Free Outside

A Beer Mile, Dropping out of a Race, Olympics, Trump in Bozeman, and a JMT FKT attempt

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In this episode, I discuss various topics, including Joe Stringbean McConaughey's attempt to break my unsupported record on the John Muir Trail, the concept of Fastest Known Times (FKTs), and some funny observations about the Olympics. I also talk about the decision to pull out of a race due to mental fatigue and share my experience participating in a beer mile.

The episode concludes with a discussion about the Olympics and astronauts stuck in space.

Takeaways

  • The John Muir Trail is a challenging trail to set a record on due to the difficulty of figuring out a sleep strategy.
  • FKT stands for Fastest Known Time and refers to trail records that can be broken by other athletes.
  • I decided to pull out of a race due to mental fatigue and not feeling mentally invested in racing.
  • Participating in a beer mile can be a fun and competitive activity.
    • Being stuck in space for an extended period of time would require finding ways to stay occupied and possibly learn new skills.
      • The Fun and Competitive Nature of a Beer Mile
      • Deciding to Pull Out of a Race Due to Mental Fatigue
        • "The John Muir Trail is a challenging trail to set a record on due to the difficulty of figuring out a sleep strategy."
        • "FKT stands for Fastest Known Time and refers to trail records that can be broken by other athletes."

          • Chapters

          00:00 Introduction and Solo Cast

          01:16 The John Muir Trail and Sleep Strategy

          02:13 Understanding FKTs and Trail Records

          11:14 Deciding to Pull Out of a Race

          21:48 The Fun of a Beer Mile

          24:54 Finding Inspiration in the Olympics

          26:21 Imagining Being Stuck in Space

          Keywords Joe Stringbean McConaughey, John Muir Trail, unsupported record, Fastest Known Times, FKTs, Olympics, mental fatigue, beer mile, astronauts

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