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[pct-l] Speed Record Rules



John,
If you're aware, I'd like to know how this record run will be done and what sets of rules, if any, that David and Catra have set out for themselves. I am planning my own such attempt in 2006 after having (slowly) hiked the trail in 2002 and am interested in hearing such sets of rules! As it stands now a few people have claimed the fastest hike and Ray Greenlaw has a book coming out this month about his in 2003.
 
Will they be carrying their own gear at all times? 
Will they follow the entire PCT?
What sort of support do they plan to receive en route?
 
This will likely receive criticism from many hikers, but as you put it, "They'll be enjoying it in their own way." HYOH!
 
All in the name of pain and suffering,
Chuckie
 

>> David Horton aka "The Runner" is going to attempt it starting June 4 from Campo. I don't know David personally, but a couple of very dear friends of mine will being support from the start until Kennedy Meadows. David at one time held the speed records for the 2165 mile Appalachian Trail in 52 days 9 hours and the 270 mile Long Trail in 4 days 23 hours. Both have since been beaten.

I know David. He is a professor from back East and a very capable ultrarunner. Another ultrarunner, Catra Corbett, is planning on a start at the same time as David so it will be interesting to see how they both fare. Catra and I have been friends for years and last summer she did a JMT double in 12.5 days. Catra and David are very experienced at multi-day races. Other then their love of trails and running, they are as different as night and day. I gave Catra the address for this list and suggested she join to gain valuable information--and to meet all of of you who will be out there next year. You'll enjoy seeing them on the trail. They will be enjoying it in their own way.

John Vonhof
http://www.footworkpub.com
Fixing Your Feet: Prevention and Treatments for Athletes, 3rd edition