FKT: Rachel Corrigan - Wild Oak Trail (VA) - 2024-10-12

I started the route from the wild oak trailhead at about 10am, with 3L water and all my food for the day. I went counter clockwise, with the intention to try my hardest to go under the very tough unsupported time of 5:56, set by Kim Vera. I pushed from the start and didn’t know I was going to make it until the last 6 miles. I ended up running out of water with three miles to go and was soo thirsty and my hamstrings started cramping a little. I didn’t believe I got the time until I touch my car in the parking lot. 
It was a beautiful day on the trail. I saw six people, three grouse, and a zillion gorgeous leaves! Thank you Kim for a tough time to chase!