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emilyzelda.bsky.social

@emilyzelda.bsky.social
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Some sort of activist . Jack of all trades, master of some . Self-styled Lebenskünstlerin Extraordinaire . Human rainbow . Devout absurdist . Driven by curiosity, chaos and coffee . 95% of posts likely to be about the #BM100 or other weird sports 🍉🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧✊️

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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
After months of debate within my psychogeography circles on whether the term flaneur is too pretentious and sexist, I have coined the term Meanderthal and will conduct my derives with the stumbling brutishness the term warrants. Feel free to use it widely in daily conversation. #psychogeography
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David Miller @davidmiller-photo.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Rain on plastic. Cold Tennessee air. And the architect of chaos watching it all unfold. Repost for a chance of winning a 4x6 print. I’ll select 40 at random to celebrate the 40th edition of the Barkley Marathons. #bm100 #barkleymarathons 📸 share.google/eGSiSrAnE3J1...
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
#BM100 report from Laz has landed. As always with his write ups it is well worth a read www.facebook.com/share/1Dnu2N...
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
I too would like to hear about this cave of wild boars #BM100
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Well friends that's it. I'd say same time next year, but given it's the #BM100, how about some mystery time in the next 15 months?
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
I dearly want both Sebastien and Damian to get a full run and not just another measly fun run each. Alas (almost certainly) not this time. Should've put my hopes solely in the course again for guaranteed glee. #BM100
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Right, that's enough creative productivity for today. Back to the #BM100
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Not that what3words is good for anything beyond entertainment, but here's some of the #BM100 W3Ws: Usual starting gate - Requirements.Shortages.Weep Frozen Head Tower - Massively.Bootie.Slipping, Mystery.Imprints.Mapping & Participants.Disband.Regulate Rat Jaw - Headlamp.Alas.Fade
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Using the Loop 3 #BM100 lull to get on with some slightly more normal projects. First up, fashioning miniature gates out of old diy tools. That's normal, right?
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Would you accept the race nickname Eddie the Eagle as part of the deal? #BM100
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
One thing I'm not clear on this year is if L1&2 being CCW means 3&4 are both CW, or if 3 is CW and 4 is CCW. What do we think? Personally I imagine 3CW and 4CCW is harder, and therefore more likely. #BM100
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
I see you #BM100 followers using it as inspiration for your Sunday runs. Pro tip: I just went out into my muddy garden, spun around until I felt disoriented, and then had a cold shower - you can actually skip out the running bit and get the same benefits
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
In order to stop myself dismissively saying "but running in the rain is lovely", I'm watching videos of Rat Jaw in the rain. Less lovely. more "Where did I go wrong to end up here?" #BM100 youtube.com/shorts/YNpla...
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2023 Barkley Fall Classic - Descending Rat Jaw
YouTube video by Carey Allen Running
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Glad Laz is having a good weekend. The campaign page for Damo's feet and sanity will be set up shortly... that man needs an intervention. #BM100
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Back for the UK day shift on the #BM100 So far my phone tells me we have barefoot runners, we've heard a lot of Taps, and Keith said something hilarious about making things easier next year. I'm just worried it won't go beyond Fun Run and everyone will have to go back to work tomorrow.
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Strange new strategies afoot in the Barkley, maybe the kit was too heavy and stripping off will give runner the edge they need. #BM100
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Okay we have nicknames to decipher. Struggling to recall previous years' nicknames in detail, and sad to not see Back to the Future Hair at the front but I'll cope
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karendewindt.bsky.social @karendewindt.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Damnn, @keithdunn.bsky.social posts a bit earlier on X, gotta keep opening the app of doom :D Five finished loop 1 #bm100
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
I might just pretend @keithdunn.bsky.social is too busy celebrating Newcastle's win to update the #BM100 So I'll just assume everyone is doing very well and having a lovely time and Keith just forgot to mention it.
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Refresh, refresh, refresh... Why don't they finish Loop 1 faster if I refresh my feed more? #BM100
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Questions I know John Kelly felt very humbled by the Winter Spine Race last month... has anyone heard anything about him this #BM100 ? Is Damien Hall down as "likely" racing for any particular reason? His work with the Green Runners makes me feel like he's not a given despite his love for the BM.
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
The Brits reckon Orange Bucket Hat is Iain Bethune. I think they could be right. #BM100
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
French-French? Swiss-French? Belgian-French? Canadian-French? Very sneaky and cryptic, just how I like it. (C'mon Sébastien!)
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
This is just to say I have eaten the runners that were in the forest And which you were probably tracking for inspo Forgive me they were delicious so sweet And so lost #BM100 #BM100fangirling
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Rat Jaw @ratjaw.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
Condolences for me... In 2026 I will be on the start line of #BM100 rather than adding my own unique brand of commentary from afar. As for who is the person behind the account, you'll just have to guess 😈
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Alix Weasel @alixwzl.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Ah hah - the ferrets are awake #bm100 barkley.ferrett.io#runners
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Barkley 2026
It's Barkley 2026
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Not that I have allegiances but I'm rooting for Back to the Future Hair and #TeamTomo (is Tomo there? I don't care, I'm Team Tomo either way). Oh, and the course itself, always rooting for the course. #BM100
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Why so early?! Sorry to be that guy, but Laz isn't just trying to fuck with runners, he's also responding to the ecological impacts of climate change. And he's probably fucking with runners a bit, but that's a given. #BM100 www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/m...
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‘60 hours of hell’: hardship is the only way forward at the Barkley Marathons
More crucible than race, the Barkley Marathons in the hostile backwoods of Tennessee remains the world’s toughest footrace, where change, adaptation and the struggle to survive play out
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
I came as soon as I heard!!! I knew they'd be fucking with us this year but February?!?!?! #BM100
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Eugine has left the Spine, Back to the Future Hair is set for a win. I would have been happy with either of them winning, but I have to admit the Barkley fan in me was gunning for Sebastien throughout, so I'm quietly thrilled. #spinerace #dotwatching
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Absolutely disgusting that this happened, but massive kudos to the @spinerace.bsky.social team for handling it supportively. The article contains a link to her fundraising page, which I will also link in the comments. www.livefortheoutdoors.com/trail-runnin... #spinerace
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Runner withdrawn from Winter Spine Race ultramarathon due to security concerns
A runner has had to withdraw from the Montane Spine Challenger South ultra race after receiving death threats – here's what you need to know...
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
As well as being a phenomenal set of races, the Spine showcases some of the best British place names - first place is approaching Brownsleazes and Shitlington Hall, whilst second place is just passing through Slaggyford. Forgive me, I am a child. #spinerace #dotwatching
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Nicki Lygo @drlygo.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Jack Scott demolishes one of the toughest Challenger South races we’ve seen to date. He was cold and battled the worst conditions he’s seen on a race. Outstanding win Jack 🙌🏻 #SpineRace #SpineChallengerSouth
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
Dusting off this account to help me get hyped for @spinerace.bsky.social next weekend Hoped to volunteer this time but life was a pesky bugger so it's either dot watching or camping out in Edale for the start but either way I'm hoping to share some of that hype on here 🥳❄️ #spinerace #winterspine
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jaredbeasley.bsky.social @jaredbeasley.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
WORLD RECORD: Phil Gore and Sam Harvey have completed 117 yards - loops - hours. That's 483 miles!! #backyardultra #lazbook #ultrarunning 📷 Harvey Lewis
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
I'm not saying people should neglect their preexisting obligations for the day, but now would be a great time to tune into the #deadcowgully livestream. 2 runners on Yard 115, current world record stands at 116 Yards. #ultrarunning #backyardultra www.youtube.com/live/0nJJt9J...
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Dead Cow 111 - 112
YouTube video by Backyard Ultra Podcast
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Following #deadcowgully whilst struggling through the tedious physical rehab of fixing my body so I can build up the miles to break it again. Sisyphus has got nothing on the world of endurance sports. Here's to at least another 6.7km before the boulders stop rolling 💪🦵
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
My finger is hovering over the registration button for the Berlin Inlineskating Marathon I'm a fast quad skater but a 2:10 cut off time is 17 minutes below my pb. Doable if I join the dark side and train with speed skates, though inlines aren't my thing. Argh decisions!
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Therapist: "You seem to be doing better this week, did you manage to sort your sleep schedule out?" Me: "No, I actually stayed awake for 40 hours straight to follow an ultramarathon and it was great" Therapist: "Anyone else and I'd have questions, but that makes sense" #BM100
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Congratulations to the @barkleycourse.bsky.social and of course @ratjaw.bsky.social, really great work from you both this year #BM100
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Just checking: by my tally there are 6 runners out there, 4 on Loop 3 and 2 who are still MIA from Loop 1?! I struggle with numbers at the best of times, someone enlighten me please! 32 hours is the record for longest time lost, might we at least be seeing one Course Record this year?! #BM100
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
10 minutes left until only a fun run is up for grabs 😬 In the absence of mass successes and rooting for Small European Woman this might be the most nail biting moment so far this year #BM100
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
A friend messaged me to ask "Who won that race you were watching?" Ahahahahahhhahahahahahahahahahahaha So naïve #BM100
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
• Notoriously difficult to get into • Shrouded in mystery and urban legend • Posers not welcome • Goes on significantly longer than many people are prepared for Any more fun parallels between Berghain and #BM100 ?!
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Oh you though #BM100 stood for the Barkley Marathons? No no, this is the Barkley Massacre
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Billie @moonstoneaura.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
The fear has set in that it will all be over by tomorrow morning and I’ll have to have a productive work day instead #BM100
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Hot take: John Kelly and John Kelly alone should have to do 6 laps. He enjoys the #BM100 too much for my liking 😅
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Keith @keithdunn.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
After a brief memorial, laz lit the cigarette at 11:37. The 2025 Barkley Marathons has begun. #BM100
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emilyzelda.bsky.social @emilyzelda.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
So in GMT that's L1 19.03 04:57 L2 19.03 18:57 L3 20.03 03:37 FR 20.03 07:37 L4 20.03 15:37 L5 21.03 03:37 I think? Time zones. Gah! #BM100
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Keith @keithdunn.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
After multiple failed attempts, the conch was blown at 10:37. The 2025 Barkley Marathons begins in one hour. #BM100.
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