Rob and Mike not only did a great route in fine style, but their photo went big in the FKT world. (It should be on the cover of Outside Magazine!)
R2R2R.alt runs across the Grand Canyon, with the same distance and elevation profile as the very popular (overpopulated?) Rim to River to Rim to River to Rim route. Big difference: there is no bridge across the river - have to swim!
"When Mike texted saying he wanted to do this route, I said, 'No way.'" - Rob
"Rob and I have a long history of doing long and stupid things together." - Mike
"I think we should publish an annual Fastest Known Time calendar!" - Hillary
Join co-host Hillary Allen in hearing more memorable thoughts from Mr. and Mr. December!
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Rob Krar
- Age: 44
- City: Flagstaff, AZ
- Occupation: Endurance athlete, coach, camp director
- Family: Married to Christina Bauer
- Sports Highlights - -
- Winner 2014 + 2015 Western States 100
- Winner 2014 + 2018 Leadville 100
- 24 1st place ultra races since 2012
- 3 Grand Canyon FKTs
- Social Media - -
- ‘Gram: https://www.instagram.com/robkrar/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robkrarendurance
- Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/4658463
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/robkrar
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyXyxgm3gQiPm9EuI4PiLeg
- Website: https://robkrar.com/
Mike Foote
- Age: 37
- City: Missoula, MT
- Occupation: Mountain Endurance Athlete, Race Director
- Family: Mom and sister live in Ohio.
- Sports Highlights - -
- 2nd Hardrock 100 2015, 2017
- 3rd at UTMB, 3 at UTMF, 2nd at Lavaredo
- Crown Traverse 600 Mile Run from Missoula to Banff
- 24hr skimo vert world record 61,200 ft. (Since been smashed by Kilian).
- US Skimo Team Member
- 4 FKTs
- Social Media - -
- ‘Gram: @MikeFooteMT
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