Jeff Garmire
Endurance athlete, thru-hiker, and podcaster who set the self-supported Appalachian Trail FKT; discusses training, logistics, sponsorship, and mental health initiatives such as fundraising for the Trevor Project.
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Oct 31, 2025 • 1h 41min
Jeff Garmire on Setting an Appalachian Trail FKT, How to Train for Long Distances, and What To Do After Big Goals
Jeff Garmire, an accomplished ultrarunner, coach, and filmmaker, shares his recent triumph of setting a self-supported FKT on the Appalachian Trail. He discusses handling post-goal blues and creating new routines, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness in achieving fulfillment. Jeff reveals his preparation strategies for ultra-distance events and recounts an amusing mishap involving two left shoes during his journey. He also reflects on mental challenges faced on the trail and stresses the value of problem-solving and persistence in overcoming obstacles.
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Sep 29, 2025 • 1h 19min
Jeff Garmire Breaks Appalachian Trail FKT, Beats Joe McConaughy’s Legendary Record
Jeff Garmire, an endurance athlete and podcaster, recently smashed the self-supported Appalachian Trail FKT, completing it in just 45 days, 8 hours, and 37 minutes. He shares insights on the mental and physical costs of such a feat, along with his training and sponsorship challenges. Jeff discusses the balance between enjoyment and suffering on long trails, his strategies for nutrition and sleep, and the emotional discoveries he made along the way. Notably, he raised over $35,000 for the Trevor Project, highlighting his commitment to mental health initiatives.
