🏃♂️Backyard Ultras are unique races where runners must endure sleep deprivation and exhaustion.
🏅The goal of a Backyard Ultra is to be the last person standing, not to achieve a specific distance.
🍕Runners must carefully manage their time to eat, rest, and complete each lap within the hour.
🌳Backyard Ultras often take place in scenic locations, such as forests or trails.
🌅The race becomes increasingly challenging as it gets dark, testing runners' focus and determination.
What is the distance of each lap in a Backyard Ultra?
—Each lap in a Backyard Ultra is approximately 4.167 miles.
How long do runners have to complete each lap?
—Runners have one hour to complete each lap in a Backyard Ultra.
What happens if a runner doesn't complete a lap within the hour?
—If a runner doesn't complete a lap within the hour, they are disqualified from the race.
How do runners manage their time during the race?
—Runners must carefully balance their time between running, eating, resting, and preparing for the next lap.
What is the ultimate goal of a Backyard Ultra?
—The ultimate goal of a Backyard Ultra is to be the last person standing, outlasting all other participants.
00:00Introduction to Backyard Ultras, a unique race format where runners must run 4.167 miles every hour.
02:22Runners share their thoughts and predictions at the start of the race.
04:55Runners discuss their strategies and experiences during the early laps.
08:45Runners reflect on the challenges and physical toll of running continuous laps.
11:57Participants push through exhaustion and fatigue to continue running.
14:29The race enters the night, adding an extra challenge for the runners.
15:53Participants share their feelings and thoughts as they approach the final hours of the race.
17:40The race concludes, with only one runner left standing.
