FKT: Sarah Nelson - Robert Frost Trail (MA) - 2025-09-13

Athletes
Route variation
46 miles - one way
Multi-sport
No
Para athlete
No
Gender category
Female
Style
Self-supported
Start date
Finish date
Total time
11h 0m 52s
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Photos
Report

Decided to run the extended RFT for my long run this weekend. I planted two drop bags for myself -- one at the Atkins Reservoir, and one at the Bay Road crossing. Conditions were perfect -- trail was dry and weather was pleasant. Run went well - no stomach or feet or chafing issues, just tired legs at the end. No bear or hunter sightings, which was a relief, but plenty of deer in the second half. The Lawrence Swamp section is MUCH improved since the last time I ran that section -- new bridges and boardwalks. (Last time I had to wade through the swamp while beavers circled me threateningly.) This was a self-supported effort. There was a simultaneous co-ed supported effort going on - I had this planned prior to learning of that effort. They started about 15 minutes after I did and finished a few minutes after I did. I said hi to their crew at road crossings but did not otherwise interact.