Where better for a moron to be on April Fool’s Day than training at Frozen Head State Park? That was me!

Even though I had a guaranteed slot into the Barkley Marathons, I managed to miss my golden opportunity. Now I focus on making amends following a rollercoaster of mixed results and emotions that ensued.

With a lot of sweat, followed by blood then mud, I thrashed, slid, and burrowed myself to the finish line at the Barkley Fall Classic, earning a coveted spot in the infamous Barkley Marathons.