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This week, we talked about George's race at the Marin Ultra Challenge 50-Miler. The conversation was split into two pieces: one before the race and one after the race. In the first part, we discussed his training and his mindset going into the race, and in the second part, we got all the details on how it actually went. At the end of the podcast, Allison and Michelle discussed a little bit about Fastest Known Times (or FKTs) and what distinguishes an FKT from a really good run.
Send us a textHave you ever wondered who truly holds the rights to Fastest Known Times and how influencers and athletes navigate this complex dynamic? Jason Hardrath joins us to celebrate our 100th episode and offers an insider's perspective on this debate while taking us on a journey through his recent high-altitude exploits in Papua New Guinea. With a nod to the evolving landscape of endurance sports, Jason provides updates on remarkable athletes like Chris Fisher in Patagonia and Nathan Longhurst in New Zealand, underscoring the power of storytelling in capturing the public's imagination and securing vital sponsorships.Our conversation with Jason unveils the shifting expectations within the sports industry, where athletes must now be adept storytellers and networkers to thrive. We share personal insights on how athletes can effectively market themselves in collaboration with content creators, crafting narratives that resonate with audiences and brands alike. This episode also highlights the exciting processes involved in assembling expedition teams, akin to the thrill of putting together your own team of Avengers, and the complex team dynamics that come with it.As we navigate the crossroads of adventure and existential musings, we ponder the potential consequences of AI and simulation theory, and their implications for humanity's future. This thought-provoking discussion explores the philosophical questions faced by ultra athletes, while contemplating the potential for an athlete-owned FKT management structure. Alongside these deep reflections, we share exciting previews of upcoming episodes featuring incredible stories from the world of mountain running. This captivating blend of adventure, personal growth, and philosophical inquiry is sure to inspire and engage listeners.Check out ultimatedirection.com for all your hydration solutions needs! Use code steepstuffpod for 25% off your cart at Ultimate Direction Jason Hardrath IG - https://www.instagram.com/jasonhardrath/?hl=enJason's Website - https://www.jasonhardrath.com/Journey to Infinity - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzqeUuIFUcA
Keri Wallace is an amazing ultra-runner who has set several Fastest Known Times on some tough trails. Recently, she made headlines by achieving a new female solo, unsupported winter FKT on the West Highland Way! Keri took on the 154 km trail from Milngavie to Fort William and finished in an incredible 28 hours and 19 minutes. It's truly inspiring, especially since she faced 17 hours of darkness and freezing temperatures.Beyond her impressive running feats, Keri is passionate about supporting women in ultra-running. She's the co-founder of Girls on Hills, a fantastic organization that encourages more women to get involved in mountain and trail running. Keri's work is making a big difference in the running community!Pic Credit - B Chalmershttps://teaandtrails.com/https://www.patreon.com/teaandtrailshttps://www.youtube.com/@teaandtrailshttps://www.teaandtrailsultra.com/DonationsFAO Conor Mathieson.Recovery Runners.Kinmel Bay Church,83 St Asaph Avenue.Kinmel Bay,Rhyl.LL18 5EY.XMILES UK - https://xmiles.co.uk/SHOKZ - Use the Code TEA10 to receive £10 off your order.https://uk.shokz.com?sca_ref=7394994.MfsDQZBAeLQihiPrecision Fuel & Hydration - https://visit.pfandh.com/3GKxHjUPrecision Fuel & Hydration Planner - https://visit.pfandh.com/3RuP25zHarrier Trail Running - https://harrierrunfree.co.uk/Fenixlight Limited - https://www.fenixlight.co.uk/Protein Rebel - https://proteinrebel.com/Beta Run - https://www.betaoutdoorsports.com/The information in our content is provided as an information resource and is not to be used or relied on for diagnostic or treatment purposes. This information does not create a patient-physician/doctor relationship and should not be used as a substitute.Content may contain affiliate links which can help support and grow this channel at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your continued support.Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HEREKeeping Dry & Staying Warm - https://amzn.to/42JCexqFix Your Feet - https://amzn.to/3FE4nf0Running Challenges by Keri Wallace - https://amzn.to/3KGdU7eROAR - https://amzn.to/3WU7xB2NEXT LEVEL - https://amzn.to/3Hu15LrUltra Trails - https://www.ultratrails.co.uk/Greener Miles - https://greenermilesrunning.co.uk/Hannah Walsh - https://www.hannahwalsh.co.uk/Punk Panther - https://www.punkpanther.co.uk/Pen Llyn Ultra - https://penllyn.niftyentries.com/Survivor Trailchallenge.com - https://survivortrailchallenge.com/Centurion Running - https://centurionrunning.com/
Send us a textIn this week's episode we talk with Lyla "Sugar" Harrod, the first transgender woman to complete the Triple Crown of thru-hiking, as well as the creator of the Divide to Crest Route, which she completed in 2024. We chatted about:Her journey into thru-hikingDevising the Divide to Crest route - an on- and off-trail adventure connecting the Continental Divide Trail with the Pacific Crest TrailDifficulties faced on the trail, and how she overcameHow she fuels - and what she has to carry - during these extremely long effortsLyla “Sugar” Harrod is a sober, queer transgender woman with over 13,000 miles of long distance hiking experience. She is the first transgender woman to complete the Triple Crown of long distance hiking.Lyla has set Fastest Known Times including the women's unsupported FKT of New Hampshire's 48 4,000 footers. Lyla is also the founder of Trail QTs a mentoring program for queer and trans first-time thru-hikers and advocates publicly for trans rights within the hiking community and beyond.Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis and treatment.***Connect w/ Lyla: IG: instagram.com/seltzerskelterTrail QTs Mentoring Program: instagram.com/trailqtsYouTube: youtube.com/@SugarHikes726Mentioned:Sawyer Squeeze water filtration system: amzn.to/40FNPxVMore info about the Divide to Crest route: burgeonoutdoor.com/blogs/news/divide-to-crest-announcementLyla's FKT: fastestknowntime.com/fkt/lyla-harrod-new-hampshire-4000-footers-nh-2022-09-13Pork Rinds, the secret weapon of fueling for Lyla: amzn.to/40osWG3The Notch Hostel, White Mountains of New Hampshire: notchhostel.com/Dehyration Study: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.MORE NR New customers save 10% off all products on our website with the code NEWPOD10 If you would like to work with our practitioners, click here: https://nutritional-revolution.com/work-with-us/ Save 20% on all supplements at our trusted online source: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell Join Nutritional Revolution's The Feed Club to get $20 off right away with an additional $20 Feed credit drop every 90 days.: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution Interested in blood testing? Use code NUTRITIONALREVOLUTION at InsideTracker for 10% off any test: store.insidetracker.com/nutritionalrevolution If you're interested in sponsoring Nutritional Revolution Podcast, shoot us an email at nutritionalrev@gmail.com.
Send us a textJoin us for an exhilarating conversation with Brad Barrett, an Arc'teryx athlete and my trusted training partner, as we traverse his dynamic journey from competitive soccer to the world of mountain running and skiing. His story is one of transformation, finding solace and focus on the trails during a turbulent time in his early twenties. Get a firsthand look at the life of a sponsored athlete, as Brad shares his remarkable achievements and ambitious future plans, all while navigating the thrilling and unpredictable world of mountain sports.We venture into the heart of mountain adventures, from the demanding challenges of Colorado's 14ers to the pure exhilaration of backcountry skiing. Brad and I dissect the dichotomy of fear and composure in risky outdoor pursuits and the invaluable lessons learned during solo challenges. Our dialogue captures the essence of mountain escapades, including breathtaking yet daunting winter conditions, the thrill of setting Fastest Known Times, and the constant dance with nature's capriciousness. Safety, preparation, and personal growth form the backbone of these adrenaline-fueled endeavors.Our discussion meanders through themes of community, mentorship, and the balance between personal and professional pursuits. We delve into the complexities and joys of collaborating with outdoor brands like Arc'teryx, and the legacy athletes hope to leave behind. In a surprising twist, we tackle thought-provoking topics like the impact of AI and the tantalizing possibility of extraterrestrial life. This episode is a compelling tapestry of stories and insights from Brad Barrett's mountain journey, offering listeners inspiration and a peek into the world of extreme sports.Brad Barrett IG - @_bradbarrett / https://www.instagram.com/_bradbarrett/
Der Garmin Athlet und Profi-Läufer Florian Neuschwander – besser bekannt als „run with the flow“ läuft gefühlt schon sein Leben lang und das immer nach dem Motto: „Wenn ich mich gut fühle und ich im Flow bin, gebe ich Vollgas.“ Dabei kommen dann wirklich beeindruckende Projekte bei raus, wie z.B. der 100 Kilometer Weltrekord auf dem Laufband, 550 Km und über 10 Tausend Höhenmeter vom Ort Laufen in der Schweiz zum Ort Laufen an der deutsch-österreichischen Grenze laufen oder diverse Fastest Known Times um die bekannten Seen im Süden Deutschlands. Sowas zieht mediale Aufmerksamkeit an und nicht nur die Lauf-Bubble verfolgt mittlerweile den entspannten Typ mit dem Schnauzer auf seinen Social Kanälen.
In this episode, I discuss various topics, including Joe Stringbean McConaughey's attempt to break my unsupported record on the John Muir Trail, the concept of Fastest Known Times (FKTs), and some funny observations about the Olympics. I also talk about the decision to pull out of a race due to mental fatigue and share my experience participating in a beer mile. The episode concludes with a discussion about the Olympics and astronauts stuck in space. Takeaways The John Muir Trail is a challenging trail to set a record on due to the difficulty of figuring out a sleep strategy. FKT stands for Fastest Known Time and refers to trail records that can be broken by other athletes. I decided to pull out of a race due to mental fatigue and not feeling mentally invested in racing. Participating in a beer mile can be a fun and competitive activity. Being stuck in space for an extended period of time would require finding ways to stay occupied and possibly learn new skills. The Fun and Competitive Nature of a Beer Mile Deciding to Pull Out of a Race Due to Mental Fatigue "The John Muir Trail is a challenging trail to set a record on due to the difficulty of figuring out a sleep strategy." "FKT stands for Fastest Known Time and refers to trail records that can be broken by other athletes." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Solo Cast 01:16 The John Muir Trail and Sleep Strategy 02:13 Understanding FKTs and Trail Records 11:14 Deciding to Pull Out of a Race 21:48 The Fun of a Beer Mile 24:54 Finding Inspiration in the Olympics 26:21 Imagining Being Stuck in Space Keywords Joe Stringbean McConaughey, John Muir Trail, unsupported record, Fastest Known Times, FKTs, Olympics, mental fatigue, beer mile, astronauts
Today, Anthony chats with Payson McElveen, an off-road endurance cyclist and mountain bike cross-country marathon rider. Payson is a U.S. national champion and a two-time winner of the renowned Leadville 100. Despite his impressive athletic achievements, Payson aims to impact the sport in various ways. Through his podcast, "The Adventure Stache," and his films documenting unique challenges like his Fastest Known Times (FKTs) series, he seeks to inspire cyclists to see the sport from new perspectives. Pillar Performance If you're ready to elevate your performance and sleep quality, why not give PILLAR a try, head to pillarperformance.shop and use the code Roadman on your local website for 15% off your first order. Or for US listeners, head to TheFeed.com/pillar and use code Roadman for the same 15% off your first order. Veloforte Todays show sponsor is Veloforte! Head over to veloforte.com and use code roadman30 to get 30% off your first order. Wattbike Wattbike is the only brand I trust for my indoor training needs. Head on over to wattbike.com and use roadmanten you'll get 10% off the Wattbike Atom HUEL Huel has become my secret weapon for when I don't have time to prepare a balanced meal and now you can order Huel Ready To Drink directly to your home, go to huel.com/roadman LeCol For amazing cycling kit go check out LeCol at www.lecol.cc Use code roadman20 to get 20% off your LeCol order The heart beat of our community & best place to reach me is Twitter Want to watch full interviews on video? Check out our new Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/roadmancycling?sub_confirmation=1 Our full back catalogue of episodes https://anchor.fm/roadman-cycling-podcast My gift to you is 14 days of free coaching. To Claim your gift go to www.roadmancycling.com/14daygift
Jason Hardrath is a mountaineering, ultra running adventurist from the Pacific Northwest. Oh yeah, and his day job? He's a school teacher. Join Brian as he has a conversation with the holder of over 100 Fastest Known Times.
Fastest Known Times (FKTs) are individual time trials raced over typically mixed-terrain ultra-endurance routes. A long-established racing format in the thru-hiking and backpacking worlds, cycling FKTs have surged in popularity in recent years. In today's episode of the BikeRadar Podcast, custodian of fastestknowntimes.org.uk and ultra-endurance racing legend Molly Weaver explains what FKTs are, their rules and how to take one for yourself. Weaver turned pro in 2015, riding for Matrix Fitness Pro Cycling, before wrapping up her pro road career in 2018 riding for Trek-Drops. Weaver has gone on to become a legend in the ultra-endurance scene, competing in this year's Atlas Mountain Race, the Trans Pyrenees, the GB Divide, the Highland Trail 550 and more. At the time of recording, she holds no fewer than eight UK FKTs. She's also one of our only guests to have their own Wikipedia page. Weaver is joined by deputy editor Jack Luke and senior videographer Robyn Furtado – the only person on the BikeRadar team with the necessary experience to talk with authority about what it takes to race an ultra. Robyn's Bright Midnight writeup: https://www.bikeradar.com/features/opinion/bright-midnight Trans Cambrian relay attempt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fv0CW77fZCg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In their first under 20-minute episode called an "Outdoor Quickie," Jen and Dyana delve into the exhilarating world of Fastest Known Times (FKTs), exploring what it takes to break world records in hiking. They uncover the allure for adventurous individuals who crave speed and aspire to set new standards in the outdoor space.Check out the FKT website: www.fastestknowntime.comFollow Paul Johnson as he runs across the United States: www.instagram.com/pauijohnsonTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:24 What is an Outdoor Quickie?0:50 Fastest Known Times (FKTs)2:35 How to qualify an FKT route3:21 Unsupported FKT4:29 Self-Supported FKT5:35 Supported FKT6:26 Now how fast are these people anyway?7:25 Naval Officer, Paul Johnson, running across America9:40 Why would someone go for an Fastest Known Time record?13:04 Kristian Morgan sets new Appalachian Trail FKT15:30 Who coined the term "FKT"?16:15 Is Dyana going to attempt her own FKT?Where to find and support Bush & Banter: Follow Bush & Banter on Instagram: @bushandbanter Visit Bush & Banter's website: www.bushandbanter.com Join Bush & Banter's Patreon community: patreon.com/bushandbanter E-mail Bush & Banter: bushandbanter@gmail.com Follow Dyana on Instagram: @dyanacarmella Follow Jennifer on Instagram: @thewhimsicalwoman
Im August waren wir mit Dani Jung im schönen Schnalstal unterwegs. Dani ist Südtiroler und seit knapp zehn Jahren Teil der absoluten Weltelite im Trailrunning. Im Interview geht es um Identifikation, Freundschaften, seine spezielle Beziehung zu Höhenwegen (und deren FKTs, Fastest Known Times), Äpfel und die aktuellen Entwicklungen in unserem wunderbaren Sport. Auf seine ganz eigenen Weise gibt Dani persönliche Einblicke und teilt seine Sichtweise zum Thema Training und der Zeit in den Bergen. Denn eines steht fest: Auch bei der aktuell rasanten Entwicklung im Trailrunning sollte das Thema Leichtigkeit und Spaß weiter im Fokus bleiben. Damit das funktioniert, hat Dani natürlich einige Tipps und Tricks auf Lager. Wir versprechen: Wer bereits Fan von Dani Jung ist, wird nach diesem Interview ein noch größerer Fan sein!
Auf das Gespräch mit Judith habe ich mich sehr gefreut. Sie gehört zu der Art Menschen, mit denen man sich sofort gut versteht und in Redelaune kommt. Ganz bewusst wollte ich im dritten Teil der Ultramarathonserie eine Läuferin porträtieren, die schon sehr lange laufend unterwegs ist und mit Mitte 40 nicht müde wird, nach neuen Herausforderungen zu suchen. Zu Judith´s Erfolgen zählen nicht nur zahlreiche Teilnahmen an Events, die sich nur wenige zutrauen, sondern auch einige FKT´s (Fastest Known Times), die sie sich während der Pandemie überlegt hat. Von eisiger Kälte in Lappland bis zu brennender Hitze in der Sahara, Hauptsache abwechslungsreich muss es für Judith sein. Doch zu laufen bedeutet noch viel mehr für sie, denn in ihrem Job als Marketing-Freelancer sitzt sie notgedrungen am Computer und heckt neben auch neue Laufabenteuer aus. Freut euch auf Judith´s Erfahrungs- und Erlebnisschatz! Viel Spaß beim Anhören! SHOW NOTES Mehr zu Judith: Webseite: https://helgaandheiniontour.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/judi.jumper/ Anmeldung zur exklusiven Lauf-und Trekkingwoche: https://forms.gle/7iP4XH7FdJC4nMKe6 Mehr zum Solocrossing Projekt über Nordafrika´s größten Salzsee: https://gofund.me/f765063b Im Shop stöbern: https://annachughes.com/shop Mein Buch: Trailrunning für Frauen (https://annachughes.com/buch) Brauchst du Support und persönliches (online) Coaching, mehr Struktur in deinen Abläufen und im Training: https://annachughes.com/leichter-laufen Feedback, Themenvorschläge per WhatsApp an: 0160 - 95 40 52 49 Folge direkt herunterladen
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. This episode shines in the beginning as AFB and The Murolovator Jackass around, talk literature, Nike, and more. About 45 minutes later, we are joined by our guest Chris Fisher. Instead of staying holed up in a hotel all winter, Chris went out and summited all 59 of Colorado's highest peaks. OK so the Cultra Crew has limited dank Beta on climbing, but we do our best to play it cool, with our cool guest. Then Chris just demolishes the Patreon list! Fastest Known Times Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and complain and give us advice that we wont follow Cultra Trail Running Instagram Don't watch this with your kids Twitter @BlueBlazeRunner Sign up for a race at Live Loud Running and feel better Buy Fred's Book Running Home More Information on the #CUT112
This week's guest is Aubri ('Data') Drake (they/them). They are a long-distance backpacker, hiker, and ultramarathon runner working to help those spaces become more inclusive. On this episode, Aubri shares with us about how their Second Adolescence took place on trail, thru-hiking the 2189 miles of the Appalachian Trail over 4 years, and how engaging in movement within nature became the container for a powerful process of finding integration between their body and deeper parts of self. I feel SO grateful to how Aubri is taking up space in the world and feel so grateful I got to be in conversation with them.About the guest:Aubri ('Data') Drake (they/them) is a white queer, ace spectrum, transgender, and genderqueer hiker, backpacker, ultrarunner, writer, researcher, and transgender activist in their mid-30s. They were raised poor and working class. They aim to be a trans and nonbinary ambassador and change-maker in long-distance backpacking, hiking, and ultramarathon running spaces.Aubri has thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail, Europe's Tour du Mont Blanc, Vermont's Long Trail, John Muir Trail x2, Tahoe Rim Trail, New England Trail, New Hampshire's Cohos Trail, and is 85% done with the Pacific Crest Trail. They've also completed the Northeast 111 4000 Footers, the New England 67 4000 Footers, the Adirondack 46 High Peaks, and the New England Hundred Highest, all in both summer and winter seasons. They've run ultramarathon distances from 50K up to 100 miles, and set 16 Fastest Known Times. They have logged more than 8,500 miles on their feet in the last three years, and their writing has been featured in Trail Runner Magazine, Long Trail News magazine, and Nonbinary, an anthology from Columbia University Press.They can frequently be found blogging about their adventures or sharing wilderness photos, cute cat pictures, and flying trapeze videos on Instagram.For more visit www.secondadolescencepod.com and @secondadolescencepod.Download episode transcript here.
In this episode, Jason Hardrath and I (mainly Jason) discuss Ego within Adventure; what it means, how it's perceived, how we can use it, and more. Jason is an incredibly accomplished athlete with over 100 Fastest Known Times under his belt, and a fantastic short film about his 100th FKT which you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMg5bMtixPs https://www.jasonhardrath.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jasonhardrath/ ------------------------------------------- If you enjoy the show please: Subscribe/follow so that you don't miss another episode; Share with a friend; and Leave a rating on iTunes. If you really really enjoy the show then: Simply buy me a coffee. All of the above helps the podcast to grow as much as possible! You can get in touch with me on btmtravelpod@gmail.com or using any of the Social Media links: Instagram / Twitter / Facebook /
Joy is...The Fuel.Canyon and Forest Woodward are brothers who grew up in the mountains of Southern Appalachia and the North Cascades of Washington State. After childhoods spent roaming the woods and trails, Canyon would go on to forge a path as a championship level trail runner; political strategist; author, and climate activist, managing the campaign that would see his friend, Chloe Maxim, become the youngest female state senator in Maine's history, alongside setting astonishing course records and Fastest Known Times on the trails. Forest trod a different path to become an internationally published and awarded photographer and filmmaker, with his work, which engages viewers in contemporary issues through a humanistic lens, featuring in The New York Times, National Geographic, Esquire and The Atlantic, and his films, Food Chains and The Important Places, receiving critical acclaim and screening in dozens of countries and festivals including Tribeca and Berlinale.Canyon and Forest's footprints crossed this year, however, with the launch of the film Rural Runners, a meditative and intimate look at the incredible journey that rewrote progressive success in rural America and won two campaigns in red districts where they were expected to lose. The film epitomises what it means to show up in an incredibly relatable and raw manner that shines a light beyond the dark state of party politics.It was so rewarding to bring the siblings together; their relationship really does encapsulate the love that infuses all of their interactions with the world and those around them. In this incredibly creative exchange, we reflected on: growing up in the outdoors and the connective power of Nature; being open to different pathways; creativity as a philosophy of being; re-connecting to body and spirit through running; the cross-overs between the different states experienced in training and racing and other areas of life; finding a voice for change; the road to engaging in electoral politics to address a divided nation; the power of process predicating outcome; friendship as a manifesto; the importance of the formative places and people in our lives; why we need more ‘public listeners'; mindfully amplifying the energy for social and political change within the trail running society, and finding joy within ourselves and each other.Post-Script: Canyon did make it to the start line of Bandera 100km and came 3rd overall in a hugely competitive field.Follow: @canyonwoodward @forestwoodwardwww.forestwoodward.comwww.canyonwoodward.comDirt Road OrganisingWatch: Rural Runners; The Important PlacesRead: Dirt Road Revival Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Jason Hardrath and I (mainly Jason) discuss Ego within Adventure; what it means, how it's perceived, how we can use it, and more. Jason is an incredibly accomplished athlete with over 100 Fastest Known Times under his belt, and a fantastic short film about his 100th FKT which you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMg5bMtixPs https://www.jasonhardrath.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jasonhardrath/ ------------------------------------------- If you enjoy the show please: Subscribe/follow so that you don't miss another episode; Share with a friend; and Leave a rating on iTunes. If you really really enjoy the show then: Simply buy me a coffee. All of the above helps the podcast to grow as much as possible! You can get in touch with me on btmtravelpod@gmail.com or using any of the Social Media links: Instagram / Twitter / Facebook /
Kieren D'Souza is one of the best ultra runners from India. It is difficult to put a tag like Ultra runner on him. He is much more than that. He finished 2nd in his category UTMB CCC in 2015, he is the first Indian to complete the 246km Spartathon in 2016, he finished 7th in Eiger Ultra and set course record at LA Ultra the High a 111km race in Leh Ladakh in the Himalayas. He is the first Indian to finish in top 100 at the Trail running World Championships where he finished 98th overall in his second appearance at the event in 2018. More recently he has been making his own races by setting FKTs or Fastest Known Times with speed ascents of many peaks in the Himalayas. In 2020 he set a speed ascent record of 5287m Friendship peak in 11hours 45m 50 secs, 6000m Deo Tibba in 19 hrs 38mins, Tripple Trouble course of 126km in 18hrs 58mins. He then went on to finish summit 10 peaks all of which were over 6000m in 26 days. We will probably need a separate episode to just list out all of accomplishments. But, he is someone who doesn't like to talk about his past accomplishments but wants to focus on contributing to the future of sport in India. We recorded this when he was in Bangalore for a few days just before he was to fly off to take part in 2022 Trail running world championships in Thailand. I'm glad we could make it happen. I hope you really enjoy this conversation. 0:00:00 Intro 0:05:00 His relationship with sport growing up! 0:07:10 His start in running 0:10:00 Jumping from half marathon to a 100k 0:15:15 Giving up work and focusing on running full-time. Frugal living, passion for the outdoors 0:23:30 Ultra races in Europe in 2015-2016, Spartathon experience, the last part is never physical, getting to the pain cave 0:31:40 Mountain climbing, speed ascents of Friendship peak, Deo Tibba, Triple trouble course etc 0:40:00 Climbing 10 peaks all over 6000m in 26 days, the planning and logistics of the project 0:48:30 Next goals and projects 0:53:05 Representing India at Trail Running World Championships, what does preparation for it looks like, 0:59:00 His typical training cycle and nutrition in training, racing and speed ascents etc 1:07:50 Closing remarks! Some Links Below: Working Athlete Community on FB. Link to Anchor Voice messages About the Podcast The working athlete podcast is a podcast with and for working athletes from all walks of life and various sports. The goal is to provide inspiration, training tips, mental hacks, time management and life-style advice through conversations with some of the best in sport, from athletes to coaches. If you think you can benefit from this, please consider subscribing so that you don't miss the weekly episodes in future. If you like this, share with friends who could be interested. For the visually inclined, a video version of the podcast can be found here: YouTube Other Places you'll find the podcast on: Anchor | RSS | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google podcasts | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | Breaker
Damian Hall is a British trail runner with several Fastest Known Times to his name, including a famed record-breaking 261-mile run on the UK's Pennine Way in 2020. A former journalist, he has become equally well known for his environmental activism, qualities that come together in his new book We Can't Run Away From This: Racing to Improve Running's Footprint In Our Climate Emergency. In this interview with Tony Fletcher, Damian discusses why our outdoor lifestyle choices - including but not limited to running - are frequently, if unintentionally, bad for the planet, what we can do about it, and why we should stay positive about having a positive impact in the long run. Tony then reports on his research into the clothing/shoe companies he purchases from, and reflects on his own dietary and travel imprints from running. The show ends with the new Dear Boys song ‘Action', written about the climate emergency and coincidentally released as a 7” single the same day as this show. Specific subjects discussed:The three main components of our athletic environmental footprint: Gear/Kit, Diet, Travel.Why shoe companies should make less shoes, and why we should buy less of them and repair/reuse/recycle more of them.Why Race Directors need to stop giving away unwanted shirts, medals, and other paraphernalia.The responsibility that ‘Sponbassadencers' (© Damian Hall) like himself have towards educating their followings – and also to the companies that give them free gear.Why he became a Full Annoying Vegan (© Damian Hall) and how switching from a carnivorous diet to a plant-based diet can reduce our carbon footprint from food by a staggering 70% - or approx. 18% of our overall carbon footprint.Why he stopped flying to races. But might still do so.Why it is better to embrace hypocrisy than do nothing.Why he picked up litter/trash on his Pennine Way FKT in 2020 (and on his failed attempt to reclaim that title in 2022).And how you can get three of his books for one British steak.Damian Hall can be found at ultradamo.com and his social media via https://linktr.ee/ultra_damo'We Can't Run Away From This' is published by Adventure Books https://www.adventurebooks.com/products/we-cant-run-away-from-this which also published his book 'In It For The Long Run' https://www.adventurebooks.com/products/in_it_for_the_long_runThe film Underdog about his 2020 Pennine Way FKT is at imdb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13968750/Company policies discussed by Tony:Patagonia: Worn Wear and 'Our Impact' https://wornwear.patagonia.com/ https://www.patagonia.com/our-footprint/Vibram 'Sustainable Way' https://us.vibram.com/sustainable-way-page.htmlInov-8 'Sustainability' https://www.inov-8.com/us/sustainabilityAltra Running 'Our Values' https://www.altrarunning.com/who-we-are/our-values.htmlEnda Sportswear 'Social Impact' https://www.endasportswear.com/pages/impactFeetures 'Giving Back' https://feetures.com/pages/giving-backOsprey 'Sustainability' https://www.osprey.com/us/en/sustainabilityClif Bar 'Who We' Are https://www.clifbar.com/who-we-areThe Game Changers movie on the protein myth: https://gamechangersmovie.com/food/protein/'Action' by the Dear Boys is available on all streaming platforms:https://linktr.ee/thedearboys and athttps://thedearboys.bandcamp.com/track/action50% of proceeds go to Friends of the EarthWritten by Tony Page. Used with permission. Copyright control.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/onestepbeyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gravel Union Talks is a podcast series full of inspiring stories, news and events from the world of gravel biking. Each month hosts Carlo and Olly will be chatting with guests who are passionate about riding off the beaten track… adventure riding, bike packing and gravel racing. In this episode Reese Ruland takes us to the realm of Cycling FKT's (the Fastest Know Time). She tells about the fun of riding, preparing FKT efforts, making routes and the real community sense of this gravel domain where you race the stopwatch on longer routes. Guest: Reese Ruland, founder of https://www.cyclingfkt.com Gravel Union Talks podcast with hosts Carlo van Nistelrooy and Olly Townsend.GU's editor-in-chief Olly on last month's most popular articles on the Gravel Union platform.Want to bring in ideas for topics or guests?Mail Olly at info@gravelunion.cc Check out our platform and socialswww.gravelunion.ccInsta: @gravel_unionFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GravelUnion/Komoot: https://www.komoot.nl/user/1080024447202 Thanks for listening. Please share a review, like and share!Don't forget: join us now for a free membership with loads of benefits! https://members.gravelunion.ccBiggest news item of last month World gravel cycling championships 2022As long-term gravel addicts with one eye on race results and another on the development of gravel bikes and components, it feels slightly strange to be writing about the inaugural World Gravel Championship in 2022. It's as though someone has come significantly late to the party. Emmie reports back from the inaugural World Gravel Championships.Most popular stories on GravelUnion.cc last monthGravel bikepacking on the Veneto Trail - Claire Frecknall“Little tears of happiness pooled in my eyes and blurred my vision”. Claire Frecknall heads to north-east Italy in search of gravel ‘paradiso' on the Veneto Trail.Remembering Sule Kanganki Over the weekend came the desperately sad news from the USA that Kenya's top gravel rider and friend of Gravel Union, Sule Kangangi tragically died while taking part in a gravel event in Vermont. We look back at some of the achievements of this inspirational gravel rider.
Jess is a phenomenal athlete and has gritted her way to the finish line countless times. She qualified for UTMB's TDS by way of UTHC as did her younger sister Stacy. It was fascinating to hear how they managed to finish together while each harnesses such a competitive nature. Jess holds down a full time teaching job while perpetually training for whatever race or challenge piques her interest. She has held several premiere FKTs, won numerous mountain races, and spends much of her time trail running and nordic skiing.
#189 - What are FKTs? Fastest Known Times are speed records in running or hiking on a specified route. They are self organized and can be done supported with a crew or unsupported. I cover all the specifications and history, as well as some runners who have more FKTs than anyone else. For more info on FKTs, please visit the MRTW website. Also, don't miss my announcement afterwards!https://www.martharunstheworld.com/Holistic Life NavigationThis podcast explores how to heal stress & trauma holistically. I am your host, Luis...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Kelsey Rex is a climber, trail runner, aspiring mountain guide and cat mom living in the north country of New Hampshire (land of the Abenaki and Wabanaki). She has sent rock climbs up to 5.12, become comfortable leading waterfall ice climbs up to grade 4+ and has held multiple Fastest Known Times in the White Mountains of NH. In addition to piecing together different part-time jobs, Kelsey is a climbing guide at Cathedral Mountain Guides and secretary of the Mount Washington Valley Climbers' Cooperative. She is passionate about being a part of a small mountain town community, promoting body positivity within the climbing scene, and fostering a more welcoming and inclusive space for underrepresented populations at the crags of New Hampshire. Sign up for the Flash Foxy Fest in North Conway here! Support the Mount Washington Valley Climbers' Cooperative here! Hosts: Sarah Casto, Rich Ouellette & Michelle Bourget Producers: Sarah Casto and Michelle Bourget Music: Mara Brown We can be reached by email at offbelaypodcast@gmail.com or Instagram and Twitter @offbelaypodcast. Thanks for listening!
Welcome to episode 40 of Inside the Line: The Catskills! On this episode, I have a fun chat with Steve Lange who set the fastest known time (FKT) for the ENTIRE DEVIL'S PATH! Steve is an ultra trail runner, so he goes crazy fast on the trails and his goal is to set records. We talk about some of the routes that he's done, his thoughts while setting the records and his experiences while being an ultra runner/hiker. Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember... VOLUNTEER!!! Links for the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ISLCatskillsPodcast Like to be a sponsor? Send me an email: srusin82@gmail.com If you would like to help with the cost of production for the show, buy us a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ITLCatskills Stevens Instagram: Partake Brewing: https://drinkpartake.com/ Mountain Peak Fitness: https://www.mountainpeakfitness.com/ Fastest Known Times: https://fastestknowntime.com/ Devil's Path FKT: https://fastestknowntime.com/route/devils-path-ny Steve's FKT Page: https://fastestknowntime.com/athlete/steven-lange Trailhead stewards for 3500 Club: http://catskill-3500-club.org/adopt-a-trailhead.php Catskills Trail Crew: https://www.nynjtc.org/trailcrew/catskills-trail-crew NYNJTC Volunteering: https://www.nynjtc.org/catskills Catskill Center: https://catskillcenter.org/blog/2016/7/13/volunteer-at-the-catskill-center#:~:text=Greet%20and%20educate%20visitors%20at,give%20back%20to%20the%20Catskills. Catskill Mountain Club: https://catskillmountainclub.org/about-us/ Catskill Mountainkeeper: https://www.catskillmountainkeeper.org/volunteer #FKT #devilspath #FKTdevilspath #catskillshiking #catskillmountains #catskillspodcast #catskills #catskillpark #3500 #3500club #sar #podcast #catskillshiker #volunteers #hikeny #hikenewyork #ilovenewyork #outdooradventures #neverstopexploring #hikingadventures #catskillmountainsnewyork #visitcatskills #explorethecatskills #ilovenewyork #neverstopexploring #catskillmountainsnewyork #catskillspodcast #catskillshiker #catskillshiking #hiking #hikeny #hike #hiker #hikelife #hikemore #insidethelinecatskillspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/insidethelinesthecatskill/support
This conversation is thought provoking, inspirational, and a lot of fun. Mickey Graglia's life looked 'perfect' from the outside, international male model (yes you read that correctly) working for the biggest brands, fast cars, penthouse apartments, and all the luxuries one could ever want - although this isn't the life that Mickey needed. A 'Hinge Moment' in his life instigated a turn of events that transformed this underwear model, into one of the toughest and most successful ultra-runners in recent years. From winning Badwater 135, Moab 240, and setting Guinness World Records for the Fastest Known Times crossing entire deserts; Mickey's running career centres around the relationship he has with himself, nature, and truly enjoying each day of his life. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MICKEY WEBSITE: www.michelegraglia.com AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Ultra INSTAGRAM: @mickeygraglia
What do we want? What do we need? Explaining the simplicity of just wanting to do something. Oh and some pretty impressive Fastest Known Times- and a shout out to Lorenzo Barone my current favorite Italian. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Originally aired on January 29, 2018Whitewater kayaking instructor and guide Liam Kirkham talks about his solo kayaking trip on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon down during the winter. His 226-mile adventure took him 12 days to complete. Listen in as he and Curt discuss this fantastic journey as well as some fundamentals of kayaking as an adventure sport.Project 30: https://www.facebook.com/Project30-790836664291867Small World Adventures in Ecuador: http://www.smallworldadventures.comAthletic Brewing was able to partner with the amazing folks at WZRD Media to film Adventure Sports Podcast alumni, Jason Hardrath, on his adventure to 100 Fastest Known Times through the new documentary, Journey to 100. You find out more about the film, watch the trailer, and come see it on tour (Mason from Adventure Sports Podcast will be there!) at AthleticBrewing.com/Journeyto100.Seattle TicketsVirtual Screening TicketsCheck out the Bourbon Pursuit podcast anywhere you get podcasts. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Originally aired June 3, 2019When Jessica Mills, aka “Dixie”, quit her engineering job and began her first thru-hiking adventure on the Appalachian Trail, she never imagined her YouTube channel would grow into what it has become. Through her easy-going demeanor, matter-of-fact advice, and overall charming attitude, she has become one of the go-to sources of advice, inspiration, and how-to channels to learn about all things backpacking. I hope you enjoy this look behind the scenes of the Homemade Wanderlust channel and the triple-crowner who hosts it.Be sure to check out Dixie's weekly videos here, which include her most recent thru-hike, The Florida Trail: www.YouTube.com/c/homemadewanderlustFacebook: @HomemadeWanderlustInstagram: @HomemadeWanderlustWebsite/Blog: www.homemadewanderlust.comBIG NEWS IN THE SHOW NOTES! - Come see us in Portland, Oregon this Saturday!Athletic Brewing was able to partner with the amazing folks at WZRD Media to film Adventure Sports Podcast alumni, Jason Hardrath, on his adventure to 100 Fastest Known Times through the new documentary, Journey to 100. You find out more about the film, watch the trailer, and come see it on tour (Mason from Adventure Sports Podcast will be there!) at AthleticBrewing.com/Journeyto100.Portland TicketsSeattle TicketsVirtual Screening TicketsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Chris' feat of climbing 400k feet in a single month took place primarily on one 5-mile route in Utah.The life path that Chris has been on to get to this point of continuing to go for big and hard objectives is filled with darkness and many failures along the way. From losing friends to drugs, mental health, and quitting during Navy Seal training a few years ago.Pushing Chris' limits both physical and mental is what he lives for and this is just the beginning of a long career of doing big things in the mountains.You can follow Chris as he is in the middle of skiing all of Colorado's 14ers! Instagram: @ChrisJFishStrava: Christopher Fisher - Chrisfish25@yahoo.comhttps://www.trailrunnermag.com/people/how-chris-fisher-logged-400000-feet-of-vert-in-october BIG NEWS IN THE SHOW NOTES! - Come see us in Portland, Oregon this Saturday!Athletic Brewing was able to partner with the amazing folks at WZRD Media to film Adventure Sports Podcast alumni, Jason Hardrath, on his adventure to 100 Fastest Known Times through the new documentary, Journey to 100. You find out more about the film, watch the trailer, and come see it on tour (Mason from Adventure Sports Podcast will be there!) at AthleticBrewing.com/Journeyto100.Portland TicketsSeattle TicketsVirtual Screening TicketsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Originally aired March 31, 2016Debbie Moderow moved to Alaska in pursuit of her mountain climbing passion. She would soon learn to love a newfound friend and a whole different adventure sport. At the age of 47, Debbie competed in her first Iditarod sled dog race and she's on the show to share her experiences with us.www.debbieclarkemoderow.comThe Book: Fast into the Night: A Woman, Her Dogs, and Their Journey North on the Iditarod TrailDo you want to take charge of your health and wellness and have better sleep, more energy, and a healthier immune system? InsideTracker can help you get there through their ultra-personalized performance system that analyzes data from your blood, DNA, and lifestyle. Get 25% off the entire InsideTracker store by going to InsideTracker.com/adventuresportsBIG NEWS IN THE SHOW NOTES! - Come see us in the Denver area this Saturday!Athletic Brewing was able to partner with the amazing folks at WZRD Media to film Adventure Sports Podcast alumni, Jason Hardrath, on his adventure to 100 Fastest Known Times through the new documentary, Journey to 100. You find out more about the film, watch the trailer, and come see it on tour (Mason from Adventure Sports Podcast will be there!) at AthleticBrewing.com/Journeyto100.Denver TicketsPortland TicketsSeattle TicketsVirtual Screening TicketsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
So you've climbed a few day-trip mountains and you want to know what a true expedition climb would be like. This is your show! John Murray takes us step by step up and down Mount Rainier in this beautiful introduction to expedition-style mountaineering! Great stories. Great insights. Thanks, John!Come and meet me in Denver next weekend! Athletic Brewing has produced our first film, Journey to 100, which is all about Jason Hardrath's journey to 100 Fastest Known Times. You find out more about the film, watch the trailer, and come see it on tour (Mason from Adventure Sports Podcast will be there!) at AthleticBrewing.com/Journeyto100.We will be giving away 2 tickets to each screening over the next few weeks. Be listening in to hear how you can make it out to watch this amazing film!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jason Hardrath holds more “Fastest Known Times” than anyone in the world. We talk to Jason about his upbringing; how a nearly fatal car accident introduced him to the world of FKTs; and his upcoming film, “Journey to 100,” which chronicles Jason's attempt to climb the 100 tallest peaks in the state of Washington over 50 days; and more.TOPICS & TIMES:Have you always pushed yourself? (1:33)Risk, exertion, & becoming fully present (17:13)The car accident (25:23)Recovery, physical & mental (31:53)Identity & Purpose (42:17)When did you first learn about FKTs? (49:45)Where to watch Journey to 100? (1:00:00)OUR OTHER BLISTER PODCASTSBlister PodcastGEAR:30 podcastBikes & Big Ideas podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Hey folks, you're about to have your breath taken away. Karl Egloff is one of the pre-eminent mountain speedrunners in the world, holding FKTs, or Fastest Known Times – to not climb, but run – up and down many of the highest and most daunting peaks in the world, including Denali, Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, and Aconcagua. Where it would take most of us many days to trek these mountains, it takes Karl mere hours. Where we would be using ropes, crampons, and ice axes, Karl is in running shoes. His Denali FKT of 11 hours, and 44 minutes edged out that of mountain legend Kilian Jornet, and Kilian skied down, whereas Karl ran. Karl is based in Ecuador, where I got to enjoy a very fun run with him in November. His mother was Ecuadorian and his father, Charly, is Swiss, so Karl got the Alpine best of both countries, and with his mountain-guide father leading the way, Karl naturally became a guide himself. His company, Cumbre Tours, leads expeditions for average humans to many of the bucket-list peaks of the world. All the while, he is an amazing family man with a mountain runner wife herself and two young kids. His current project is to capture the FKT on all of the Seven Summits – the highest peak on each of the seven continents. And then another goal is a simple run across Antarctica. We talk about taking on peak challenges (literally), chasing dreams, risk management, logistical tests, loving the mountains, and keeping the family in focus. I think you'll be blown away when you hear his story, and I definitely encourage you to view some of his incredible mountain adventure photos and videos that will surely leave you breathless.Karl Egloffwww.karlegloff.comwww.cumbretours.comFacebook @karlegloff and @cumbretoursInstagram @karl.egloff and @cumbretoursTwitter @karlmtb and @cumbretoursYouTubeBill Stahlsilly_billy@msn.comFacebook Bill StahlInstagram @stahlor
Jason Hardrath, The King of FKT's joins me in this episode. He holds more "Fastest Known Times" than anyone in the world, and for his 100th we completed and crushed the Bulger's List 100 Highest Peaks in Washington. We talk about his epic journey and the film that documents his 100th FKT. (Releases in February 2022)To watch the trailer for Journey to 100 click HEREFollow Jason Hardrath on social media @jasonhardrath
This week in the Northeast Trail World: 4:33 - Fastest Known Times of the Week 7:20 - Results and Voices Segment Begins 8:58 - Daryl Brubaker on the Stone Mill 50 13:45 - HollyAnn Swann on the Rim to River 100 22:10 - Michael Lo Presti on the Hamsterwheel 30h 25:53 - Reagan McCoy on the Tiadaughton Trail Challenge 25k 34:17 - Margaret Frank on the Pocantico Hills Marathon 36:57 - Ian on the Bold Coast Bash 40:57 - Upcoming Events
I am proud to say that this episode is sponsored by the brilliant and stylish VALLON Eyewear, check out their website and items here: https://vallon.store/ This episode's guest is Jason Hardrath. Jason is well known for having 100 Fastest Known Times. For his 100th FKT, he ran 100 of the highest mountains in Washington (known as the Bulgers) in 50 days. In this episode, we explore that adventure, dig into his mindset, and listen to many tales. You'll laugh and be inspired, what more could you want? Follow Jason here, and keep an eye our for his film upcoming in February on his Bulgers FKT: https://www.jasonhardrath.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jasonhardrath/ ------------------------------------------- If you enjoy the show please: Subscribe/follow so that you don't miss another episode; Share with a friend; and Leave a rating on iTunes. If you really really enjoy the show then: Simply buy me a coffee. All of the above helps the podcast to grow as much as possible! You can get in touch with me on btmtravelpod@gmail.com or using any of the Social Media links: Instagram / Twitter / Facebook /
This video is about Ben Nephew, Mountain Peak Fitness and Red Newt Racing FKT Trail Specialist. Ben holds a Ph.D. in Biology from Tufts University, a B.S. in Biology and minor in Chemistry from Hobart Collage and currently studies the effects of chronic stress on behavior and physiology in his lab. He also coaches athletes for Mountain Peak Fitness. Ben holds a speedy 1:11 half marathon on the roads and continues to train fast for his trail races today. His PR's are now 3:10 for 50k and 5:47 for 50M. He was the USATF National Trail Marathon Champion in 2006, and won a few other USATF medals at the road and trail 50k championships. He has been selected to the US team for the IAU Road 50k Championship twice, and is a three time member of the IAU Trail Championship team placing 6th in 2011. The past four years he's been taking Fastest Known Times, including the Devil's Path in the Catskills and the Pemi Loop and Presidential Traverse in the White Mountains. Ben currently has the record for holding the most FKTs in the US with 58. Find Ben's Coaching: https://www.mountainpeakfitness.com/ben
Hello and welcome back to another fabulous episode of the DO BIG THINGS podcast! My guest this week is the KING of the FKT's. He has more Fastest Known Times than anyone else in the world and when he was approaching his 100th FKT, he decided to go big! He climbed the state of Washington's Highest 100 mountains faster than anyone (by a long shot), doing it in 50 days, 23 hours and 43 minutes. You've got to hear all about it! SPONSORS: athleticbrewing.com PROMO code is MCROBERTSA20 xoskin.us PROMO code is BTC onpacewellness.com // mention this podcast for a 10% discount Original music by @the.pro.guey Life is short, DO BIG THINGS!
Recapping Bubba's including an interview with 3x (and only) finisher Ed Clifford. This event gets better every year so a big thanks goes out to the runners, volunteers, and sponsors (Craft Sports, Athletic Brewing, STW Coffee Co, and Untapped Maple).Show notes:BBU 21 ResultsRecap Video from Seth ActonBig's Backyard Ultra
Monte and I throw out our race predictions for the 3rd Edition of Bubba's Backyard Ultra, held in Conway, NH. We're excited to announce that Craft is sponsoring the 24th lap, listen for the details. Links:Bubba's UltrasignupBlackout RegRoad to BigsCraft CTM UltraBill Cobb Fundraiser
The Bruce Trail is Canada's oldest and longest marked footpath, spanning 900K through Ontario. Over the years, it has attracted some of the most enthusiastic trail runners to attempt Fastest Known Times, or FKT's. Last September we spoke with John Pockler after his new FKT. The record was then broken in July of this year by Kip Arlidge, who came closer than anyone before to breaking the 9 hour barrier. And last week, Karen Holland became the first person to achieve that feat, completing the course in 8 days, 22hrs and 51 minutes. I sat down with Karen to talk about her adventures on the Bruce, being a women in the world of trail running, and the value of chasing big dreams. Learn more about The Shakeout Podcast and Canadian Running Magazine on our website https://runningmagazine.ca/category/shakeout-podcast/Follow The Shakeout Podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/ShakeoutPodcastInstagram https://www.instagram.com/shakeoutpodcast/ andFacebook https://www.facebook.com/theshakeoutpodcast/Subscribe to our weekly show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-shakeout-podcast/id1224828899243
We caught up with Jack Kuenzle (Ken-Zell) a day after his White Mountain Hut Traverse FKT. There's a lot of great stuff in here - full recap on his sub 10 hour effort, the unique training that went into it, and what's next. Jack wouldn't give us his Only Fans account but you can follow him on instagram @jackkuenzle and see his other FKTs here.
Clare is an ultrarunner from Englewood, Colorado and studied coral ecology at Princeton University, where she ran cross country and track. She taught English in Southern Thailand, while also establishing a swim and environmental conservation program. Clare began running professionally in 2016 after winning the Leadville 100. She's since won Western States (2019), CCC 101k (2017, UTMB series) and has the Fastest Known Times on the Zion Traverse and Joshua Tree Traverse. She's proud to be sponsored by Patagonia, Petzl, La Sportiva, and Honey Stinger. She is a fierce advocate for the environment who focuses on imperfect advocacy and local civic engagement. She's devoted to advocating for the protection of public lands and climate change policy.Links:Clare's WebsiteProtect Our WintersHilariously Funny Video “Lunch with Clare Gallagher” on Outside TVEmbrace the Night, Race Recap of the CCC with PetzlChanging Course, a 2017 REI Film about Clare Gallagher
Our guests this week are Mike and Mike who are here to tell us all about Fastest Known Times. There's an important, but tragic pigeon update and Amy may be the Bird Queen these days but sheep better not cross her! Stu has itchy legs and hopes races never return and we talk about accidental runs, running shoe hacks, and swimming.
An interview with Ally Beaven - the man behind the entertaining book "Broken 2020 "(The year running records were rewritten). Fastest Known Times, tales of suffering and joy and lots more. Watch the video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TvVimcbtD4
https://linktr.ee/BetweenTheMountains Tyler Andrews is an incredible endurance athlete. Rotating his time between Flagstaff, Arizona and Quito, Ecuador, Tyler is pushing the realms of road and mountain endurance running. Having just got back from Ecuador and achieved 4 Fastest Known Times towards his goal of ten on some big mountains, we got talking for a while and it was an absolute pleasure. The episode discusses endurance running in the mountains, breaking Fastest Known Times, how Tyler adjusts to altitude, lighting the fire inside of you, knowing and understanding your 'Why's', and so much more! You can follow along with Tyler's adventures via his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylercandrews/ Chaski Endurance: https://www.instagram.com/chaski.endurance/ ---------------------------------------- If you enjoy the show please: Subscribe/follow so that you don't miss another episode; Share with a friend; and Leave a rating on iTunes. If you really really enjoy the show then Consider becoming a Patron of the show on Patreon here; Simply buy me a coffee; or Get yourself or someone else some official merchandise. All of the above helps the podcast to grow as much as possible! You can get in touch with me on btmtravelpod@gmail.com or using any of the Social Media links: Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / BTM Facebook Group here.
In this episode of Walking Distance presented by The Trek and hosted by Blissful Hiker (Alison Young), we are joined by Dan Durston, a biologist, Canadian gear designer, and owner of Durston Gear. Durston hiked the Great Divide Trail in the Canadian Rockies as well as the Pacific Crest Trail, and also holds some Fastest Known Times – of the Stein Traverse in British Columbia and the Bob Marshall Wilderness in Montana. Dan uses his backpacking expertise to design simple and light outdoor equipment. Blissful Hiker covers Dan’s evolution from gear reviews to gear designs, the inevitable compromises made when designing and selecting gear, and how gear can unite the hiking community. Gossamer Gear discount code: Use code “walkingdistance” to save 15% off your cart at GossamerGear.com Interview with Dan Durston 1:30 - Dan Durston is a self described nerd, someone who likes analytical problem solving. While hiking the Great Divide Trail, he used the time to think about how to optimize his gear, and eventually founded Durston Gear. 2:48 - After discovering the ultralight community, Dan was determined to adopt the style. 3:48 - You compare setting up gear in your backyard and setting up in a rainstorm, which are very different. You think about if gear will really work under difficult circumstances. 5:22 - You said a single pole pyramid is what you aspire to, can you talk about that? 6:22 - So on the PCT, you were using other peoples’ gear, and thinking about how to make them better? 7:26 - You said something about how gear companies use the phrase “no compromises,” and how that isn’t true. What are the inevitable compromises? 8:12 - Can you briefly describe how your tent works? 10:13 - How did you get started? At first you just wanted to modify your gear, which required a sewing machine. What was that experience? 12:05 - Dan taught himself the basics of sewing via Youtube. He’s also been active for years on gear sites, which served as his introduction to the industry. 13:40 - Your gear modification seems like it was serving your own hiking. Why did you decide to start a company? 15:58 - One of the things I noticed on your website is that you use polyester, and not Dyneema. Why not? 17:27 - Earlier you mentioned loving what you’re doing because of the community, and we learn things from each other. You're on your own doing this company, but there’s community feedback. 19:25 - One idea I got after reading about your backpack is the issue of not being able to find what I need when I’m thru hiking. You seem to have thought about that a lot when designing your pack. 21:05 - I wanted to ask you about you continuing your hiking. How do you find the time? 22:00 - What about seeing other hikers’ experiences, and how have you seen hiking change since you’ve been in the community? 24:32 - Dan also holds some Fastest Known Times – of the Stein Traverse in British Columbia and the Bob Marshall Wilderness in Montana. Mentioned in this episode: Durston Gear The Volumetric Efficiency of Trekking Pole Shelters by Dan Durston Get all of the Walking Distance Podcast episodes. About Alison Young Alison Young, aka Blissful Hiker, is a former host and producer at American Public Media and professional flutist. She’s thru-hiked New Zealand’s Te Araroa and the Pacific Crest Trail, as well as long trails in South America, South Africa, Europe, Pakistan and all over the US. In her podcast Blissful Hiker, Walking the Worldshe shares personal essays from the trail along with collected sound. Her goal in life is to hike until she drops. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)! Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts. Follow The Trek, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow The Trek on YouTube.
This episode is like eavesdropping on some friends’s conversation– we welcome Sabrina Little and Sara Mahoney, two of Tina’s close friends. We have a great dynamic between Sara, a professor of exercise physiology and researcher of nutrition and ultra-endurance performance. We also have Sabrina who is a professional ultra runner for Hoka, a philosophy professor and a mom to a 11-month-old. We loved getting to learn about each how each of these worlds– one more scientific and one more philosophical– are intertwined with running. In this episode we cover… How Sabrina’s trade of reading things that people have read for hundreds of years helps her ask the questions about what it means to be human. These deep questions we often don’t pause to ask, unless we’re maybe on the trail or running. Sara shares about FKT’s (Fastest Known Times) and how they differentiate from Strava segments which are smaler sections. She says FKTs can be created more of an experience and with more formality. On mental toughness...Sabrina shares that she has researched and written about this topic. “Oftentimes we hear these phrases like, ‘no pain, no gain,’ or ‘pain is weakness leaving the body.’ It’s indifferent to the kinds of pain that we're talking about. So if we're talking about injury, then no pain no gain is just imprudent, and it's poor stewardship of your body. If we're talking about pain in the way that people often describe discomfort, then that's a kind of edifying pain, but I guess it takes a bit of prudence or experience to know the difference.” On knowing your limits…Sara shares, “You don't have to like you don't have to take everything so seriously. And be yeah like you know as you said, it's okay to do it on occasion for like an experience where you're finding your limits but you don't have to do it three times a week every week.” See running as a celebration, not as a test to see if you’re good enough or worthy enough. We will always good days and bad days, but the important think is to keep working on it over time and move the needle closer to a place of self-love. If you see others doing it, it tells your brain it’s possible you can do it too. Resources: Sara Mahoney IG Sabrina Little IG Fastest Known Time Website Thank you to Momentous, Athletic Greens, and Picky Bars for sponsoring this episode. Being a tough year with additional stresses on top of an already overwhelming situation means sleep can often be lost...but it is the one thing that we know would help us. Being a former insomniac, I know the frustration going to bed early, yet being unable to switch your brain off can bring. These Momentous Elite Sleep capsules are fantastic and contain Melatonin, Magtein® (Magnesium L-threonate), and Wild Jujube Seed Extract which together will help reduce nighttime anxiety, gently fall asleep and improve circadian rhythm to achieve higher quality sleep. Go here and use code TINA for 20% off. Athletic Greens is a simple and easy way to get 75 vitamins, minerals, and whole food source ingredients. Just to help my immune system be stronger and greater! It is so simple to make and it tastes good as well. I used this for my prenatal and I am still using it while breastfeeding. Now you can get up to a YEAR supply of Vitamin D3 and K2 for free with your first purchase of Athletic Greens through my podcast. Visit here to learn more! I am thrilled to be sponsored by Picky Bars now! I have had a few people on the podcast who are from the Picky Bar Company and I am happy to say that their ideals are right in line with what Running for Real stands for. These bars are not only delicious but made of real food and are made for sport, imagine that…. It’s gluten, soy, gmo, and dairy free with even some vegan options. Click here for 20% off AND you can also get an additional 20% off your order, if you purchase a Picky Club membership. A membership entitles you to hand pick your own Picky Bars products and you will be getting a box every month of your picks. Thanks for listening! We know there are so many podcasts you could be listening to, but we are honored you have chosen Running For Real. If you appreciate the work that we do, here are a few things you can do to support us: Take a screenshot of the episode, and share it with your friends, family, and community on social media, especially if you feel that topic will relate to them. Be sure to tag us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram If you are struggling through something a guest mentions, chances are, others are too, and you will help them feel less alone Leave an honest review on iTunes or your favorite podcast player Your ratings and reviews will really help us grow and reach new people Not sure how to leave a review or subscribe, you can find out here. Thank you to Sabrina and Sara, we look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.
With almost no races happening, running FKTs, or Fastest Known Times, has become a really big deal during the pandemic. Today's visitor to the Hive, Tyler Andrews, is a Hoka-sponsored athlete, a 2:15 marathoner, and 50-mile national champion, who I first met in 2017 in Peru when he led a group of us on a magical journey running on the Inca Trail up the beautiful Sacred Valley to Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Modern Wonders of the World. Tyler's running career has bounced through many precipitous ups and downs, but he always has managed to find a way to quickly rebound from the lows to hit new highs, literally. Immediately after running a disappointing race in the 2020 Olympic marathon trials, he headed to Nepal and set the FKT for running up and down the Everest Base Camp trail, which tops out at about 17,900 feet. He became the first ever to cover the approximately 65 miles in less than 24 hours. It certainly helps that Tyler bases himself in high-altitude locales like Flagstaff, AZ, and Quito, Ecuador. In 2018, Tyler set the world record for 50K, running 125 mind-numbing laps on a track in 2:46:06, breaking by two minutes a record that had stood for 38 years. And listen you high school and newbie runners, this comes from a guy who didn't break 18 minutes in high school cross country, a time achieved by most of the women runners at the Olympic trials. Earlier this year, Tyler teamed with other runners to attempt to break the world record for 100K. Tyler's day didn't go as well as hoped as Jim Walmsley came within a mere 9 seconds of the mark. So Tyler headed back down to South America to set several FKTs on some of the highest Andean peaks, higher than 5000 meters, and in some cases active volcanoes, in an ongoing project he is calling the Los10FKT. It's definitely worth a follow as he conquers those challenges.Tyler has also founded the Chaski Endurance Collective, an online community with coaches from around the world empowering athletes to reach new heights in their training. They have a running retreat coming up in Flagstaff in June, and Tyler will also be leading a trip in late summer on the famous UTMB race route in Europe. We had a great chat, so please enjoy!Please contact Bill for more info about the We Are Superman Ten Warriors, the Unfuck Your Fridge Challenge, or about editing for your book project at silly_billy@msn.com, on Facebook, or Instagram @stahlorTyler Andrews:Facebook Tyler Andres AndrewsInstagram and Twitter: @tylercandrewsChaski Endurance Collective:www.chaski.run/linktreeInstagram: @chaski.endurance
This week we look at the world of FKTs, or Fastest Known Times, which saw record activity in 2020 (and 2021 promises to see even more). We listen in on a conversation with the holders of three FKTs set in 2020, one for the entire 1,175-mile Mountains-to-Sea Trail, and two — male and female — for the Pitchell run, from Mount Pisgah to Mount Mitchell in North Carolina, a stretch of trail that gains 11,400 vertical feet in 62 miles!The conversation comes courtesy of our friends at the Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail; the discussion with Tara Dower, Tory Grieves and Kyle Curtin, moderated by Chuck Millsaps with Great Outdoor Provision Co., was a panel discussion as part of this year's annual Gathering of Friends, referred to this year as the Ungathering, since it was conducted over Zoom. Two links you'll find of interest:FastestKnownTime.com. The site, rightfully so, bills itself as the "sentinel of all things FKT." Here, you'll find stories and all sorts of info on FKTs, including every FKT that's been set around the world (at least the ones that have been reported).Mountainstoseatrail.org. Everything you ever wanted to know about the MST, but didn't know who to ask, is here. Foremost, complete guides to help you navigate the 1,175-mile trail.In the newsLearn more about items in our News segment by clicking the following links:Virginia's International Dark Sky Parks, go here.The Conservation Fund and U.S. Forest Service protection of 237 acres at North Mountain in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, go here.West Virginia Wildflower Pilgrimage, call 304.558.2754.West Virginia National Forest upcoming controlled burns, go here.Virginia National Forest upcoming controlled burns, go here.Explore with us!For more information on our GetHiking! and GetBackpacking! programs, trips and classes, go here.
GoodAthleteProject.com For today's episode, Jim is joined by Jason Hardrath, Endurance athlete and elementary school teacher. Jason currently holds more FKTs (otherwise known as Fastest Known Times) than any other athlete in the world with 97 and ultimately aims to be the first athlete in the world with 100 FKTs. He previously competed in Cross-Country and Track at Corban University and has also competed in marathons and Ironman Triathlons. When he is not competing in FKTs, Jason is a Physical Education Specialist for Klamath County School District in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Support Jason's fundraiser to purchase a fleet of 30 Strider AKB-Specific Bikes, helmets, pedal conversion kits, one Strider 20 Bike for teacher instruction, and curriculum at: https://support.allkidsbike.org/bonanza-elementary-school You can follow Jason on Instagram: @jasonhardrath, find him at his website: jasonhardrath.com and check out his FKT records: https://fastestknowntime.com/athlete/jason-hardrath Follow The Good Athlete Project on Instagram: @GoodAthleteProject and Twitter: @Coach4Kindness Visit us at our website: GoodAthleteProject.com
Today's guest is Jason Hardrath. Jason is an adventure athlete, speaker, and physical education specialist who's made a lifestyle out of pursuing his passion for human performance. After running track & field in college, Jason eventually found himself competing in longer distance events like marathons and Ironmans. His work ethic soon paid off and he qualified for the Ironman 70.3 world championships in 2015. Training was going amazing for Jason leading up to the world championships until a car accident changed everything. He was ejected from his car which left him with, among other injuries, a collapsed lung, multiple broken ribs, a broken shoulder, and a torn ACL. Not allowing this set back to remove his passion for endurance and mountaineering, Jason (after recovering enough so that he regained an ability to run) ended up discovering FKTs, or Fastest Known Times. FKTs are essentially a speed record on any given route (Jason will go over them in more detail during the interview). There's no formal race or event for these routes, which include everything from long-distance hiking trails to circumnavigations of lakes or mountains, or completing a linkup of multiple peaks. Jason's currently on a quest to become the first athlete to 100 FKTs, and as of this episode's release he's at 97. We cover a lot in this interview. We discuss how he got into endurance sport, his 2015 car accident, perspectives on moving forward from traumatic experiences, his journey to 100 FKTs, minimalism, and much more. Timestamps 00:04:32 Growing up in Northeastern Oregon 00:06:01 Discovering running in middle school 00:10:07 Constantly looking for the next goal 00:13:42 Why he decided to bike across America and do triathlons 00:18:11 What's driving his athletic pursuits? 00:23:56 The 2015 car accident that changed everything 00:30:05 Recovering from the accident 00:33:57 How the accident reinforced living his life to the fullest 00:38:57 Making sure to not wrap his identity up in his athletic endeavors 00:41:57 How others can accelerate out of traumatic experiences 00:47:35 Road to somewhat normal fitness after the car accident 00:53:30 What are FKTs and how do they work? 00:55:50 What inspired him to want to do FKTs? 01:03:50 The route he's saving for the 100th FKT 01:06:55 The logistics vs. the fitness on FKTs 01:08:44 How he would typically prepare for a long FKT 01:10:36 The hardest FKT he's done so far 01:14:22 What will he do after 100 FKTs? 01:15:52 Covid's impact on his FKT quest 01:17:05 His weekly training schedule during 2020 01:19:24 Being a PE teacher and his teaching philosophy 01:27:23 Living the van lifestyle 01:30:59 Experiment of minimalism 01:32:12 How he approaches sleep, nutrition, and recovery 01:35:50 What he wants to accomplish 5 years from now 01:37:27 His daily routine 01:39:52 His driving force 01:41:52 Parting words of wisdom around staying driven
Jason Hardrath is working on completing 100 Fastest Known Times. Lord knows by the time this comes out, he may already have done another inching his way closer to his goal. He's super close, and he obviously has some knowledge to share on how to plan out and execute a successfully safe adventure run. You can find Jason on socials under his name or on his website www.jasonhardrath.com Resources mentioned in this Podcast: KoopCast w/ Coree Woltering Ecco Challenge CalTopo AllTrails SummitPost.org Strava Segment Search Trail Run Project PeakBagger.com Gaia GPS Zoleo Satellite Communicator Garmin InReach SomeWear Satellite Communicator Spot Satellite Communicator Katadyn Befree Water Filtration See below for Kogalla Lighting information & discount link. If you'd like to learn more about Patreon or to donate, please visit https://www.patreon.com/MRRunningpains My Socials, Channels, & Newsletter: https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSEVENTS/ https://www.instagram.com/mrrunningpains/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6J512qA34z_N0KJSU4jfw To sign up for my Newsletter - https://www.mrrunningpains.com Email - runningpains@gmail.com Thanks to Scott Socha for the Intro & Houston Hamlin for the Transition & Outro music, and thanks to all of you for listening! Please share the Podcast and please leave a review, rate, & subscribe if you haven't done so already! THANK YOU! Aaron Saft MR Runningpains Discounts: Kogalla - http://kogalla.com/?aff=runningpains XOSKIN - http://www.xoskin.us - use code MR Runningpains
Today we have a guest that is sure to inspire all of you. His name is Jason Hardrath. Jason is an elementary school PE teacher in a small town in Southern Oregon who spends his summer breaks on trails all over the country chasing what are known as FKTs - Fastest Known Times - which he defines in the beginning of our conversation today. His ultimate goal is to set 100 FKTs which involve anything from simple trail running over epic distances and sometimes multiple days of effort, to mixed discipline trails involving technical rock climbing or mountaineering.Jason found running early in his life and it helped him overcome the struggles he was dealing with academically and socially due to impulsive ADHD. To this day, he still struggles at times with maintaining focus or staying on top of routine tasks, but he finds serenity, even spirituality, on the trails where he pushes his body harder and faster than anyone ever has, and advocates for the cognitive benefits of exercise in his classroom and his community.I do believe all of you will feel inspired to find a pursuit that brings the level of fulfillment that the race for 100 Fastest Known Times has brought to Jason's life.Connect with JasonInstagram: @jasonhardrathWebsite: www.jasonhardrath.comStrava: Jason HardrathLinkedIn: Jason HardrathAction PlanInspired by Jason's stories, your action plan is this - I want you to do something you haven't done since Episode 3 of this podcast, if you've been listening that long. Episode 3 focused on the philosophy of Momento Mori - a reflection on our own mortality which translates to “Remember, You Must Die”. We all must die at some point, no one is immortal. To consider your death is not a sign that you are surrendering your life, but that you are embracing some sense of urgency in how you will use your days, however many you have left, in pursuit of a purpose and with an intention to get the absolute most out of this one life. That was my biggest takeaway from this conversation with Jason - he is living a fully engaged life. He is immersed in this human experience. What is it that brings you the most joy? What leaves you feeling more “alive”? And how can you start to experience that feeling more often, even by just a few percentage points, in 2021? As always, write it down and make a plan - because without a plan a goal is just a dream!Until next time we wish you STRENGTH and GOOD HEALTH.
On this week's episode of "We Run This," we're talking to adventure runner and climber, Jason Hardrath. In 2015, while in the best shape of his life and the middle of training for an Ironman, Hardrath had his professional, athletic, and personal life "reset to zero." Hardrath was in a horrific car accident and statistically should be dead. In this talk, Hardrath explains how he went from a feeling of invincibility to a hard reset of everything he'd done in his life up to that point. The adventure runner also discusses his mindset during the incredibly heartbreaking setback, how a doctor told him in the days after his injury that he'll never compete at the same level again, taking what the doctor told him personally and his current quest to 100 "Fastest Known Times" in running. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/werunthis/support
With his international ultra running calendar on hold, India's premier Trail Ultra Runner dreams up new mountaineering speed ascents in his home of Manali. Read the full article on The Outdoor Journal.Kieren D'Souza first felt the joy of running through the mango fields in Chhattisgarh, India as a boy, while irate farmers chased him with sticks. D'Souza's running career, one that uniquely blends the disciplines of ultra-marathon trail racing with mountaineering time trials, truly began when he reached Manali, which has tantalizing access to a network of forest trails as well as a 6,000-meter mountain peak right in his backyard.Over the past five years, D'Souza has represented his country on the trail running world championship's international stage from Hong Kong to Mont Blanc. During the pandemic, he was finally able to fulfill projects that he's been putting on the back burner for years. D'Souza looked to the unexplored places in his own backyard within Manali, a resort town nestled in the mountains of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh near the northern end of the Kullu Valley.The point of a speed ascent is to select a mountain that climbers usually take three to five days to summit by going through the process of acclimatization - resting overnight at a series of base camps. Instead of three days, D'Souza aims to reach the top and return to the bottom all in one day. It's a hybrid sport, a mashup of ultra trail running and mountaineering. D'Souza is basically sprinting up the mountain in his running shoes with minimal mountaineering gear, arguably too minimal. A few months ago, D'Souza set a groundbreaking record by completing his speed attempt on Deo Tibba, a 6,000-meter peak, in just 19 hours and 38 minutes. In June D'Souza soared up Mount Friendship, a 5,000 meter high Himalayan Summit near the town of Manali without any ropes or an ice axe. If you watch the video linked within our article, you can see just how extreme that is. In this episode of The Outdoor Journal Podcast, D'Souza discusses how he balances training enough mileage in advance of a race without wearing down his body, how he prepares for an alpine speed challenge, and those moments of feeling high up in the mountains of Himachal Pradesh. The best way you can support stories like this is to subscribe to the podcast right now and take a second to leave your review.
Welcome to Episode 34 of the Eat for Endurance Podcast, featuring elite vegan ultra-runner and coach, Yassine Diboun. Yassine has a really inspirational story, and I'm so grateful that we were able to have such a long and in-depth discussion, including how he was able to overcome years of substance abuse and overhaul his entire life to become the amazing athlete and role model that he is today. He's also an all-around awesome person - we had many laughs in this episode and I admire him greatly for all the important work that he is doing in his community out in Portland through his company, Wy'East Wolfpack.In case you're not familiar with Yassine and his many athletic accomplishments, he has been competing consistently as a high-level ultra-runner since 2007, and has won or reached the podium of tons of races since then. Some career highlights include four finishes of the Western States 100 miler including top ten in 2013, 3rd place in the HURT 100 in 2016, representing the USA in the IAU World Trail Championships in 2015, and finishing the Ultra-Trail Du Mont-Blanc in 2019. Yassine has also set several Fastest Known Times, including the 483-mile Oregon Pacific Crest Trail in 2016. We cover SO much in this episode that I can't list them all, but here are some highlights:Yassine's recent Movement Through Darkness running project in Portland to raise funds and awareness for programs benefiting others who are in recovery. In Yassine's words, this year has been “next-level-challenging” and "we must find ways to see the light, and hope for better days ahead.”His work to diversify the sport of trail running, though Wy'East Wolfpack programsBecoming Vegan in 2008 - why he changed his diet, how it affected his training and racing, and what a typical day of fueling looks likeChallenges he faced as a kid, and his years of struggle with substance abuseRediscovering his athletic self after becoming sober in 2004, and how he got into trail running and ultras His general sports nutrition as well as what his nutrition looked like during some of his race career highlightsYassine, thanks again for your time and for sharing your story. It was so much fun chatting with you and I really do hope we get a chance to meet in person some day and hit the trails together!And to my listeners, I hope you are all staying safe and healthy. Thank you so much for supporting the show! If you enjoy it, please share with your friends and leave a rating and/or review on iTunes. Thank you!Learn more about Yassine and his company:Wy'East Wolfpack: https://www.wyeastwolfpack.comFollow Yassine on Instagram and TwitterOther Announcements:We discuss Spring Energy in this episode - if you'd like to try it, use code "Eatforendurance" for 10% offI'm collecting nutrition questions for a future Ask Me Anything episode, so email me if you'd like yours included - eatforendurance@gmail.com!Do you or someone you know have an interesting / motivating athletic story to share? I'm planning my next Recreational Athlete Nutrition Profile, consisting of multiple shorter interviews, and would love to feature you! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/eatforendurance)
Jason Hardrath is fast becoming one of the most fascinating Ultra Endurance athlete's on the planet. An athlete addicted to adventure and currently embarking on the crazy goal of holding 100 Fastest Known Times on some incredibly challenging routes throughout the USA. Jason spends a lot of time letting us into his world and what motivates an athlete of his quality to embark on the crazy individual challenges that rocks his world. Enjoy and you can follow Jason's story on Instagram @jasonhardrath.
#022 - Jason Hardrath is a physical education teacher at Bonanza Elementary and a mountaineer known for tackling difficult mountaineering challenges in record times. He has a goal to complete 100 of these "fastest known times", or FKTs, and it over 3/4th of the way there. To access the links and show notes for this episode, visit:https://alpinegeek.com/episode22
Without much happening on the racing front over the past several months, many athletes have been venturing in to the world of chasing “Fastest Known Times”—that is, identifying a route and trying to complete it faster than anyone ever has. Legendary trail runner Ben Nephew has been putting up FKTs all over the northeast for years, including classic New England routes like the Presidential Traverse and the Pemigewasset Loop. At the time of our recording a few weeks ago, Ben had more registered FKTs than anyone else (he has since been surpassed by Jason Hardrath). Ben joined the show to talk about the attraction of FKTs, some of his favorite routes, some he'd like to try, and what he thinks the future holds for the scene.LinksFastestKnownTime.comBen's routesDesert Island Picks: Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky, The Unforgettable Fire by U2, Michael David Petite PetitIntro music: "Fine Line" by the BloodlettersOutro music: "When I Was Still Young" by Yard Sale
Jason Wish completed his self supported, fastest known time attempt of the 333 mile Sheltowee trace trail on November 11, 2019 at 11:30am after 9 days, 6 hours and 57 minutes. FKT's are becoming more popular with hiking and I had a great time talking with Jason about his self supported attempt of the Sheltowee Trace Trail. We talk about off leash dogs, preparing for the hike, the mental game and everything in between. It truly is amazing what Jason was able to accomplish given the injuries and physical pain he was dealing with through this hike. For more information on Fastest Known Times, visit: http://www.fastestknowntime.com Be sure to watch Jason's trail vlogs on his youtube channel: - Sheltowee Trace FKT Part 1: https://youtu.be/6B1zaBYjQu0 - Sheltowee Trace FKT Part 2: https://youtu.be/lNzbarxlK-c The Backpacking Experience Podcast is supported by the Backcountry Exposure YouTube Channel. Subscribe to see more backpacking and outdoor content: http://www.youtube.com/backcountryexposure Some of the gear items that Jason and I discuss in this episode: - Zpacks Duplex: https://zpacks.com/products/duplex-tent - Garmin InReach Mini: http://bit.ly/2s3ucCD - LiteAF Curve 35 Pack: https://bit.ly/2EOlElu --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebackpackingexperience/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebackpackingexperience/support
In this episode we're venturing into the world of FKTs: the Fastest Known Times for mountain ascents, alpine traverses, and similar feats. Our guest is Karl Egloff, a mountain guide who was virtually unknown outside his home in Ecuador until 2014, when he set the fastest known time for running up and down Kilimanjaro in Africa. The previous record was held by some guy named Kilian Jornet. Since then Egloff has broken two more records set by the famed Spanish mountain runner, first on Aconcagua and then, just last month, on Denali. This was Egloff's second attempt on Denali, and he did it in just an eight-day visit to the mountain. On June 20, supported by his friend Nicolás Miranda, he raced up the West Buttress Route from Kahiltna base to the summit in 7 hours and 40 minutes, more than two hours faster than Jornet. Then he turned around and ran back, beating Jornet's round trip by a few minutes, even though the Spaniard skied most of the way down. In this very specialized side of mountaineering, Karl Egloff is on another level. The AAJ's Chris Kalman caught up with him at his home in Quito. The Cutting Edge is presented by Hilleberg the Tentmaker, with additional support for this episode from Black Diamond Equipment. This podcast is produced by the American Alpine Club.
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