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Monica Monroe: Ouachita Trail FKT -#288 Jul 03, 2026

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On this week’s episode Monica Monroe joins host Heather Anderson to talk about her unsupported FKT on the 200-plus mile long Ouachita Trail. Monica shares how she went from section hiking the route as a novice hiker in 2021 to setting the first women’s unsupported time in 2026. Despite severe weather, fires, and more, she established a stout time…all because of a local Kansas running group’s ice cream run. Tune in to hear more.

Jamieson Hatt: Ice Age Trail -#287 Jun 19, 2026

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This week Jamieson Hatt joins host Heather Anderson to talk about his experience setting the longest known distance unsupported FKT on Wisconsin’s 1,100-plus-mile Ice Age Trail. Tune in to hear about the unique challenges of an unsupported effort of this length and how he dealt with inclement weather, technology issues, an unexpected zero day, and a problematic injury with only five days left. You’ll be inspired by his stories and how his motto of “keep surviving” carried him through.

Erin Ton: Aconcagua and High Altitude Peaks -#286 Jun 05, 2026

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On today’s show, host Heather Anderson is chatting with high altitude FKTer Erin Ton about her recent FKT ascents of multiple South American mountains, including the highest mountain in the Americas, Aconcagua. Tune in to learn more about how she trains, what motivates her, and why and how she takes these on.

Cameron Bostock: Australia's Bibbulmun Track -#285 May 22, 2026

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The 600-mile-plus Bibbulmun Track is one of Australia’s classic long-distance hiking routes. Traversing beaches and forests in the southwestern part of the country, it’s laden with challenges. This week’s guest, Cam Bostock, completed the Bibbulmun unsupported in just 14 days, 7 hours, and 49 minutes. Tune in to hear him tell host Heather Anderson all about his experiences with sleep deprivation, wildlife, weather and the temptation of town.

Jana Palocna: Pico de las Nieves (Canary Islands) FKT -#284 May 08, 2026

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Today we’re traveling to the Canary Islands off the coast of Morocco. Host Heather Anderson is joined by Jana Palocna who recently set the unsupported FKT for the 41K Pico de las Nieves route. Jana shares the details of her last-minute decision to run from sea to summit on the south side of the island while on vacation despite having an undiagnosed broken shoulder.

Eli Burakian: Eastern White Mountains Triple Infinity Loop -#283 Apr 24, 2026

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This week we’re going off the beaten path in the White Mountains National Forest where Eli Burakian created a burly 77 mile-long route that has 27,000 feet of climbing and tops 10 of the 4,000 footers. He joins host Heather Anderson to talk about rocks, route finding, and his belief that FKTs are for everyone. He also shares tips for those interested in exploring this route and how night hiking with horror books keeps him going.

Lotti Brinks: Zion Crossing FKT -#282 Apr 10, 2026

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On today’s episode, host Heather Anderson is joined by Lotti Brinks, who recently set the overall FKT for a Utah classic: the Zion Crossing. This 37-mile version of the now-closed Zion Traverse travels through highly varied terrain from sandy trail to creekbeds and muddy plateaus. Lotti shares her experiences with early season conditions, lucky weather windows, and how her supported effort became a series of missed connections and bonus miles.

Justin Jennings and Huw Rogers: Tackling Papua New Guinea's Kokoda Track -#281 Mar 27, 2026

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On today’s episode we’re traveling to the jungle of Papua New Guinea where Justin Jennings, Huw Rogers, Si Lewis, Darren Roberts, and Jamie Porter traversed the 200-kilometer Kokoda Track out-and back in a supported style with the local guides of TruWarrior.

Host Heather Anderson is joined by two members of the team: Huw and Justin. They share the logistics of planning the unheard of feat of completing the Kokoda out-and-back in the time it takes most people to travel one way. They also talk about their history of endurance projects as fundraisers for Brecon Mountain Rescue and how this historic trail came to be on their radar. Tune in to learn about how they pushed through humidity, 1940’s trail conditions, trench foot, and more to achieve their goal.

Greg Nance: Setting FKTs All Over the World -#280 Mar 13, 2026

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On today’s episode, host Heather Anderson is joined by nonprofit entrepreneur Greg Nance. Greg shares his methodology and experiences pioneering FKTs around the world, including Cuba, Grenada, and Colombia. He also describes what it was like to become the first person to run to the summit of Mount Rainier from the Puget Sound. Greg shares his love of nature and why he feels so connected to the FKT community as well as tips for establishing new routes wherever you go.

William Boffelli: Mont Blanc FKT -#279 Feb 27, 2026

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Today we travel to one of the most iconic mountains in Europe with our 2025 third place FKT of the year athlete, William Boffelli who completed the round trip from Chamonix to the summit with skis in a blisteringly fast 4 hours and 43 minutes. Tune in as William shares his training, gear, and route choices with host Heather Anderson.

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