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 »

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 »

I agree that the supported and self-supported can be done much faster than I did it. Most of the first 60 miles is runnable, as well as much of the last 30-35 miles. Almost as soon I was done I wanted to do it again! 

On Friday 3/26/2021, I will attempt the Bartram FKT starting around 11am and heading southbound. It will be a supported attempt with a crew running with me at different segments. Thanks, Joe

Fellow adventurers! My name is Sam Kottoor, and I will be attempting the N-S solo, unsupported and unassisted crossing of Death Valley on Saturday, March 27th, in the manner described by Louis-Phillippe Locke. I will be carrying all my food and… read more »