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Ten days off the Appalachian Trail and I’m deep in the post-trail fog—so I’m doing what any reasonable human would: grading my own record attempt. In this episode I hand out a full report card on the AT self-supported FKT—physical execution, sleep, injuries, nutrition (hello 1,000-cal drink mix), logistics (RIP Shenandoah resupply), mental game, weather, terrain, and storytelling—then tally the GPA. I riff on why drone shots aren’t a story, share some Mammoth 200 takes, and explain how two left shoes, a missing electronics bag, and shoe-toe peekaboo somehow still add up to a record. We hit night hiking tactics, the “toughness groove,” and field a few listener questions. Also: a quick bit on why it’s “Appalachia,” not “Appa-lay-sha.”
If this episode resonated, consider donating to The Trevor Project (link below)—they provide life-saving support and resources.
Donate to the Trevor Project: https://give.thetrevorproject.org/fundraiser/6530749
Sponsors that kept me moving: Janji (Snappy Trekker shirt & 5" AFO Ultra shorts), ReadyWise (my breakfast scramble), CS Instant Coffee (trail rocket fuel), and Garage Grown Gear (where cottage dreams live). Subscribe, drop a review, and tell one friend who thinks a “fun run” is 214 miles. Stay mid, America—and stay elite, my friends.
Chapters
00:00 Post-Trail Reflections and Celebrity Shoutouts
02:34 The Popularity of 200-Mile Races
05:45 The Appalachian Trail Experience
08:22 Report Card on the Appalachian Trail FKT
10:57 Nutrition Strategies for Endurance
17:35 Mental and Emotional Resilience During the Hike
23:00 Personal Reflections and Motivation
23:57 Logistics and Gear Choices
25:41 Resupply Challenges and Navigation
28:17 Environmental Adaptation and Terrain Management
30:30 Community Engagement and Storytelling
32:21 Self-Assessment and Future Aspirations
32:48 Audience Questions and Insights
44:41 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action
Subscribe to Substack: http://freeoutside.substack.com
Support this content on patreon: HTTP://patreon.com/freeoutside
Buy my book "Free Outside" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39LpoSF
Email me to buy a signed copy of my book, "Free Outside" at [email protected]
Watch the movie about setting the record on the Colorado Trail: https://tubitv.com/movies/100019916/free-outside
Website: www.Freeoutside.com
Instagram: thefreeoutside
facebook: www.facebook.com/freeoutside
By Jeff Garmire4.9
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Ten days off the Appalachian Trail and I’m deep in the post-trail fog—so I’m doing what any reasonable human would: grading my own record attempt. In this episode I hand out a full report card on the AT self-supported FKT—physical execution, sleep, injuries, nutrition (hello 1,000-cal drink mix), logistics (RIP Shenandoah resupply), mental game, weather, terrain, and storytelling—then tally the GPA. I riff on why drone shots aren’t a story, share some Mammoth 200 takes, and explain how two left shoes, a missing electronics bag, and shoe-toe peekaboo somehow still add up to a record. We hit night hiking tactics, the “toughness groove,” and field a few listener questions. Also: a quick bit on why it’s “Appalachia,” not “Appa-lay-sha.”
If this episode resonated, consider donating to The Trevor Project (link below)—they provide life-saving support and resources.
Donate to the Trevor Project: https://give.thetrevorproject.org/fundraiser/6530749
Sponsors that kept me moving: Janji (Snappy Trekker shirt & 5" AFO Ultra shorts), ReadyWise (my breakfast scramble), CS Instant Coffee (trail rocket fuel), and Garage Grown Gear (where cottage dreams live). Subscribe, drop a review, and tell one friend who thinks a “fun run” is 214 miles. Stay mid, America—and stay elite, my friends.
Chapters
00:00 Post-Trail Reflections and Celebrity Shoutouts
02:34 The Popularity of 200-Mile Races
05:45 The Appalachian Trail Experience
08:22 Report Card on the Appalachian Trail FKT
10:57 Nutrition Strategies for Endurance
17:35 Mental and Emotional Resilience During the Hike
23:00 Personal Reflections and Motivation
23:57 Logistics and Gear Choices
25:41 Resupply Challenges and Navigation
28:17 Environmental Adaptation and Terrain Management
30:30 Community Engagement and Storytelling
32:21 Self-Assessment and Future Aspirations
32:48 Audience Questions and Insights
44:41 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action
Subscribe to Substack: http://freeoutside.substack.com
Support this content on patreon: HTTP://patreon.com/freeoutside
Buy my book "Free Outside" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39LpoSF
Email me to buy a signed copy of my book, "Free Outside" at [email protected]
Watch the movie about setting the record on the Colorado Trail: https://tubitv.com/movies/100019916/free-outside
Website: www.Freeoutside.com
Instagram: thefreeoutside
facebook: www.facebook.com/freeoutside

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