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Only 20 people have ever made it to the end of the #BarkleyMarathon since it was extended to 100 miles in 1986, this year Jasmin Paris was the first woman in history to finish it.   But what makes this race special?   How to enter is shrouded in mystery, as there is no website or social media for the event. All that is known is that to enter a runner must   - write a motivational letter to Lazarus (founder and inventor of the race) ✍️ - if you are selected among the 40 participants you have to pay $1.60 💰 - if you are a first time participant you have to bring a number plate from your home country 🚗 - if you are a veteran you must bring a packet of cigarettes as a gift 🚬   The race consists of a 160 km route divided into 5 laps and 18,000 metres of elevation gain, to be completed in 60 hours. ⏱️   No mobile phones or GPS equipment may be used, only a map and a digital watch. To prove the completion of each lap, the runner must tear out a page from each book scattered at various points along the route.   It is extremely motivating and inspiring to see these examples of success, of how much people want to test themselves and take risks, especially in a sporting enviroment where it is increasingly difficult to emerge as a professional, especially in sports that struggle to find the space they deserve in the media and beyond.   Jasmin's goal, reached 39 seconds before the cut-off time, makes us reflect on how 'no one has ever done it before' with the right approach and preparation can turn into a success story, opening the door to others, who probably would never have existed without this feat.   #sportmaketheworldbetter

Welcome to another round of Witty Wednesdays! 🏌️♂️ Today, we’re diving into the world of golf history. Here’s a tough one for all you golf enthusiasts: Can you name the golfer who won the first Masters Tournament? And for bonus points, can you tell us the year it was held? Share your answers in the comments below! ⛳ #golf #golftrivia #MyMullies

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Dear Lions Placement season is on. Pressure Pressure Pressure. Many have gone forward. Some Lions are not sure what to do. 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗧𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗲? Hare - running forward now. Tortoise - running slowly - not sure how to win or the Lion - you know you are a Lion but not sure how to use your power. 𝗥𝗲𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆. The Hare and Tortoise get on a race. The Hare is running away. The Tortoise watches calmly and starts swimming to the finish line. Waits for the Hare and they cross together as friends. What does the Lion do? Drinks coffee and then calmly completes its own race winning it. 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗻. 𝗘𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀.  You can be a Hare, Tortoise, or a Lion. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗲. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆. What do you need to do? Plan. Run the race and win. (Meaning - plan, work hard and succeed.) You can do it dear Lions. As always - 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱 - 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀. #placementpreparation

Horses travel from across Australia and around the world to compete in the Melbourne Cup. 🏇🏽 International competitors must allow for a 14-day pre-export quarantine, followed by another 14-21 days in quarantine once they reach Australia. International horses will sometimes be sent to Australia several months before the Cup race, to pass through quarantine, re-establish their training regimen, and adjust to a new climate and different feed. Interstate horses travel by air or horse float, usually arriving well before Cup Day in order to begin their preparations and compete in Cup-qualifying races. The 250 most prestigious races in Australia are categorised as group' races. Of the 17,000 racehorses born each year in Australia, less than half a per cent go on to win a group race. 😮 #livestocktransport #horsetransport #melbournecup #horsefreight

An Equestrian Sport for Thoroughbreds The thoroughbred is represented in all equestrian sports but was especially suited to the sport of Eventing which required an all-round athlete for the principal component of cross-country. However over the past 25 years, Eventing has undergone substantial changes which have dramatically reduced the importance of cross-country in favor of the phases in which warmbloods prevail. While the versatility of the thoroughbred is remarkable, the traditional equestrian sports now heavily favor warmbloods and inevitably the opportunities for thoroughbreds have diminished. Concurrently, those sports have become increasingly exclusive and inaccessible for many that would otherwise participate. Exclusivity prioritizes resources over skill and talent, to the detriment of horsemanship, safety and welfare. The horse is reduced to a procurable and replaceable piece of equipment. There are thousands of equestrians that would seize an opportunity to compete in an exciting, affordable, horse-centric equestrian sport. CCE asks for speed, stamina, jumping ability, a sharp mind and courage - perfect for the all-round athleticism and competitive disposition of the thoroughbred. CCE encourages training and long-term commitment to develop a comprehensive partnership between the horse and rider, at all levels of competition. CCE is the first widely accessible equestrian sport that is designed for the thoroughbred.    Your Course Your Choice Enjoy Your Horse #horses #crosscountryequestrian #cce #newsport

On October 15th, the Greater Lowell Road Runners hosted the annual Baystate Marathon & Half-Marathon. The race features recreational, amateur and competitive runners as they travel through Lowell, Chelmsford and Tyngsborough. Interested in participating in the race next year? Check out baystatemarathon.com for more information. #marathon #baystate #baystatemarthon #runners #likelowell #lowellma #lowell #greaterlowell #merrimackvalley #publicaccess #communitymedia #publicaccess #ltclowellma

4 continuous days of running. That is what the winner will have to do to win The World Championships of Backyard Ultra. Backyard is a race where runners do 6.71k loop per hour, on the hour, every hour till only one person is left. A last person standing event. World Champs started yesterday in Tennessee. 75 of the best Backyard runners are competiting. 24 hours in. 160k covered. 73 of the 75 still running. But here is a wild thing. There is one winner. Everyone else gets Did Not Finish. But only the winner doesn’t find their limit. Everyone else does. So maybe the winner doesn’t win! Because finding your limit is the real win! Endless loops. Hard to tell winners from those who don’t. Bit like start up life. Link to follow the race is in the comments. I’ll update when the winner wins. Probably Wednesday. PS. Just to be clear. I am watching. not participating. But i do have a long event coming up soon :-)

Did you know that sponsoring a rising star early on in their career is a way to strategically + exponentially increase your company’s ROI? 🚀 Young athletes are super dedicated and versatile. For companies partnering up from early on in an athlete’s career is a smart move 📈. Here’s why: ▪️Increased brand visibility + exposure: You get your brand out there more, especially with cool stories of young athletes 📲 ▪️Rebranding: It makes your brand look good, showing you support the dreams of young stars ⭐️ ▪️High ROI (Return on Investment)💰Partnering up early means your company spends less on sponsorship costs, but still gets a big reward for their investment as these athletes grow (media attention,…). PS: Congrats to our young athlete Anina Hutter, who’s breaking boundaries by rocking two sports at once (cross country skiing🎿 + mountain biking 🚵♀️) on teaming up with Fleischtrocknerei Churwalden AG - Grischuna (Minipic) Let's commit to supporting young athletes. Their journey is just beginning, and the impact on your brands and communities promises to be extraordinary 🚀 DM me if your company is interested in teaming up with a rising star 💌 #FutureOfSports #DualTalent #StrategicPartnership #sponsoring

🏇 The 156th running of the Belmont Stakes Festival takes place from Thursday, June 6, to Sunday, June 9, including 24 stakes races with total purses exceeding $10m. Check out the latest insights and timetable around this weekend's Belmont Stakes, and its dazzling undercard at the iconic at the Saratoga Race Course, alongside the rest of this week's company news ⬇ #BelmontStakes #HorseRacing #SportsEvents #Sportsbetting #NewsletterUpdate