Co-Host Hillary Allen asks Jason the obvious question, "Why go for 100 FKTs?"
"It's been a wild journey; in the works for two, going on three years. I had a wild 2020; I did 60 FKTs last year."
"The game gets harder the more you play it. I had to learn new skills, get more creative, become better."
How do you find the time to do all this?
"If you know Ironman training, you know I was used a lifestyle of constant movement."
"I was the kid who struggled to fall in line. Now I'm a poor employee but a great teacher - I'm not good at compliance but great connecting with the kids. The same with FKTs - I can see the possibilities, and dedicate myself to doing it."
Besides being extremely bold and energetic, Jason is very intelligent and insightful - you'll appreciate this conversation!
100th FKT
- Jason is climbing 100 peaks non-stop for his 100th FKT: the Washington Bulgers (100 highest peaks in Washington State)
- Start: June 13; Estimated Finish: 50 days later
- Live Tracking: https://maps.findmespot.com/s/8B7M
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Jason Hardrath
- Age: 32
- City: Klamath Falls, Oregon
- Occupation: "World's best PE teacher" (according to his kindergarten students)
- Family: Ashly Winchester, GF; Parents (who vary between wishing I would visit home more often and thinking I am crazy)
- Sports Highlights - - -
- Former Ironman Tri guy: 2014 & 2015 Ironman 70.3 World Championship qualifier
- 2:50:44 marathon; 59:30 10mi; 35:04 10k; 16:43 5k
- 99 FKTs (as of this this recording!)
- Previous podcast with Ashly
- Social Media - - -
- Website: https://www.jasonhardrath.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wynnhardrath
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonhardrath
- Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/2164260
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/wynnhardrath
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