I’d been eyeing this FKT for several years and after a failed attempt last year, I was ready for another go. I started at 5:45 AM in roughly 60-degree temps. I carried three 500ml flasks and an empty one for the return trip. I reached the Pima Canyon TH (halfway/turnaround point) at 2:09:45 and refilled all four bottles at the the public trailhead tap. It was already starting to heat up and I knew I’d need every drop. Things got tough around miles 24 - 28 as temperatures climbed into the mid 80s. I consumed gels every ~30 minutes but fell behind on sodium and started cramping -- took a couple of salt pills and just tried to hang on. I took a hard fall with about a quarter mile to go while glancing at my watch to avoid a wrong turn. Finished with a few battle wounds but beyond stoked to snag the overall FKT.
Athletes
Route
Route variation
out & back
Multi-sport
No
Para athlete
No
Gender category
Male
Style
Unsupported
Start date
Finish date
Total time
4h
46m
54s
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