FKTs
The lowdown on ‘Fastest Known Time’ routes
Latest posts
Sabrina Verjee’s Pennine Way FKT / record Sept 2020 (part 2 of 2)
Sabrina Verjee's Pennine Way FKT / record Sept 2020 (part 2 of 2, see part 1 below). Thanks very much to sponsors: Petzl, Leki, Mountain Fuel, DexShell & Harvey maps https://youtu.be/AFzrxPpnAeg https://youtu.be/GEtEhoBzGSs https://youtu.be/dBPR2GaBu2c...
Which was the most exciting Fastest Known Time (FKT) of 2020? Author of “Broken” reveals all!
An interview with Ally Beaven - the man behind the entertaining book "Broken 2020 "(The year running records were rewritten). Fastest Known Times, tales of suffering and joy and lots more.Watch the video on YouTube here:...
Sabrina Verjee’s Pennine Way FKT / record Sept 2020 (part 1 of 2, stay tuned for next Monday)
Sabrina Verjee's Pennine Way FKT / record Sept 2020 (part 1 of 2, stay tuned for next Monday). Thanks very much to sponsors: Petzl, Leki, Mountain Fuel, DexShell & Harvey maps https://youtu.be/GEtEhoBzGSs https://youtu.be/dBPR2GaBu2c...
How to run an FKT with Marcus & Jen Scotney
On Saturday 3rd April Marcus set a new fastest known time for the 46 mile Peak District route the Limestone Way We chat about how Marcus prepared for his FKT attempt and how running an FKT is different to running a race, plus many more tips. Originally on YouTube...
What’s it like to be an unsponsored, self-funded athlete breaking FKT’s? (Jack Scott shares story)
Jack Scott recently broke Mike Hartley's 32 year old record on the 214 mile Southern Upland Way in South Scotland. He's a 26 year old unsponsored runner (er, not for too long me thinks!) who has also achieved FKTs (records) on the 188 mile Offa's Dyke Path and the 135...
Rickey Gates – TransAmericana, his book & film PLUS top tips for your own adventure
Thanks so much to Rickey Gates for chatting to us about his amazing 3,700 mile long trip across his home country - TransAmericana. His book (Cross Country) & film (TransAmericana) are out now. PLUS we mine Rickey for top tips on how to create your own adventure....
Pennine Way FKT – Sabrina Verjee on the highs & lows of her’ record (sound improves by Question 3 sorry!)
Pennine Way FKT - Sabrina Verjee on the highs and lows of her ladies' record. Thanks so much to the incredible Sabs for sparing the time for this awesome chat, sorry about the sound at the start, we had to get her to sit closer to the mic as she was just using an...
John Kelly talks GRAND ROUND – training, running, support, highs, lows (& Krispy Bo’s!)
John Kelly talks about his Grand Round - training for it, running it, his support team, highs & lows, and of course, his latest KrispyBo invention. He really split his fans with this one... Pre-Grand Round KrispyBo'sThe British KrispyBo...Scone & battered...
NEW Pennine Way FKT record! Inov-8 athlete Damian Hall (live chat with Q&A)
Top ultramarathon runner Damian Hall has set a new record time (FKT) for the 268-mile Pennine Way – while also cleaning the trail of litter at the same time! Podcast version here or search Wild Ginger Running Damian Hall in your usual podcast provider....