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AT training in full swing 80 mph winds on Mt Washington. I chose Carter Dome 50 days till post time @HOKAONEONE

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2188 miles is not that far. Just sayin'

WHO IS KARL?

ABOUT THE TRAIL

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FROM THE TRAIL

By the NUMBERS

2,190 MIles on the appalachian trail is roughly...

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POV

100 MILES

LESS THAN 100 miles to go!

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RISE AND SHINE

KARL GETS READY TO RUN IN THE MORNING

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A MAN AND HIS VAN

appalachian trail Thru-Hikers experience a lot of ups and downs.

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ELEVATION GAIN/LOSS

Shoe workshop

Breathability is key to keeping karl's feet in top condition. LEarn how KARL AND crew CUSTOMIZE HIS KICKS.

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KARL AND CREW EXPLAIN WHAT IT TAKES TO CONQUER THE TRAIL

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TRAIL WARRIOR

Karl is on a pace to set a new thru-hike speed record.

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HALFWAY THERE

TRAIL FLORA

THE A.T. IS EXTREMELY BIODIVERSE IN BOTH ANIMAL AND PLANT SPECIES.

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AT JOURNEY OVERVIEW

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A MAN AND HIS VAN

CREW CHIEF ERIC BELZ GIVES US A TOUR OF THE VAN THAT KEEPS THEIR TEAM ROLLING DOWN THE A.T. (SORRY, NO HOUSEGUESTS!)

GEAR

DANGERS OF THE TRAIL

besides the inherent dangers of the a.t.'s terrain, weather, animals, insects and plants can also threaten a hike. so far, Karl's crew has encountered a gnarly swarm of bees.

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BOULDERING AND CLIMBING PUT KARL TO THE TEST ON HIS SECOND DAY IN NEW HAMPSHIRE

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THE HARDEST MILE

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KARL is known as the 100 mile king. only 2,090 miles to go.

100 MILES

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KARL Explains the adventure that awaits him on the trail.

KARL's JOURNEY

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RUNNING THE AT

KARL HOPES TO COMPLETE THE 2,190 mile trail in under 50 days.

MOUNT KATAHDIN

Karl will start his journey on the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail.

A MAN AND HIS VAN

CREW CHIEF ERIC BELZ GIVES US A TOUR OF THE VAN THAT KEEPS THEIR TEAM ROLLING DOWN THE A.T.

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New York

mountainous

terrain:

4221 ft

elevation:

mile 482

0.0

distance remaining

2190

DISTANCE COVERED

3.28 MPH

average speed

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BODY MASS LOST

345,122

CALORIES BURNED

4,330,207

STEPS

“If ice cream is available. I would eat that 24-7. I also like a beer or two each night.”

Dinner On The Trail

After a final recovery shake, Karl ends the day with and a high-calorie meal prepared by his crew – pasta, steak and potatoes, salmon with asparagus – and an ice-cold beer.

Hydration

“All day I sip Red Bull…”

Karl keeps his electrolytes, amino acids and energy in full supply through a combination of water, supplements, recovery drinks, and Red Bull.

Power Foods

“I love Lebanon bologna. (It's not nasty bologna...its' different.)”

During the day, Karl will consume one power food per half hour. He carries these with him on the trail, so simple foods like sandwiches, quesadillas and fruits are ideal.

Breakfast of Champions

“A bunch of bacon is actually quite good because of all the fat."

On the first stop of the day, Karl indulges in a real breakfast like French toast, crepes, pancakes or even doughnuts. He likes to keep things varied.

“Food is energy.”

Morning Fuel

Coffee with real whipping cream and a small dose of calories to get started on the first leg of the day: yogurt and a banana, a bar, or easy breakfast like bacon and eggs.

Michael Wardian

“Speedgoat Karl is the epitome of an endurance athlete. Karl is tough, resilient, passionate, dedicated, honest, wise...cracking and an icon of the sport.”

Krissy Moehl

“Head down and go. Music in, he’s off. It’s a natural progression to see Speedgoat take on a challenge like the Appalachian Trail. … I saw it on the Red Bull Human Express and know from racing with him over the years, this guy has the head down ability to get sh… stuff done.”

Ian Torrence

"Karl succeeds where others don't because he involves a close knit collection of friends and ensures the adventure's priority is achieved at all times: to have fun. Once he's accomplished this everything else, "the gravy" he calls it, falls into place.”

Karl's Dad

“Karl always told me he loved the Appalachian Trail. We have spent many days on the AT. I only hike the trail; he runs over those rocks! … I always thought I just exposed him to the mountains; he stayed and made a life and career there. He has taken me to the mountains, deserts and canyons, all because of this "running thing.”

Along his journey, Karl will run through an estimated:

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18

121

391K

207 oz

138

80K

465K

690

121 Crashes

391,000 Calories

207 oz of Gels

138 Cans of Red Bull

80K White Blazer Trees

690 Hours of Grateful Dead

465,000 Ft. Elevation Gain/Loss

18 Pairs of Shoes

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ABOUT THE TRAIL

WHO IS KARL?

CONGRATULATIONS, KARL!