Joe McConaughy Going Unsupported on the AT

[MuddyWaters]

None of the ultra runners were near their prime when they set the record. There is such a thing as stupid light. Did you see the before and after pictures of Jurek? Averaging 4 mph including running gives you a 56 mile day with eight hours of sleep and an hour at the beginning and end of the day. It's amazing to think with no injuries and a lot of luck a sub40(by hours not days) could be possible. 55*40=2200. I don't expect to see that soon but I guess what I think would be the limits of human capabilities on the AT differ from others.

Yup

Its the "repeat for 45 days in a row" thats the hardest part.
And thats where the younger guy with better recovery ability should have advantage over the old farts.

Theoretically