where’s karl?

On August 5, 2008, uber ultra-runner Karl Meltzer will set off on the biggest race of his life. His challenge: to run the entire length of the 2,174-mile Appalachian Trail in less than 47 days.

Definitely daunting. Absolutely grueling. Probably insane. But when he does it, he’ll rule the AT as the guy who conquered it, all of it, the fastest on two feet.

This is going to be Man vs. Nature, Man vs. Self, Man vs. Clock — and it’s going to be good.So, check back. As Karl’s start date draws near, this site will transform into mission control. With an interactive map featuring real-time GPS tracking of his progress, a blog, forums, videos, pictures and podcasts, whereskarl.com will be the place to keep track of the Speed Goat as he ticks off the miles on his way from Maine to Georgia.In the meantime, sign up for email updates* on Karl’s training and racing leading up to his AT attack, feature additions to this site, and occasional discounts from Backcountry.com and other sponsors.

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