“The only thing running 100 marathons gave me was false confidence.”

Brooks Bash ran from Canada to Mexico, then 100 marathons in 100 days, then another marathon, then 300 miles of The Speed Project all on his own. How many miles is too many miles? How far is enough?

I meet Brooks Bash in Venice, Los Angeles. He’s polite and welcoming. He’s hobbling. Why he’s hobbling is kinda why I want to speak to him. Here’s a quick look at what he’s been up to:

Aug 2023: 600 miles as part of a relay team from Canada to Mexico
Nov 12 2023 - Mar 03 2024: 100 marathon distances in 100 days
Mar 17 2024: The Los Angeles Marathon (a norm…