In 2016, Utah ultrarunning legend Karl Meltzer, 48, bested Jurekâs ⦠Cheers! Four best friends endure triumphs and toil to set a new FKT on the Pacific Crest Trail and raise $34,000 in memory of my cousin, Colin. I am also hoping to raise awareness and funding for this great organization. We'll try to include Joe's GPS data on this site so you can see Joe moving on the map as well so people can have an idea of how I'm doing compared to the current record. Sat, 01/26/2019 - 11:05am. 75 miles of orienteering and peak bagging 26 peaks around the Wicklow Round in Ireland, establishing a new FKT. I will also be supported along the way by my family in Virginia and Pennsylvania, as well as friends I have met through the amazing hiking and trail running communities in the Eastern US. "I found things in the woods that I didn’t know I was looking for..." - Jennifer Pharr Davis Her forthcoming book The Pursuit of Endurance has very much more detail on these early records and personalities. I also have long-distance hiking experience from hiking New Zealands Te Araroa Trail, the Pyrenean High Route, the Sierra High Route, Corsica's GR-20, .. 3. 38-year old Beacon resident Greg Buzulencia will attempt to run the 88-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail supporting domestic violence awareness. Tue, 09/11/2018 - 06:41pm, Hi I (Kristian Morgan) crewed/paced/muled for Karel Sabbe over a 15 day period during his successful attempt. Liz Anjos About 5 years earlier, Gatewood read an article in National Geographic about the AT and thought "it would be a nice lark," though in retrospect considering the difficulty she added "It wasn't." The entire trail from Georgia to Maine is open for use, though some restrictions for out-of-state visitors remain in the northern-most states; this may mean leaving the trail to get tested before entering certain states, contacting state health departments regarding this particular circumstance and following their guidance, and/or making some difficult decisions if the situation gets worse over the next month. I would like to say I have learned so much from Karel and his amazing strength as a runner. This short documentary follows Joe as he sets out to hike 50 miles a day, in order to break the FKT for the Appalachian Trail. The live-tracking website will be www.ATspeedrecord.com . Along with the Pacific Crest Trail and the Continental Divide Trail, it is one of the "Big 3" National Scenic Trails. As a dedicated trail and ultrarunner, he has 95,000 miles of running under his belt, including his record-setting run of the 2,160-mile long Appalachian Trail in 1991, which was the subject of his book, A Quest for Adventure. Sun, 06/02/2019 - 04:55pm, Greetings FKT community. I spent 15 days as pacer and crew with Karel Sabbe during his successful FKT last year. When did nobo and sobo become different records? She wore Keds sneakers and carried an army blanket, a raincoat, and a plastic shower curtain in a homemade denim bag slung over one shoulder. Joe âStringbeanâ McConaughy began the trail on July 17th at 6:31 am EST in Georgia, where he hiked the trail from South to North. - Chris Bakwin (AT hiker, 2017), Here's a rough timeline of speed trips. If anyone would like to become a run coaching client of mine or ask any questions just check out my website here. I also have the possibility of being record holder of both A.T. and P.C.T. They did not ask where or for how long, as they knew she was resilient and would take care of herself. hawkeye2180 A quick follow up on what happened during my Appalachian Trail FKT attempt. On June 21, 30-year-old ultrarunner Coree Woltering finally stopped running after setting the Fastest Known Time (FKT) for the 1,147-mile Ice Age Trail that winds its way through the state of Wisconsin. I will be hiking/running the trail self supported Southbound and am aiming to start on the 23rd or 24th of July. I’m very thankful to have this opportunity and can’t wait to get started. We'll try to add Scott's data as well but he hasn't been able to extract it yet from his DeLorme device/website. Ultrarunner Karl Meltzer has long dreamed of setting the speed record for crossing the USA's Appalachian Trail. The Run For Colin crew reunites for an epic road trip down the Pacific Coast Highway – completing two ultramarathons in one week. Zack Price previously attempted this route supported on 7/1/17 but dropped at mile 45; he had also set FKTs for the NJ and CT sections of the AT. While this is a personal journey at its core, I want to be transparent about my progress in the record attempt. He will move into his adapted home built by Homes for Our Troops next week. I learned a lot about running a long-distance hiking trail by setting the F.K.T. Tue, 05/29/2018 - 07:12pm, In reply to Going for overall FKT (with… by hawkeye2180, Love to have you follow on Facebook - Harvey Lewis Ultrarunner and Instagram Harvey Lewis Ultrarunner, Hi there! I live on an island where each February there is a 100 miler individual event, it has 26,000+ feet of elevation gain over some fairly gnarly terrain. It will be very hot but Joe has proven that it is possible to do it at this time of year. Greetings! Denton L. (Whiskey Tango) Akers Jr, kristianultra@… In embarking on and sharing about this journey, I would like to deliver my own message of perseverance and hope. Hoping for a safe and unforgettable experience! The Long Start to the Journey Episode 20: Candice Burt - 200mi race creator and Wonderland Trail FKT-holder. Like during my PCT run I will use a tracker that updates my location every 4 minutes. Tue, 06/25/2019 - 09:56pm, In reply to My name is Kristian Morgan,… by kristianultra@…, Opps... use this as a direct link to tracking http://kristianmorganat.legendstracking.com, Henry Wakley It is roughly the distance between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., as the crow flies. I am dedicating this hike to Marine Sergeant Jacob “Jake” Pope who lost his left leg to an IED while serving in Afghanistan. On Bakwinâs FKT proboards website, the discussion about FKTs on the Appalachian Trail received 55,000 viewsânearly 10 times the usual numbers. The Appalachian Trail (AT) runs 2,189 (in 2015) miles from Georgia to Maine. Episode 21: Paddy O'Leary - East Bay Skyline Trail. The story on the phone was titled, âUltrarunning Legend Scott Jurek Sets New Appalachian Trail Speed Record.â Jurek listened. 27 miles behind end of Day 18, but coming closer to matching Stringbean's daily miles again. The Appalachian Trail Landscape Partnership is a dedicated coalition of local, state and federal partners led by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the National Park Service. May 10, 2015. Their achievements, and those of Heather Anderson and Joe McConaughy (self-supported record holders), Scott Jurek, Karl Meltzer, Andrew Thompson, Pete Palmer, David Horton, and the list goes on, are not only feats of extraordinary athleticism, but a testament to the power of the mind, planning, strategy, the ability to roll with the punches, and above all… relentless forward motion. Update on 6/17: Harvey started falling behind Stringbean's pace on Day 14, and has continued to lose ground each day since. Going for overall FKT (with assistance) on the AT leaving at first light, 5:56am from Springer Mountain on Wednesday, May 30th, 2018. My motto is, "Carry as little as possible. - Emma Gatewood, first solo female AT thru-hiker (1955), "Every morning it's wonderful, every evening I want to quit." [I am indebted to Jennifer Pharr Davis for this section. In the past 24 hours there has been a lot of dramatic news: Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt, Donald Trump used a whole lotta cash from his foundation to settle legal disputes for his personal businesses, and a completely unknown female named Kaiha Bertollini may or may not have set a new FKT for the Appalachian Trail. Itâs more likely ⦠My hike will begin at Mt. These early FKTs were finally blown away by Ward Leonard's 60.5 thru-hike (self-supported) in 1990 (see below). Speed records on the AT are known going back to the first true thru-hike by Earl Shaffer in 124 days in 1948 (south to north). I will start on Springer Mountain, on the 18th of July and will be going northbound. The accomplishments and contributions from Heather Anderson, Scott Jurek, Joe McConaughy, Karl Meltzer, Jennifer Pharr-Davis, and Karel Sabbe provide tremendous inspiration. Inside an FKT Attempt on the Appalachian Trail Liz "Mercury" Anjos just completed a mid-pandemic thru-hike of the ATâwith the help of a small, dialed support squad and a van named Pegasus. Inside an FKT Attempt on the Appalachian Trail. Wed, 06/27/2018 - 02:27pm. FKT Report: Appalachian Trail Four State Challenge by Iain Ridgway. Karl Meltzer 2016 Appalachian Trail FKT Transcript. “I promise we’ll never have to hike again after we reach Kahtahdin,” I whispered to myself.". My friend and brother-in-law Joren Biebuyck will be there to support me all the way again (he's a physiotherapist which is very helpful during this record attempt) and he also has a lot of crewing experience from being there the entire PCT which is way more remote and harder to access for crews. He averaged about 50 miles a day and completed the ⦠For the first time in 51 days, 16 hours, and 30 minutes, Liz âMercuryâ Anjos stopped on the Appalachian Trail. I would like to address that this thru-hike is happening in the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Woltering completed the task in 21 days, 15 hours and 35 minutes. It takes most hikers 5-6 months to complete the 2,190 mile long trail, but in the summer of 2017, Joe set out to hike it in 45 days. View map at RoadID.com/WheresHarvey. After my PCT run they asked very detailed questions like "Why were you running at 40mph on day 29 in the evening?" Let's do this thing! Wide-open vistas beyond the footpath offer respite and are essential to the Wild East. Trail updates and more info can be found at mercuryontheat.com. With Mount Katahdin enveloped in a midday cloud on Aug. 28, Belgian ultrarunner Karel Sabbe summited Baxter Peak to claim the overall Fastest Known Time, or FKT, on the Appalachian Trail. The magazine gave her the impression of easy walks and clean cabins at the end of each day's walk. Karl Meltzer: Yeah, thanks.Itâs a good feeling to get it done ⦠FKT routes can be anywhere from minutes in length to multi-week journeys, such as Joe McConaughy's 45 day traverse of the entire Appalachian Trail. I, Justin Schott, will attempt to set an FKT for the NY section of the Appalachian Trail (89.8 miles according to the AT Distance Calculator) from Wednesday, 6/7/19 – Thursday, 6/8/19. www.kristianultra.com, Messenger This supported style took hold after Doyle's accomplishment, and in 1978 John Avery shaved 9 hours off the FKT, hiking and running for 65 days, and receiving support throughout the trip. One of the most beloved trails in the United States, the AT weaves through 14 states from Georgia to Maine with over ⦠I don't know the Appalachian Trail which is a weakness but also a strength as I'm very curious to what's coming and to the scenery that I'll run through. kristianultra@… I'm Karel Sabbe from Belgium and I'm a 28 year old hiker / ultrarunner. In addition I'm having some friends coming over to run sections with me (of 1-3 weeks), and my wife Emma will be there during the entire month of August. Episode 21. at the same time which would be a first (David Horton and Joe McConaughy have held both records but not a the same time I think). I’ll be starting in early to mid-afternoon on Wednesday – I’m flying in from Detroit in the morning and taking public transit and Lyft to the Wing Road NY-CT state line from White Plains, and taking transit home afterward from the Stateline parking lot in NJ. Tue, 05/29/2018 - 07:10pm. Preparation has gone well and I am very excited to be so close to the start of this FKT attempt. I suggested a route addition of the NY section of the AT but it has not been added yet, so I'm announcing my intention to set the FKT here (also an only known time). Another AT record that has been pursued a few times is the most miles that can be run on the AT in 24 hours. Episode 18. ⦠It was McConaughyâs second attempt to set a FKT on the Long Trail, following a failed bid in 2015 and successful FKTs on the Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trails.But this time, not even the extra weight could hold him back, and he smashed the previous record by more than a day, finishing the trail in 4 days, 23 ⦠Like my PCT run I will also verify this record as a Guinness World Record attempt, because it is nice to go for an official world record and to have a neutral and professional instance analyze all my data and claims. ], "Grandma" Emma Gatewood was the first woman to thru-hike the AT alone. Live Tracking can found as a link on my website www.kristianultra.com or directly here www.kristianmorganat.legendstracking.com. Glad to have company for anyone interested in running. At 2,189 miles, the Appalachian Trail is the longest hiking-only footpath in the world. Like many of these trails, the route has changed slightly over the years, and there has been a general tendency for the trail to become longer over time as reroutes are made to take the route off of roads. I will provide occasional updates via Instagram but will focus primarily on moving down the trail. Admin note: Eric's InReach stopped sending signals in the morning of July 1. A well-known speed hiker set a new record on the Appalachian Trail on August 31st, hiking the 2,190-mile route in the fastest known time (FKT) of 45 days, 12 hours and 15 minutes. hawkeye2180 Stretching from Maine to Georgia, the trail goes through ⦠Tue, 06/25/2019 - 02:43am. Watch now on YouTube. The de facto authority on FKTs is Peter Bakwin's website, which chronicles the attempts on various routes in the US and abroad. Instagram: "After a couple hours It stopped raining. Most people today are pantywaist. Stringbean tells the story Joe as he attempts to break the speed record on the Appalachian Trail. Scroll down on the Q&A page of the website for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, and youâll find the followingâvery reasonableâquestion: If hiking the Appalachian Trail is so hard, why would I want to do it? The documentary film about my FKT on the Appalachian Trail is coming out April 13 on Red Bull TV. The reason of the attempt is pretty simple: I love running and I love adventures. Thank you Karel for the great company. February 25, 2019 Doug Williams In March 2004 Matt Kirk has run 99 miles through Shenandoah National Park, beating David Horton's previous record of 91 miles. Joe McConaughy | Appalachian Trail FKT and Ultrarunning eric schranz September 14, 2017 Podcasts. It takes most hikers 5-6 months to complete the 2,190 mile long trail, but in the summer of 2017, Joe set out to hike it in 45 days. The Appalachian Trail Conservancyâs mission is to protect, manage, and advocate for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. May 10, 2015. 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