FKT: Robert Erickson - Heart of Iowa Nature Trail (IA) - 2026-03-29

Athletes
Route variation
out & back
Multi-sport
No
Para athlete
No
Gender category
Male
Style
Unsupported
Start date
Finish date
Total time
8h 40m 18s
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With the trail being paved from Collins to Slater and me recently acquiring a running stroller (for longer multi day runs)  I decided to give the trail a rip as an unsupported out and back. Break in the stroller and find my stride adjustments needed to run with one free hand at a time. It’s a smooth sailing rail to trail with endless views. Plenty of shade throughout as well. There are some historical markers along the way which I always enjoy. 
 

Hardest part for me was rolling past the Casey’s in Huxley (twice) basically on the trail. Damn unsupported ruined my chance at a donut. 

Anyway, I hope others take on the out and back or east/west variations. There could be some fast times on this one, especially if you are not pushing an overloaded stroller the entire way;).