Yesterday he set out to break the speed record for the longest marked footpath in the USA. The Appalachian Trail runs 2174 miles from Katahdin Maine to Springer Mountain in Georgia. It usually takes people around 6 months to complete the trail in one stretch. Karl will have to do it in less than 47 1/2 days to break the record. This will require running almost 2 marathons over steep & hilly terrain every day for 45 days. It's pretty mind boggling to me when I run 3 miles on flat ground every once in a while.
Karl has a great support team and excellent web site where you can track his progress all day long.
Have a look at whereskarl.com and wish Speedgoat godspeed or something.
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