Participants in the Barkley Marathons are hyper-focused on achieving their daily mile goals and keeping up with the demanding pace of the competition, which is visible in the early morning hours and again during the final stretch from 6pm to midnight.
A man has run a total of 46,500 miles on a half-mile loop. His small and light physique, combined with his love for running, has allowed him to accomplish this impressive feat.
The physical stress of running a marathon takes a toll on the body, causing inflammation and GI tract issues. Recovery time is also necessary to allow the body to return to its normal state.