Karl Meltzer 2016 Appalachian Trail FKT Transcript. "The trail has a way of answering the questions you most need answered, even if you are afraid to ask." Update on my AT Self-Supported FKT. Lastly... my trail name Mercury is inspired by the Roman deity, the wing- and fleet-footed messenger of the gods. May 10, 2015. 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. Joe McConaughy | Appalachian Trail FKT and Ultrarunning eric schranz September 14, 2017 Podcasts. In embarking on and sharing about this journey, I would like to deliver my own message of perseverance and hope. 75 miles of orienteering and peak bagging 26 peaks around the Wicklow Round in Ireland, establishing a new FKT. Tue, 05/29/2018 - 07:10pm. - Earl Shaffer, first AT thru-hiker Episode 20. 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). I think the A.T. is a unique trail and I look forward to hike/run it. Episode 21: Paddy O'Leary - East Bay Skyline Trail. One of the most beloved trails in the United States, the AT weaves through 14 states from Georgia to Maine with over … He will move into his adapted home built by Homes for Our Troops next week. I will be tracking my attempt with an InReach device that I have given to the administrators of the website and a few other family and friends. My hike will begin at Mt. He'll probably join us for a weekend as well which would be awesome. I will start on Springer Mountain, on the 18th of July and will be going northbound. The attempt will be unsupported; I'm aiming for 21-24 hours. Episode 19. He averaged about 50 miles a day and completed the … The Appalachian Trail (AT) runs 2,189 (in 2015) miles from Georgia to Maine. If you feel so moved, please contribute at: https://www.myhfotusa.org/ATChallenge. Ten days after his summit he posted the following on a Fastest Known Time Pro Boards forum: “Yo what up fkt…. I learned a lot about running a long-distance hiking trail by setting the F.K.T. It was McConaughy’s 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 … John L. (Cactus Jack) Senter and The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is a 501c3 organization. Other times of the year have other hazards so I'm feeling OK with what is coming and will try to adapt and overcome as things come up to us (heat waves, storms, etc.). 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. “The Appalachian Trail’s 2,189 miles, thru-hikers gain and lose over 464,464 ft., or more than 89 miles” So we are not talking about flat ground any longer. This attempt will be done as a team and self supported. Posted in r/AppalachianTrail by u/gramps14 • 35 points and 30 comments My name is Kristian Morgan, I am officially announcing my attempt to go for the supported north bound FKT on the Appalachian Trail. Our CFC number: 12230. 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. [Click here if you can’t see the video above.] Exercise is good for you. It will be very hot but Joe has proven that it is possible to do it at this time of year. Culture Watch: STRINGBEAN – Joe McConaughy’s Appalachian Trail FKT Documentary Watch Joe McConaughy's recently released 14-minute documentary depicting the challenge and beauty of his self-supported FKT record on the Appalachian Trail in 2017. 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. 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 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, .. The documentary film about my FKT on the Appalachian Trail is coming out April 13 on Red Bull TV. Hi all, I'm now about one week before starting my speed record attempt on the A.T. and as it's getting really busy with last-hand preparations I'm announcing it officially here now. I’m very thankful to have this opportunity and can’t wait to get started. The women’s record stands at 46 days, 11 hours, and 20 minutes by Jennifer Pharr Davis supported by Brew Davis, and the overall record stands at 41 days, 7 hours, and 39 minutes by Karel Sabbe supported by Joren Biebuyck. 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. Denton L. (Whiskey Tango) Akers Jr, kristianultra@… The de facto authority on FKTs is Peter Bakwin's website, which chronicles the attempts on various routes in the US and abroad. In 2016, Utah ultrarunning legend Karl Meltzer, 48, bested Jurek’s … Keep on keeping on. iRunFar: Bryon Powell of iRunFar here with Karl Meltzer after his record-setting run of the Appalachian Trail.First off, congratulations, Karl. My brain went in loops and my heart pouted in the corner. But choose that little with care." She would later say "For some fool reason, they always lead you right up over the biggest rock to the top of the biggest mountain they can find." 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. Ultrarunner Karl Meltzer has long dreamed of setting the speed record for crossing the USA's Appalachian Trail. Inside an FKT Attempt on the Appalachian Trail Liz "Mercury" Anjos just completed a mid-pandemic thru-hike of the AT—with the help of a small, dialed support squad and a van named Pegasus. The miles ticked by easily and I found i cared less and less. Live Tracking can found as a link on my website www.kristianultra.com or directly here www.kristianmorganat.legendstracking.com. Wed, 06/27/2018 - 02:27pm. Instagram:  "After a couple hours It stopped raining. karelsabbe Jennifer Pharr Davis, Scott and Karl have all been really helpful as well with advice - that is one of the nice things about this FKT community. 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. While this is a personal journey at its core, I want to be transparent about my progress in the record attempt. Check out other videos featuring Stringbean below. The Appalachian Trail runs from Maine to Georgia stretching 2,190 miles through 14 states. After my PCT run they asked very detailed questions like "Why were you running at 40mph on day 29 in the evening?" 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 I will be heading southbound and using Gaia GPS to track my progress. 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. I would like to say I have learned so much from Karel and his amazing strength as a runner. I will be    hiking/running the trail self supported Southbound and am aiming to start on the 23rd or 24th of July. I am formally announcing my intent to challenge the self-supported FKT for the Appalachian Trail. The story on the phone was titled, “Ultrarunning Legend Scott Jurek Sets New Appalachian Trail Speed Record.” Jurek listened. Hello, my name is Liz Anjos. Challenging overall FKT as well as fastest assisted and fastest assisted northbound. A great example of this is the Appalachian Trail. In 1960, Lochlen Gregory and Owen F. Allen completed the trail in 99 days (south to north), a time that was matched by Earl Shaffer in 1965 (north to south this time). The first section of the Trail was opened on October 7, 1923 in Bear Mountain, NY and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) was founded soon after in 1925. Then, in 1970, Branley Owen dropped the AT record all the way down to 73 days, using good backpacker style which we call "self supported". The Run For Colin crew reunites for an epic road trip down the Pacific Coast Highway – completing two ultramarathons in one week. It's a unique opportunity to be able to run a trail like this with a crew, and I feel privileged to be able to do it. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s mission is to protect, manage, and advocate for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Greetings! Anyone is welcome to follow along with my journey on my IG @miss.clare.in.the.wild, and while I would love all the support in your heart, please do not offer any assistance during my attempt, so I can follow along with proper self-supported decorum. They did not ask where or for how long, as they knew she was resilient and would take care of herself. Woltering completed the task in 21 days, 15 hours and 35 minutes. Liz Anjos February 25, 2019 Doug Williams I've learned about so many new routes that I didn't know exist and can't wait to explore them. Harvey Lewis' FKT attempt is also being discussed here: https://whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php/129659-Harvey-Lewis-2018-AT… As best I can tell, at the end of Day 14 he is 17 (ish) miles behind Stringbean's pace? Going for the self-supported record of the AT, starting at first light on June 16th. It appears that his attempt is over. Sun, 06/02/2019 - 04:55pm, Greetings FKT community. “I promise we’ll never have to hike again after we reach Kahtahdin,” I whispered to myself.". Going for overall FKT (with assistance) on the AT leaving at first light, 5:56am from Springer Mountain on Wednesday, May 30th, 2018. I'm Karel Sabbe from Belgium and I'm a 28 year old hiker / ultrarunner. I'm tying the adventure in with a weekend visit to friends - wish me luck! Watch later Stringbean tells the story Joe as he attempts to break the speed record on the Appalachian Trail. On Bakwin’s FKT proboards website, the discussion about FKTs on the Appalachian Trail received 55,000 views—nearly 10 times the usual numbers. The Long Start to the Journey by … Another AT record that has been pursued a few times is the most miles that can be run on the AT in 24 hours. When did nobo and sobo become different records? The record is currently held by Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy (@thestring.bean) who finished the 2,191 miles in 45d 12h 15m last August. Scott Brockmeier started the attempt with Matt, but was unable to complete the traverse. 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. (The previous record was 22 days, 6 hours). Let's do this thing! 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. Through my InReach I can also message my father and he will update these messages to Twitter. 27 miles behind end of Day 18, but coming closer to matching Stringbean's daily miles again. 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). Episode 22: "Stringbean" McConaughy - Self-Supported (and Overall) 2017 FKT on the Appalachian Trail. Along with the Pacific Crest Trail and the Continental Divide Trail, it is one of the "Big 3" National Scenic Trails. The Conservancy’s answer is a little underwhelming: Thru … I will try to put out updates as often as batteries and time permits via the account @followforrest. The magazine gave her the impression of easy walks and clean cabins at the end of each day's walk. Administrator Inside an FKT Attempt on the Appalachian Trail. I would like to address that this thru-hike is happening in the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (I forgot to switch off my Strava and was in the car to go to a pizza place near the trail). At 2,189 miles, the Appalachian Trail is the longest hiking-only footpath in the world. FKT Report: Appalachian Trail Four State Challenge by Iain Ridgway. Here is what Wikipedia says about Gatewood's first AT thru-hike: In 1955, at the age of 67, Gatewood told her children (who were by then adults) that she was going for a walk. Thanks! Our Tax ID number: 526046689. Wide-open vistas beyond the footpath offer respite and are essential to the Wild East. There is a rich history of hard-charging endurance athletes and AT ambassadors who have advanced this challenge to what it is today. 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. 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. These early FKTs were finally blown away by Ward Leonard's 60.5 thru-hike (self-supported) in 1990 (see below). www.kristianultra.com, Messenger Greetings fellow hikers and runners. The live-tracking website will be www.ATspeedrecord.com . It’s more likely … Whether or not he set the new FKT on the AT this year, Knotts has well over 12,000 miles of trail under his feet. Our campaign will begin from the southern terminus at Springer Mountain in the predawn hours on Sunday June 9th. hawkeye2180 Like during my PCT run I will use a tracker that updates my location every 4 minutes. Earlier this month, Joe McConaughy stepped off the trail in Maine after demolishing the Fastest Known Time (FKT) for the 2,200-ish mile Appalachian Trail. Stretching from Maine to Georgia, the trail goes through … It is roughly the distance between Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., as the crow flies. I will start July 1st at 4am. Most people today are pantywaist. - Chris Bakwin (AT hiker, 2017), Here's a rough timeline of speed trips. - Emma Gatewood, first solo female AT thru-hiker (1955), "Every morning it's wonderful, every evening I want to quit." Fri, 09/18/2020 - 01:35pm, In reply to Hello, my name is Liz Anjos… by Liz Anjos, http://fastestknowntime.proboards.com/thread/6/appalachian-trail, https://whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php/129659-Harvey-Lewis-2018-AT…, https://us0-share.inreach.garmin.com/T5KKA, http://kristianmorganat.legendstracking.com. You running at 40mph on day 14, and has continued to lose ground each day walk! 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