Fastest Known Times (FKTs): How to Plan, Train, and Execute an FKT Attempt

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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