Jasmin Paris became the first woman to successfully complete the Barkley Marathons in 2024, marking a historic moment in ultrarunning. Her journey, highlighted in the documentary "The Finisher," showcases her mental and physical struggles during the race. Despite feeling drained and sick during her third loop, Paris embraced the challenge of returning for another grueling 20-plus-mile segment, emphasizing her resolve and the inevitability of pushing through adversity. The film captures her remarkable perseverance, offering an inspiring insight into one of ultrarunning's toughest events.
"When you're feeling pretty bad and you just feel kind of sick and drained, the thought of going back out and doing those climbs again and going back out into the wilderness on your own, it's pretty hard to face."
"That was one of the worst moments, really, because I sort of knew I was going to make myself go out again - I had enough time to finish the thing."
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