Jasmin Paris: The Barkley Marathon's Unlikely Hero

[@runsingletrack]

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[@MeleahDroll]

THANK YOU for conducting an interview where your goal is to allow her to talk about things she's passionate about without interrupting her! Best interview with her I've watched so far.

[@runsingletrack]

No interruptions on the Singletrack Pod - that’s our part of our conversational mission! Thanks for the kudos and for watching! Finn

[@KelpandFern]

@@runsingletrack the best hosts in trail running for sure!

[@Mark-lj1dj]

Agreed 👏 very good interview

[@laurainthehaute918]

I do appreciate your style of interview. Jasmin brought me here. You allowed her to talk about such important things and showed respect in your listening. Thank you.

[@runsingletrack]

Means a lot to read that! I try my best to ask and listen, although I always have plenty to work on. Cheers, Finn

[@JeremyJonesDr]

100% agree. What an amazing women and a great interview to let her shine!

[@TerjeMathisen]

I came here, like everyone else, because of Barkley, but now I am if possible even more impressed by her as human being. Very well done!

[@runsingletrack]

Ahh right on! Love to read that..The Jasmin Effect! Thanks so much for watching.

[@genevieve-with-grief]

All we talked about at our weekly trail meet up that week was Jasmin. She is truly inspiring and I love her commitment to lowering the carbon footprint of her running. Thanks for a great chat! She’s inspiring so many runners of all ages!!

[@runsingletrack]

That is awesome! Thanks for watching

[@sherwinmoscow9455]

I have heard three interviews with Jasmin, and I have learned to admire many things about her in addition to the Barkley. Thank you for giving her the opportunity to talk about some of her core values and priorities.

[@runsingletrack]

She's so multi-faceted..the gear philosophy is really interesting and made me think quite a bit about how I get can more years out of what I currently have

[@brennadavis8238]

I’ve never heard of the Green Runners before, but this is totally up my alley! Thanks for giving Jasmine time to talk about this and for asking follow up questions about her focus on sustainability.

[@runsingletrack]

Glad she could put that group on your radar! Website is thegreenrunners dot com if you’re curious

[@BillHorsman]

@Jackssw You don't need to be vegan. To quote their website: "you don’t need to be vegan or even vegetarian (although you certainly can be!). But we suggest that people try to reduce their consumption of meat down to 1 or 2 days per week, and in general focus on higher quality, locally sourced produce wherever possible."

[@RunningJustALittleBitGreener]

Brilliant interview Finn. So honest and authentic. Thank you for giving Jasmin the platform to talk about The Green Runners. 🙏🏻💚

[@runsingletrack]

My pleasure! Thanks for tuning in

[@PremNistal]

Jasmin is generally awkward at interviews with very short answers and to the point. I am very happy to see her relaxed and answer the way she wants. This is a really beautiful Interview. Thanks!

[@runsingletrack]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for watching and for the kind words

[@JaySizz]

YES. Jasmin's message of support for ethical and sustainable purchasing and travel decisions related to our running endeavors is SPOT ON and much needed. We need more genuine dirtbags in our sport, repairing their clothes, accepting stains on an otherwise very functional shirt, carpooling or biking to a race. There has been a growing culture centered around the newest and "greatest" tech and gear in ultra running. Do we not remember the roots of our American ultras just 15-20 years ago? Consumerism was seen as a flaw and a weakness by so many, now we embrace the newest $1000 Garmin when we already have 4 other capable watches, flying and having grand "experiences" at every single race of the year... damn. I have heard her loud and clear. Thank you!

[@runsingletrack]

It’s a righteous message..I love it..makes me think critically about how I can do better..starts with ourselves

[@laurainthehaute918]

I will take a closer look at my own habits. Strength training in another dimension.

[@MikeSmith-rd9fi]

futile@@runsingletrack

[@nara9572]

I’ve been waiting for an interview like this! I love the questions you’re asking and I have even more respect for Jasmin after watching this interview. Thank you

[@runsingletrack]

That means a lot..thanks so much for tuning in

[@bearzip3448]

Well done! What a well rounded lady truly inspirational on many levels

[@runsingletrack]

Truly great example of a multi-dimensional interesting human being

[@Courtneydoeswalter]

Damn, I’ve appreciated your interviewing skill and style for a while but this was another level. A masterclass

[@runsingletrack]

Wow ! Thanks so much..means a lot to read that

[@whiteheadmatt]

Brilliant interview. Thanks for asking different questions. This made me an even bigger fan of Jasmine!

[@runsingletrack]

Really glad you enjoyed it and the comment about differentiation on the questions is much appreciated 🙏

[@thierrybodiot2005]

This is a formidable interview, where Jasmin had the oportunity to talk about her core values, and how these translate into pragmatic actions. Truly inspiring and exsuding authenticity. I listened to a number of interviews Jasmin gave over the past few days, but your questions came from a different angle, thus adding new, rich perspectives to her performance and personality. Thank you so much and warmest congrats on an exquisite moment!

[@runsingletrack]

Woo! Thanks..I strongly believe podcasts on particular guests should build off each other so they can stand on their own and or be complimentary to what’s already out there..thanks so much for watching

[@kxs7267]

Listening to Jasmin in this interview kept me smiling, even through the bits where I was tearing up. She seems like such a lovely, thoughtful person. And, despite the gulf between her achievements and anything I've done, a lot of what she said about the running was so relatable, it made me keen to get back out. Also loved to hear what she said about little girls being inspired. She doesn't need me to say it, but hugely well done, Jasmin. And good interview!

[@runsingletrack]

Thank you!!

[@MarkGriffith]

Great interview Finn - as always good insightful questions. Ones I had not heard. Fascinating to watch someone with such humility - as a marketer it seemed almost unfathomable to you how much she’s not into capitalizing on the moment. And yet you gave her a chance to talk about her passions and to thank those that supported her. 🙌

[@MarkGriffith]

Also Finn - congrats on the baby - first time I've heard that - AND the hair game is getting it on!

[@runsingletrack]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@vickster7475]

what a genuine real busy working mum/woman/superstar im in awe 🤩

[@runsingletrack]

Amen!🙏

[@infocuslearning]

I enjoyed watching this after coming back from a run in my 15 year-old shorts and top!

[@runsingletrack]

Love it!!

[@Gorgotzolas]

great chat , Jasmin is a wonderfull person ,cudos again for your EPIC achivement , you have become a role model not only for women in sports but also for the entire humanity for your environmental views

[@runsingletrack]

Amen! Thanks for watching

[@MsKatieeee]

She seems like the kind of person that would never change from who she is no matter how big she gets out there :)

[@runsingletrack]

Agreed!

[@nowrockyourheartout]

Fantastic interview! I love how you led this conversation. Jasmine is so inspiring, it was great to hear from her ☺️

[@runsingletrack]

Thank you! Much appreciated

[@paulthebox9164]

Thanks for a great interview! And wow Jasmin, what an inspirational human being! Never was really in touch with the environmental movement but those words certainly created an impact in me - will get some more mileage out of my current gear!

[@runsingletrack]

Love that takeaway …thanks for watching!

[@aparnag3948]

I loved this interview. Jasmin Paris you are such an inspiration. Kudos to all the hours of prep that went into this accomplishment. @runsingletrack: your questions are really well thought through and as other commenters have mentioned you did a good job at letting Jasmin Paris talk and followed up with great questions 🎉

[@runsingletrack]

Thanks on all fronts! Our mission is to let the conversation breathe and defer to the guest as often as possible

[@Andrew-yb1uv]

A very impressive woman. Good job by the interviewer.

[@runsingletrack]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@helkeseitz4704]

Fantastic interview with great questions! Also the fact you have been in the camp witnessing history first hand makes a huge difference! I was wondering if you could interview Jasmins husband Konrad, it would be so great for the outsiders to get a better feeling on how the camp life looks life, how was the atmosphere what do people do in the meantime between loops! I will make sure my nieces are aware of what Jasmin has accomplished! If there is a person I would love to have a selfie with its Jasmin! Thanks Jasmin!

[@runsingletrack]

Great idea and great topics to include here too..I’d love to Konrad one day

[@runsingletrack]

*interview Konrad

[@ajepoc]

Excellent interview. Jasmine is an inspiration and you gave her the opportunity to speak. I appreciate your interview style.

[@runsingletrack]

Glad you enjoyed it! And thanks so much for watching

[@waynethomas7406]

Thank you for an excellent interview. You managed to find alternative topics and areas for discussion that broadened the narrative surrounding Jasmin's amazing achievement 🙏

[@runsingletrack]

Much appreciated and glad you found it valuable ! Finn

[@canyonhaverfield2201]

❤big love to Jasmin & her family..what a fine person, with mature views regarding her grounded philosophy towards the part she plays as a caring person..& of course she is a woman🎈so of course- girls- women- females- are naturally graced with lively senses, deep heart, true arrows- deeply passionate commitment & the wings needed for follow through🎐much love Jasmin sincerely Canyon

[@attwoodsheffield]

Great interview.

[@runsingletrack]

Thank you!

[@GoatPeak]

Good stuff Bro!

[@GoatPeak]

Nicely done!

[@runsingletrack]

Appreciate ya

[@danhasnedl_CZ]

I would not be able to properly explane my friends how huge this achievment is. It's beond reason.

[@cameracaleb]

Nnormal would be a great sponsor for her perhaps!

[@TrailRunnerReviews]

Fantastic interview all around. What an incredible human being Jasmin is. So inspiring on so many levels. Thank you Finn for always being so inquisitive and asking such thoughtful questions. Cheers!

[@runsingletrack]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching

[@fly_you_fools]

Great how the Green Runner 4 pillars are to basically act like you’re poor. So yay I have always been doing it right via not being able to afford new things or travel. 🎉

[@a6beats221]

I want to run the Barkley race I think I could do very well. If only they made the invitations easier for us normal folk

[@buckeyejen1076]

Laz has said many times that if you can’t figure out how to apply then you have no business competing at the Barkley Marathons.

[@a6beats221]

@@buckeyejen1076 interesting. Well said! Maybe I’ll find a way 😅

[@keegangold9765]

They should let you just for this comment so you could find some humility. It takes most professional runners several tries just to finish 3-4 loops. She finished only 3 loops last year and was in the top six. The vast majority of serious runners get a DNF.

[@Kaisersozze]

Turn up the heat in your room buddy.

[@runsingletrack]

hahahaha...fortunately or unfortunately (depending on your perspective), I grew up in a household where the parents almost never turned the heat on..we used winter gear instead..I have my own house now and just never changed!

[@Kaisersozze]

interesting@@runsingletrack

[@paddyt4043]

Once the race is made harder next year, it will be too hard for girls , I'm not trying to be sexiest, it's just a fact , with 5 finishers , the race will have 5 extra kms , one extra page ,and more climbing time next year ...lex wont want finishers next year .

[@runsingletrack]

Disagree! Thanks for watching, by the way

[@arcitejack]

Plant based diets hurt the environment more that meat based diets. Just sayin’. What she did was terrific and I was riveted especially in those last 2 loops.

[@jizim8947]

She had me interested until she started preaching about her green this and green that and Vegas and vegan that and how other people should eat what she eats and drinks what she drinks and blah blah blah blah blah