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Kelly Wolf Handies Pk (CO) 2h 34m 8s
Alex Borsuk Glacier Peak (WA) 9h 51m 46s
George Caldarescu Grande Traversata della Collina (Italy) 10h 28m 15s
Evan Matthews Sink the Battleship (WY) 5h 27m 26s
Seth James DeMoor Huron Peak (CO) 1h 18m 14s
Jason Hardrath, Nathan Longhurst Shuksan-Baker Grand Double (WA) 16h 58m 0s
Nika Meyers Colorado Trail (CO) 9d 14h 19m 0s
Corne Van Zyl Around the Moon (South Africa) 3h 28m 26s
Volker Buschka Spessarter Spechtweg (Black Forest, Germany) 2h 27m 42s
Volker Buschka Spessarter Spechtweg (Black Forest, Germany) 1h 12m 5s

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Episode 281
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Episode 281: Justin Jennings and Huw Rogers - Tackling the Kokoda Track

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Episode 280
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Episode 280: Greg Nance - FKTs all over the World

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Episode 279
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Episode 279: William Boffelli: Mont Blanc FKT

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Episode 278
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Episode 278: Paulina Zack: Navigating the Te Araroa Trail

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Episode 277
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Episode 277: David Hedges: Reclaiming Nolan's 14 FKT

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Episode 276
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Episode 276: Lucy Gossage: Timing the Tides on the South West Coast Path

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Episode 275
End of Year

Episode 275: 2025 FKT of the Year: Tara Dower & Jeff Garmire

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Episode 274
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Episode 274: Xander Keiter & Maia Buckingham: All about the Hundred Mile Wilderness

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Episode 273
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Episode 273: Ashlie Itherburn: Overall Record on the Pinhoti Trail

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Episode 272
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Episode 272: Michael Brower: Shore to Shore

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Episode 271
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Episode 271: Jeff Colt: Taking on the Hardest 50k

tonto
Episode 270
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Episode 270: Brittany Haver and Carrie Henderson: Adventures on the Tonto Trail

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Episode 269
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Episode 269: Long Trail Roundup with Tara Dower and Tori Constantine

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Episode 268
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Episode 268: Sadie Curry: Fast Times on the Arizona Trail

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Episode 267
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Episode 267: Scott Benerofe: Unsupported Adirondacks 46 High Peaks

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Episode 266
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Episode 266: Sarah Baker, Lyla Harrod, & Jeff Garmire: Self-Supported Adventures on the Appalachian Trail

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Episode 265
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Episode 265: Katie Gunvalson: Timing the Tides of the Oregon Coast Trail

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Episode 264
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Episode 264: Caroline Himbert: Getting Back to Her Roots

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Episode 263
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Episode 263: Katya Guryeva: Bears, sheepdogs and snakes…oh my!

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Episode 262
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Episode 262: Tim Beissinger: All alone on the Ozark Trail

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  • tbenthompson:
    Thanks so much Jordan! I'll spell out my thoughts below. None of this is to say that I'd be upset or object if the community decides on a different path. As I've said before (even on this comment thread back in 2019!!), I'd argue for a view of the… read more »
    on Presidential Traverse (NH)
    5 years ago
  • Sarah Estrella:
    Desert nights are magical! I'll be following your tracks! Good luck!
    on Death Valley N-S Crossing (CA)
    5 years ago
  • BURTON1708:
    Planning an attempt to produce the first FKT on this route. Two male runners (Albert Propst, Daniel King), using a crew, attempting the supported FKT. We will start together and plan to finish together submitting the exact same time for both of us.… read more »
    on D&L Trail (PA)
    5 years ago
  • Sarah Estrella:
    I'm excited to follow your trek this fall! I only did it with a light pack and my training was just running and hiking, including sections of the crossing to become familiar with it and know how much water I would need. Carrying all your water… read more »
    on Death Valley N-S Crossing (CA)
    5 years ago
  • Jordan Fields:
    Hey all, I’ve been asked to give some thoughts on the discussion taking place on Ben Thompson’s Strava about his route choices during his recent (insanely impressive!) FKT. As I have stated in previous comments above and on Strava at other times, I… read more »
    on Presidential Traverse (NH)
    5 years ago