FKT: Sean Stanford - High Bridge Trail (VA) - 2020-11-03

Athletes
Route variation
out & back
Multi-sport
No
Gender category
Male
Style
Unsupported
Start date
Finish date
Total time
11h 44m 30s
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I ran out and back on the High Bridge Trail starting from the western most end of the trail.  I set the first (and fastest) unsupported out and back for this route.  I ran with a running stroller carrying all my food and water supplies as well as first aid, extra batteries for my phone and watch as well as a camera.   The run was recorded on both my watch and via Strava Beacon on my phone.   My watch tracked the distance covered accurately, Strava Beacon on my phone had accuracy errors but allowed my progress to be monitored as I took on this solo effort. 

I started from the western end of the trail around first light at 6:42AM.  The trip to the eastern end of the trail took approximately 5 hours and 13 minutes and was finished at 11:55AM.  It took me 11:44:30 to finish the out and back trip. 

There were challenges with trail debris and an active repair effort on the bridge.  The weather was pleasant with winds a little higher than desired for running with a stroller.  I finished a little later than expected, after sunset, due to stroller pushing fatigue and a higher than normal running calorie burn rate.