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Karl Meltzer Sets New Supported Appalachian Trail Speed Record

Karl Meltzer Sets New Supported Appalachian Trail Speed Record

There's a new FKT to beat on the Appalachian Trail.  Earlier this morning, Karl Meltzer set a new AT supported speed record, with a time of 45 days, 22 hours, and 38...

Sep 18, 2016 : Zach
Karl Meltzer is Probably About to Break Scott Jurek’s Supported Appalachian Trail Speed Record

Karl Meltzer is Probably About to Break Scott Jurek’s Supported Appalachian Trail Speed Record

Karl Meltzer, accomplished ultrarunner, appears destined to upend Scott Jurek's Appalachian Trail supported speed record just one year after Jurek established the new FKT.  The latest update has

Sep 13, 2016 : Zach
Interview with Heather “Anish” Anderson

Interview with Heather “Anish” Anderson

“Every inch of the forest on the AT is crawling or scampering or walking or slithering… there’s always something going on.” Heather ‘Anish’ Anderson is the only person – man...

Oct 20, 2015 : Maggie Wallace
Interview with Appalachian Trail Speed Record Holder, Scott Jurek [Video]

Interview with Appalachian Trail Speed Record Holder, Scott Jurek [Video]

Last week I had the opportunity of sitting down with Appalachian Trail supported speed record holder, legendary ultramarathon runner, noted vegan, and author, Scott Jurek. During our nearly hour

Oct 17, 2015 : Zach
Anish Breaks the Appalachian Trail Unsupported Speed Record!

Anish Breaks the Appalachian Trail Unsupported Speed Record!

Today, at 5:25pm on top of Springer Mountain, history was made. Heather ‘Anish’ Anderson just set the record for the fastest unsupported hike of the 2,285-mile Appalachian Trail, finishing in 54

Sep 24, 2015 : Maggie Wallace
Scott Jurek Breaks Appalachian Trail Speed Record

Scott Jurek Breaks Appalachian Trail Speed Record

It was closer than he originally planned, but today, July 12th, 2015, Scott Jurek has set a new record for fastest assisted thru-hike time at 46 days, 8 hours, and...

Jul 12, 2015 : Zach