THE TRAVIS MACY SHOW
THE TRAVIS MACY SHOW
Travis Macy
200. Lazarus Lake and Jared Beasley: THE ENDURANCE ARTIST on Barkley Marathons, Big's Backyard Ultra, and Deep Engagement with Athletics and Life
1 hour 41 minutes Posted Sep 15, 2025 at 8:00 am.
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For our 200th episode, I’m honored to welcome two legends of the endurance world: Lazarus Lake, the mastermind behind the Barkley Marathons and Big’s Backyard Ultra and author Jared Beasley, whose new book The Endurance Artist dives deep into Laz’s life and legacy. We talk about what it really means to chase the impossible, how pain and discomfort shape us, and why the “Danny’s” of the sport (everyday athletes who rise beyond expectation) are so inspiring. Laz shares lessons from a life...