Fastest Known Times (FKTs): How to Plan, Train, and Execute an FKT Attempt
Everyday Ultra
Pivoting mid-attempt: Shelby's mountain lion moment
Shelby recounts a night encounter, choosing reset and logic that preserved the FKT goal.
Podcast Description
Fastest Known Times (FKTs) look simple from the outside.
Pick a route.
Run it fast.
Done.
But anyone who’s actually attempted one knows the truth:
FKTs are a completely different beast than racing — mentally, logistically, and emotionally.
In this Coaches Roundtable episode, we break down what really goes into planning, executing, and surviving an FKT attempt — from supported vs. unsupported decisions to the pivots you don’t see on Instagram.
You’ll hear firsthand lessons from athletes who’ve been deep in it — including massive mountain routes, multi-day efforts, and attempts that didn’t go as planned.
If you’ve ever thought:
“I want to try an FKT someday”
“How do people even plan these?”
“What happens when things go sideways?”
…this episode is for you.
Inside this episode, we unpack:
The real differences between supported, self-supported, and unsupported FKTs
How to choose the right style of FKT for your goals (not your ego)
The hidden logistics most runners don’t think about until it’s too late
Why safety, communication, and flexibility matter more than fitness
How to pivot mid-attempt without mentally blowing up
What it feels like when conditions, weather, or wildlife force hard decisions
Why FKTs are less about records — and more about creativity, problem-solving, and community
Whether you’re planning your first FKT, dreaming about one down the road, or just want a deeper look behind the curtain…
This episode will completely change how you think about what’s possible out there.
🎙️ Guests:
Alyssa Clark • Shelby Heinz • Lizzy Fowler
Coaches, athletes, and experienced FKT finishers sharing lessons you only learn the hard way.
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