons. We let him do what he does best – ramble on.įor the truly competitive athlete, every loss or DNF is a tough one. So it’s no surprise that Gary Robbins had plenty to say about the Barkley. During a 60-hour race, you get a lot of time to think.
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