The best routes: what are they, who did them, and how fast?

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Interviews with FKT-setters and others in the FKT world. Listen and subscribe »

Episode 80

Highlight

Episode 80: Pandemic: Personal reports from two race directors

Episode 79

Highlight

Episode 79: Pandemic: Personal reports from three athletes from around the world

Episode 78

Person-Person

Episode 78: Amanda Basham & Justin Grunewald: on the Kalalau Trail

Episode 77

Topics

Episode 77: Lightweight Gear: tips for best results from Andrew Skurka and Alan Dixon

Episode 76

Person-Person

Episode 76: Ryan Ghelfi: Why is a top runner switching to FKTs?

Episode 75

Person-Person

Episode 75: Rea & Trever: Learn about Obstacle Course Racing, then Lowest to Highest in Slovenia

Episode 74

Person-Person

Episode 74: Andy Anderson: A terrific inside scoop of two of the most iconic FKTs in the US

Episode 73

Person-Person

Episode 73: Ryan Atkins: Fast FKTs in New England (when he's not in Kauai or Manitoba)

Episode 72

Person-Person

Episode 72: Brett Maune - One of the Best Endurance Athletes You Know Nothing About

Episode 71

Person-Person

Episode 71: Lucy Clark & George Henderson - FKTs on the terrific Te Araroa Trail

Episode 70

Episode 70: Gear of the Decade!

Episode 69

Episode 69: 2019 FKT of the Year Awards - part 2 of 2

Episode 68

Episode 68: FKT of the Year Awards - part 1 of 2

Episode 67

Episode 67: FKT Of the Year Awards - Preview with Andrew Skurka and Peter Bakwin

Episode 66

Episode 66: Highlights from our first 6 months!

Episode 65

Episode 65: FKT Of the Year - Overview of Nominees with Peter Bakwin

Episode 64

Episode 64: Jason and Mere June: is being an ultra couple harder or easier? Or both?

Episode 63

Episode 63: Josh Sanders - How to Run Solo Across the Grand Canyon in one weekend (almost) starting from the Midwest

Episode 62

Episode 62: "Partnerships" are critically important but rarely discussed - except with Jared Campbell

Episode 61

Episode 61: How to plan your big project - with Jared Campbell

Episode 60

Episode 60: Speed vs Safety - a crucial topic with Bill Wright and Kyle Richardson

Episode 59

Episode 59: Joe Grant - running, writing, and more

Episode 58

Episode 58: Leor Pantilat - He won 22 races in a row then quit to do FKTs - what's he doing now?

Episode 57

Episode 57: Hillary Allen - What's new and cool in FKT action?

Episode 56

Episode 56: Chris McDougall - Author of "Born to Run" is still running - with Donkeys!

Episode 55

Episode 55: Joey Campanelli - He can see the WURL route from his window - so he set the FKT

Episode 54

Episode 54: Mike Foote - "The relationships I've made are cooler than the things I've done"

Episode 53

Episode 53: Katie Schide & Germain Grangier - Top Ten at UTMB with an FKT in New Hampshire

Episode 52

Episode 52: Emma Mure and Sara Aranda - Overall FKT on the fabulous Wind River High Route

Episode 51

Episode 51: Caspar Coppetti - A co-founder tells how to start a new running shoe company

Episode 50

Episode 50: Luke Nelson - What's so special about the WURL?

Episode 49

Episode 49: Jason Hardrath - How to climb technical snow-covered volcanos, alone, at night

Episode 48

Episode 48: Sunny Stroeer - From China to Nolan's, Always at Altitude!

Episode 47

Episode 47: Jennifer Pharr Davis - from Overall FKT on the AT, to a balanced full life

Episode 46

Episode 46: Peter Bakwin - mid-season FKT highlights

Episode 45

Episode 45: Marcy Beard has done 20 FKTs! No wait, now it's 21 ...

Episode 44

Episode 44: Josh Sanders - finally someone from the midwest!

Episode 43

Episode 43: Krissy Moehl - book author, winning ultra runner, coach

Episode 42

Episode 42: Jeff Colt - A report from the hot FKT scene in New England

Episode 41

Episode 41: Karl Egloff - Who is this guy breaking Kilian's FKTs?

Episode 40

Episode 40: Anna Frost and Jason Schlarb - Live from Outdoor Retailer in Denver

Episode 39

Episode 39: Flyin' Brian - What We Can Learn from the First-Ever Calendar Triple Crown

Episode 38

Episode 38: Blake Wood - He's been there; done that!

Episode 37

Episode 37: Adam Campbell - How to not die in the mountains

Episode 36

Episode 36: What are the gender issues in running?

Episode 35

Episode 35: Danelle Ballengee - Top endurance athlete who almost died

Episode 34

Episode 34: Nate Bender - Montana 12ers

Episode 33

Episode 33: Karl Meltzer - Winningest 100 mile runner on earth

Episode 32

Episode 32: Jeff ("Legend") Garmire - why thru-hikers are faster (and more relaxed) than ultrarunners on long trails

Episode 31

Episode 31: Darcy Piceu - FKTOY Winner 2017, 7X HR100 podium

Episode 30

Episode 30: Jared Campbell - The Sleep Deprivation King

Episode 29

Episode 29: Ryan Sandes - 13 Peaks Challenge

Episode 28

Episode 28: Peter Bakwin and Buzz Burrell - The Founders' Chat!

Episode 27

Episode 27: Mike Wardian - Israel National Trail

Episode 26

Episode 26: Andrew Skurka - professional hiker, former National Geographic Adventurer of the Year

Episode 25

Episode 25: FKTOY-EU Awards, Part 2, with Kilian Jornet and Matt Lefort

Episode 24

Episode 24: FKTOY Europe Awards, Part 1, with Matt Lefort, Meredith Quinlan, & Jess Baker

Episode 23

Episode 23: Matt Lefort describes the FKT scene in Europe

Episode 22

Episode 22: "Stringbean" McConaughy - Self-Supported (and Overall) 2017 FKT on the Appalachian Trail

Episode 21

Episode 21: Paddy O'Leary - East Bay Skyline Trail

Episode 20

Episode 20: Candice Burt - 200mi race creator and Wonderland Trail FKT-holder

Episode 19

Episode 19: FKTOY Final Results

Episode 18

Episode 18: FKTOY Awards, part one, with Hillary Allen and Joe Grant

Episode 17

Episode 17: 2018 Special Wrap-up with Peter Bakwin, Clare Gallagher, and Tony Krupicka

Episode 16

Episode 16: Sunny Stroeer: The female, unsupported

Episode 15

Episode 15: Peter Bakwin: running and transcendence

Episode 14

Episode 14: 3100: Run and Become - film director interview

Episode 13

Episode 13: Jim Walmsley

Episode 12

Episode 12: Justin "Long Ranger" Simoni

Episode 11

Episode 11: Trail Running Film Festival - Live Q&A from the audience

Episode 10

Episode 10: Heather "Anish" Anderson

Episode 9

Episode 9: Bill Wright

Episode 8

Episode 8: Kate Hale

Episode 7

Episode 7: Christof Teuscher

Episode 6

Episode 6: Kyle Richardson

Episode 5

Episode 5: David Horton

Episode 4

Episode 4: Alyssa Godesky

Episode 3

Episode 3: Scott & Jenny Jurek

Episode 2

Episode 2: Karel Sabbe

Episode 1

Episode 1: Tony Krupicka

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Tracking Now

FKT attempts we're tracking right now. Follow their progress »

Athlete	Route	Start date	Style	Status
Candice Burt	Arizona Trail (AZ)	2020-03-15	Supported	DNF
Tyler Andrews	Lukla to Everest Base Camp (Nepal)	2020-03-16	Self-supported	Complete - new FKT!

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2020-03-31	Jeff Grant	Woodbridge Greenway Loop (CT)	3h 12m 50s
2020-03-29	Stephen Dullard	Columbia to Capital (MO)	6h 20m 19s
2020-03-29	Toby Lefere	Cheyenne Canyon 6 Peaks Skyline (CO)	3h 39m 52s
2020-03-29	Ben Nephew	Monoosnoc Ridge Trail (MA)	2h 9m 53s
2020-03-29	Jessica Baker, Heather Griffith	Pitchell (NC)	1d 2h 46m 10s
2020-03-28	Christian Enriquez	South Mountain Park, National - Alta Trail Loop (AZ)	5h 58s
2020-03-28	Brian Brussel, Daniel McLeod	Franklin Trail (CA)	4h 16m 3s
2020-03-28	Brian Vanderheiden, Jennifer Stack	Mohawk Trail (CT)	5h 36m 30s
2020-03-28	Jason Friedman	Wallkill Valley Rail Trail (NY)	2h 42m 38s
2020-03-28	Philip Vondra	Wallkill Valley Rail Trail (NY)	6h 13m 44s

Articles

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  Reports From Around the World

  Mar 24, 2020
  How are runners managing?
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  Coronavirus Announcement

  Mar 13, 2020
  Now is always the best time
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  Meet an FKT'er - Jason Hardrath - #1

  Feb 10, 2020
  Jason Hardrath is a prolific FKT'er
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  Gear of the Decade!

  Jan 23, 2020
  What helps FKT'ers be fast, safe, and comfortable on the trails - and off the trails.

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Comments

• 
  becca:
  I (Becca Downs) will break the seal on this route tomorrow, April 1, 2020. I plan to start in the late morning and take the loop counter-clockwise. I will use Strava and my Garmin watch to track my attempt. I'm new to using them and am unsure how… read more »
  on 6 Ravine Challenge, Shades State Park (IN)
  4 hours ago
• jtdean:
  I was going to attempt the FKT this week but decided to postpone it. Although still possible, I did not feel that the run would have been in the spirit of Maryland and Pennsylvania's stay at home orders. And given past ultra experience, the run may… read more »
  on York County Heritage Trail (PA) & Northern-Central Rail Trail (MD)
  15 hours 35 minutes ago
• 
  sdullard:
  Video evidence of the route completed here, this time should easily be beaten by a seasoned ultra runner. Come check out the course, it’s a beautiful one! https://youtu.be/FY6gy9gWUYA  
  on Columbia to Capital (MO)
  1 day ago
• 
  boriguen:
  Ay-oh! What a lovely route I must say. I have been doing most sections in separate occasions and I plan on doing the full route tomorrow morning at sunrise to avoid the weekend and day crowds in this special period of social distancing. Due to water… read more »
  on East Bay Skyline National Recreation Trail (CA)
  1 day ago
• TreyHotaling:
  Wish I saw ya out there Saturday, Jason. Didn’t even know the WVRT was on here but I went out and did 21 out/back from Rosendale.
  on Wallkill Valley Rail Trail (NY)
  1 day ago