FKT: Marc Kelly - Mattabesett Trail (CT) - 2020-06-14

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Male
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14h 47m 3s
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Started at the river in MIddletown and ran west to the Berlin Turnpike.   The first 30 or so miles were relatively easy to find water, streams, rivers, large puddles.  Once I passed over Besek Mountain things became a bit tougher.   I was never without the ability to get water.  Unfortunately starting at Powder Ridge I could no longer take in any food or water so the final miles from Guida's to the turnpike were an absolutely miserable slog.  Thanks to the Cultra crew along with Tom Starodaj and Stefan Rodriguez for both inspiring me to try it and making me believe I could.  

I don't want to see that trail for a while...

Marc