Ultrarunner and data scientist John Kelly sits down with Doc to talk some serious Type II Fun. Settle in and buckle up as this eight-time Barkley Marathon competitor shares the highs and lows of this year's Barkley and his 35 days on the Appalachian Trail. Along the way, you'll hear about in-line filters, lost compasses, four guys in a privy, Scottish Hill-Runners, payphones, Ranger hitches, and all the tea on his Barkley and AT experiences. Epic. (This is Part I. Be sure to listen to Part II.)
Show Notes
In this exciting episode of Hiker Trash Radio, Doc interviews the legendary ultra runner John Kelly, a three-time finisher of the grueling Barkley Marathons. They discuss John's background, his introduction to ultra running, and some of his most memorable moments on the trail.
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