FKT: Chad Wesselman - Canal Loop Trail (KY) - 2025-04-22

I chose this FKT because it was relatively close to my house. I thought I could take the time under 4 hours. I was wrong! Those undulating hills on the east side go on for a while. Then you have the steepest climbs of the trail on the west side. My heart rate was peaking during the first 3 miles and I new it was going to be a long day on the trail. I managed to walk/jog my way to lower the time by 2 minutes. I used 4 Go Gels and 4 Honey Stinger Waffles with Tailwinds in a flask. At mile 13, I lost my appetite. I was planning on doing the trail unsupported, but on my second loop a a cold water caught my eye at the vending machine outside the North Welcome Station. What better way to spend a warm spring day, than on the trail.