
These poems reflect Campbell's deep love of Nature as God's Creation. And for some people, just to get back to camp alive is all they want in the world.Download cover art Download CD case insert Lake Lyrics and Other PoemsĪ Collection of poems by the Canadian poet William Wilfred Campbell most of which describe the natural beauty of the Great Lakes region of Ontario. And for some of them to finish one loop is the achievement of a lifetime. “For some people, to finish the Fun Run is the accomplishment of a lifetime. No matter who you are, or how physically skilled you are, you’re going to want to quit at some point.” Nor is it just about being physically skilled. Best known as the creator of the Barkley Marathons, billed as the world’s toughest footrace, Lake has acquired legendary status in the running community, despite a healthy lack of self-promotion. “You’re not going to finish the race with mental resilience alone. 7 June 2022 Lazarus ‘Laz’ Lake, whose real name is Gary Cantrell, is one of the most famous faces in the world of trail and ultra-running. They’re better for what they’ve asked of themselves” “I think that people who go through this are better for it. You only get so much life it’s how much living you can pack into it that counts.” I want them to look at me and say, ‘My God, everything is worn out’. “A lot of people live their life as if they want to turn in their equipment in mint condition. You can’t accomplish anything without the possibility of failure.”

“If you’re going to face a real challenge it has to be a real challenge. “In France, I’m a star, in America, I’m thought of more as a homeless person.” “You’ve got 24 seconds to do the right thing and go home.” Should the unfortunate mental condition which led to your application for the 2016 Barkley Marathons improve, you might still escape by simply writing me and asking that your slot be passed along to some other unfortunate fool.” “Update your will, visit with friends and relatives, and otherwise tie up any and all loose ends. (In a letter to Barkley Marathon contestants): “ amount to nothing more than an extended period of unspeakable suffering, at the end of which you will ultimately find only failure and humiliation.” There’s either plenty or there’s nothing.”

Most people of who have lived have been hungry most of the time. “You don’t have to eat to run, that’s an old wives tale.

‘Physically I feel great’ – Candice Burt tapering off after 200 ultras in 200 days
