Ray covered only about 12 miles (19 km) after running 54.5 hours in the woods hiding from air searches during the day. The idea for the race was inspired upon hearing about the 1977 escape of James Earl Ray, the assassin of Martin Luther King Jr., from nearby Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary. The Barkley course was the brain child of Gary ' Lazarus Lake' Cantrell and Karl Henn (Raw Dog). The race is limited to a 60-hour period from the start of the first loop, and takes place in March or early April of each year. The course, which varies from year to year, consists of five loops of the 20+ mile, off-trail course for a total of 100 miles (160 km). The Barkley Marathons is an ultramarathon trail race held each year in Frozen Head State Park in Morgan County, Tennessee. 'I am deeply honored to be recognized by Senator Chris Garten and the Indiana Senate through Senate Resolution 37,' said Goggins.Frozen Head State Park, Tennessee, U.S. Goggins is the New York Times best-selling author of the self-help memoir 'Can't Hurt Me: Master your Mind and Defy the Odds' and later wrote, 'Never Finished: Unshackle your mind and win the war within.' Named the 'Hero of Running' in 2008 by Runner's World, Goggins has completed more than 70 ultra-marathons' By competing in endurance challenges, Goggins has raised over $2 million for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, which provides college scholarships and grants to children of fallen special operations soldiers. Armed Forces to complete training as a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger and Air Force tactical air controller.

He has certainly made the people of Brazil and Indiana extremely proud.' 'This honor given to him by the Indiana Senate is just a small token of appreciation on behalf of all Hoosiers for his dedication to his fellow Americans. 'During his time in the Navy, David risked his life to protect the freedoms we hold dear,' Ford said in a news release.

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