RYAN BARRETT

Canada, Toronto, Ontario
08/25/76, 34 years old

Running Club: The Ultimate Warriors (Toronto)
Favorite distance: 100 miles

BEST RESULTS/RECORDS/ADVENTURE:

As a "Conceptual Runner" I don't do a lot of organized races, but instead choose to create my own projects.

Recently I ran my first 100 miler at Sulphur Springs, finishing in 23 hours, 13 minutes. First place in the under 39 category.

2010 EVENT Highlights

Sulphur Springs 100 mile
*Summer Solstice Trail Run, Sunrise to Sunset, 139km
Dirty Girls 24 hour Trail Race
*Naked Marathon, Black Rock Desert, Nevada
*Grand Canyon R2R2R
Flagstaff Trail Marathon, Arizona

FUTURE RACES/PROJECTS:

-Various 100 mile races including: Sulphur Springs & Halliburton,
-Eventually run the legendary Badwater race
-Run more of the 5 Peaks races
-YouTube conceptual running projects
-Run Yonge street from end to end.


*ryanbarrett defines "Conceptual Running" as running with purpose, pursuing challenges that have significance associated with the physical, psychological or geographical explorations of yourself and surroundings. He is less interested in organized races, and is more intrigued with pushing the boundaries of running, and the context in which we do it. He continues to explore the concept of running as an art medium.


WHY DO YOU PRACTICE TRAIL RUNNING?
I Trail Run because it challenges me, inspires me, feeds my soul, and winds my mental clock, and has become integral to my identity as a balanced human being.

WHEN NOT RUNNING:
I am mostly making art, sometimes running is the art.

BEST MEMORY?
When I realized that running was now my self-prescribed medication.

FAVORITE PLACE TO RUN:
Montana/Newfoundland/The Nevada Desert/Don Valley Trail, Toronto


ADVICE TO OTHER TRAIL RUNNERS:
Run your own races & challenge your limits.

PERSONAL WEBSITE:
www.ryanbarrett.ca

YouTube Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ivKxNBQASs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZseHvRK55c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi6gDHnQnIE