NO, not the olympics, those speedsters run in circles, I’ll be running the “Long Green Tunnel”.
Less than 2 days away. we’re packing up the rig and making final day preperations, hoping the weather will cooperate….at least for the start. And if it doesn’t, we’ll wait till it does……just for the record.
Marit Fischer and Matt Hart will be showing up here in NH to throw their stuff in the blue box this evening, and we’ll head to Kathadin early tomorrow morning. Follow the SPOT Messenger atWHERESKARL.COM I’ll have it on the dashboard so everyone can follow my home on wheels.
Matt Hart will be hiking/running with me all through Maine, scaring the bears away and keeping me awake. He won’t carry anything, except maybe the VIO Camera for the first 1/2 mile on the summit of Kathadin, cuz’ we have to make if official. No blue blazing for this kid…..or old man!
I’ll be erratic in posting, but will do my best to keep in touch with the ultra world. For the next two months, whereskarl.com will be the command center. For those who need to reach me, go there and make a comment, my crew will let me know what’s up.
And lastly for now, let’s thank my sponsors for making this happen. This time I get to run 7 weeks supported, not just one quick 100 miler. This is the real deal. And I give it huge respect. What I’m about to do is step into unknown territory….true delerium and pain…….Let the games begin!
Karl,
If you do hit a point(not saying you WILL) where the record is out of reach, will you finish your AT thru hike or drop off the trail? I guess I’m asking if the record is the only goal here or does completing a thru hike important also?
Again, good luck, i’m pulling for ya to break the record!!!
Jersey Joe
Hey Joe. I will continue whether the record is out of reach or not. really it’s about getting it done. If I don’t have a chance at breaking it and bail, it would not be cool. I am psyched to just get the chance to go give it a run…or shall we call it a long hike. The record is just icing on the cake! see you out there. Ultimately completing it is the goal
Karl,
Renee and I are pulling for you. Good luck on the record and enjoy your run.
Karl
Karl,
Best of Luck - and hope you have some great tunes for the AT.
Shannon
Good luck! I look forward to welcoming you to the completed thru-hike community in 47 days!
Phil
“Superfeet” GA->ME ‘02
the tunes are loaded!
Best of luck Karl. We’ll be watching.
good luck Karl, it’s a big challenge!!
Richie
Good luck Karl. The day i retire is the day i’m doing what you’re doing, unsupported and all alone though.
Karl, I thought you were crazy when you ran to work! Now you have taken the cake! I am so excited to watch this. Kick some butt, and I will buy you a Marg. Rocks/Salt when you blow this away.
Kristin
Dude hit it hard, and hit it good!
Will be rooting for you from Chamonix!
Send me some stickers I’ll paste them all over the course.
Saw one on Timp.
Kev
Go get it, Karl! What a cool thing to do and be after. Rock on.
Mike V.
Good luck and your an inspiration to all of us!
go out and run/hike like a bastard… and have fun.
If you are in VA for the Labor Day weekend I may see you out on the trails! I am jealous your doing my dream. Be careful and have a great time.
Tear it up!
You are the man! If you run the AT half as good as you make Tortilla Margaritas, that record has no chance. KAF representin’!
karl,
best of luck my friend. i hope you, your friends, and family enjoy your little trek. please let me know if you or the crew need anything while you are in vermont.
andy weinberg
Best of luck to you, Karl. Hope to get to see you in Duncannon, PA area. Will have some amish friendship bread for you and your crew.
Feel bombproof right now, legs super strong. Only weather could stop me….in theory.
Karl,
I am watching with inspiration. I will communicate to my parents in
winchester, VA. when you approach any crossings of I believe rout 7.
Anyway, Their names are John and Pat Mc Breen. I hope you meet up with them.
Sincerely,
Andy Mc Breen
have fun,be safe. pulling for ya. i know you can do it.
speedgoat, becareful on the rocks of PA.(high point N.J. thru duncannon PA.) then you’ll fly the rest of the way TO SPRINGER!!!