Once again, the ruthless #BarkleyMath window of opportunity is starting to close... Any remaining will need to get in and back out on loop 5 in the next hour or their realistic chance at finishing diminishes rapidly after that. #bm100

Historically, if asked, most Barkley vets prefer the clockwise direction. This mostly has to do with the fact that it is more familiar due to the race typically starting in that direction so there's just more experience/shared knowledge. #bm100

Barkley self-evident truth #16 #BM100

laz and little wait at HQ. Barkley Marathons, April 1st, 2012 #BM100

Barkley self-evident truth #17 #BM100

Barkley self-evident truth #18 #BM100

Boy, nary a peep out of BarkleyWeather this year! No fog, no rain... nothing extreme. A welcome change for the better for once! #BM100

A Barkley Marathons rush-hour traffic jam - loop 1, book 1, April 4th, 2009 #BM100

Barkley self-evident truth #19 #BM100

A few climbs later, Barkley rush-hour has thinned out as Mike Dobies leads the way on the final approach to the "Garden Spot", loop 1, book 3, April 4th, 2009 #BM100

Barkley self-evident truth #20 #BM100

Barkley self-evident truth #13 #bm100

#bm100 SET #0

Barkley self-evident truth #1 You toe the line at the yellow gate with the training you have, not the training you wish you had. #BM100

self-evident truth #4 #bm100

mic check - one, two... It's been a minute! I(of all people, I know!) was unceremoniously shadow banned 😂 from #bm100 hastag last year and I wondering where this will reach now. I'm also over on BlueSky and maybe the this whole party would be better there anyway...