FKT Podcast
The podcast of www.fastestknowntime.com. Bringing you interviews and stories from record setting athletes and personalities from around the globe. Learn about the best FKT routes, who did them, and how fast.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 261
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Tim Beissinger: Ozark Trail Unsupported FKT -#262
This week we’re heading to the Show Me state where Tim Beissinger set the unsupported FKT on the 230 mile long Ozark Trail in a time of 4 days, 9 hours, and 24 minutes. Tune in as he and host Heather…
00:36:55 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
Chris Roberts: Moms are the Best FKT Support -#261
In today’s episode, Chris Roberts shows us what it takes to run the longest rail trail in the United States in just 1 day 21 hours and 37 minutes. Missouri’s Katy Trail stretches 238 miles almost the…
00:39:55 |
Fri 29 Aug 2025
Allison Baca: Grand Canyon FKT -#260
Join host Heather Anderson as she talks all things Grand Canyon with Allison Baca on this week’s episode. Allison recently set the women’s unsupported FKT for the Rim to Rim to Rim route at the Grand…
00:30:48 |
Fri 15 Aug 2025
Pau Capell on Setting FKTs in Andorra -#259
The tiny European country of Andorra, with a population of about 80,000 people, is home to a wide array of mountains. In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Pau Capell about his experiences as a Spanis…
00:33:23 |
Fri 01 Aug 2025
Kelly Halpin: Wind River Range FKT -#258
Today we’re traveling to possibly the most remote mountain range in the 48 contiguous US states–Wyoming’s Wind River Range. These rugged mountains have more bighorns than people and yet our guest Kel…
00:29:40 |
Fri 18 Jul 2025
Gian Dalle: Rainier Infinity Loop FKT -#257
What does the infinity symbol have to do with FKTs?
Well, if you’re in the state of Washington it’s indicative of one of the most challenging mountain routes in the state–Mount Rainier’s Infinity L…
00:23:07 |
Fri 04 Jul 2025
Liz Derstine: Kungsleden Trail FKT -#256
Near the Norwegian border, mostly above the Arctic Circle, lies Sweden’s mountainous Kungsleden Trail. Tune in to today’s episode where host Heather Anderson chats with prolific FKT setter Liz Dersti…
00:45:24 |
Fri 20 Jun 2025
Karel Sabbe: Te Araroa Trail FKT -#255
This week we travel to New Zealand to catch up with the world’s fastest dentist, Karel Sabbe. In early 2025 he smashed the supported record on the iconic Te Araroa Trail by taking over 17 days off of…
00:38:18 |
Fri 06 Jun 2025
Jamie Aarons: Peak Bagging in Scotland -#254
The Munro Round is a classic peakbagging list in Scotland with a strong history of FKT attempts. In today’s episode, we’re catching up with Jamie Aarons to hear all about her self-powered journey to …
00:45:00 |
Fri 23 May 2025
Marc Kelly on New England Trail FKT -#253
This week we’re heading to Massachusetts and Connecticut with Marc Kelly to learn the ins and outs of the New England National Scenic Trail. This hidden gem runs 215 miles through the rooty, rocky, h…
00:31:05 |
Fri 09 May 2025
Mt. Fuji FKT with Simon Pfreundschuh -#252
Today’s episode takes us to the highest mountain in Japan via a lesser-used route. Join host Heather Anderson as she chats with Simon Pfreundschuh about his self-supported FKT on Mount Fuji. He talks…
00:21:07 |
Sat 26 Apr 2025
Bob Stewart on Rocks, Reroutes, and Homemade Gear -#251
Tune into today’s episode to hear Bob Stewart chat with host Heather Anderson about his experiences on Pennsylvania’s numerous state trails where he has set many FKTs. They dive into the particulars …
00:41:46 |
Fri 11 Apr 2025
Christine Reed on Competing with Dysautonomia -#250
Our podcast takes us to the Ouachita region of Arkansas today where Christine Reed joins host Heather Anderson and shares the story of setting her first FKTs despite several years of attempts. Learn …
00:37:53 |
Fri 28 Mar 2025
Shawn Cheshire Sets Blind, Unsupported Grand Canyon FKT -#249
Recently, Fastest Known Time has approved new guidelines for para-athletes. Athletes who have any “Eligible Impairment” listed by the International Paralympic Committee may submit an FKT by checking …
00:34:39 |
Fri 14 Mar 2025
Nadja Heine: Finding Drive in the Desert -#248
The desert is a unique environment full of extremes. These can lead to high stakes during long adventures. Throw in some canyons and waterfalls and you’ve got the makings and an epic adventure. Tune …
00:28:22 |
Fri 28 Feb 2025
Kilian Jornet Goes Inside Mega Alpine Connections Project -#247
In today’s episode host Heather Anderson is joined by our 2024 Men’s FKT of the Year winner, Kilian Jornet. Kilian shares the story of his massive human powered 82 4,000-meter peaks link up in the Eu…
00:41:41 |
Fri 14 Feb 2025
Helen Mino Faukner Rises Above the Clouds -#246
Southern California’s Mount San Jacinto rises steeply above the Palm Desert–towering 10,400 feet above Palm Springs. This week, we’re grinding up the incredibly varied, sometimes technical, and alway…
00:19:41 |
Fri 31 Jan 2025
Will Peterson is the King of the Long Trail -#245
Just a year after setting a stout unsupported time on Vermont’s iconic Long Trail, Will Peterson came back and achieved a stunning supported FKT. Over Labor Day Weekend 2024, Will, accompanied by 30 …
00:47:03 |
Fri 17 Jan 2025
2024 FKT of the Year -#244
Join host Heather Anderson on the FKT Podcast as she dives into the standout fastest known times of 2024 with special guest Joe "Stringbean" McConaughy. Joe, a renowned runner and FKTer with record-s…
01:04:55 |
Fri 03 Jan 2025
Georgia Porter: Arizona Trail FKT -#243
Though Georgia Porter grew up in a family of runners, she didn’t start running until age 25. Her journey from roads to trails then ultras led her to reclaiming her joy in running and to setting a sto…
00:38:38 |
Fri 20 Dec 2024
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