The Top 5 Longreads of the Week By Longreads Weekly Top 5 This week, we’re featuring stories from Richard Beck, Rebecca Mead, Sarah Barker, Dylan Matthews, and Sarah Scoles.
The Barkley Marathons: Toeing the Line Between “Extreme Sports” and “Prank” By Michelle Weber Highlight The Barkley Marathon is five 20+ mile loops that runners must navigate in under 60 hours. Sarah Barker explores the event and the people who attempt this race-slash-ordeal.
