The Appalachian Assault got underway earlier this week, as ultra-runner Karl Meltzer attempts a speed run on the Appalachian Trail. The plan is for Karl to complete the entire length of the AT, all 2,174 miles of it, in just 47 days, averaging more than 46 miles per day in the process. Karl hit the trail Monday morning, and so far he’s been hitting his daily goals for mileage. After three days on the AT, he’s now completed 122 miles. 

To follow his progress, head over to WheresKarl.com, where you’ll find daily blog updates, a photo gallery from the trail, and satellite tracking provided by SPOT, whose Satellite Messenger was featured so prominently at Primal Quest Montana. 

Good luck Karl. Just 44 more days and 2,052 miles to go!

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