Andrew Drummond | White Mountains Direttissima FKT

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Andrew Drummond returns to the Singletrack Podcast, this time to recount his latest adventure: setting a Fastest Known Time on the White Mountains Direttissima, one of New England's iconic multi-day routes. We explore the aesthetics of the route, what inspired him to return after his previous attempts in 2016 and 2024, his strategies around gear, nutrition, rest, and the execution that led to his new record. Additionally, we discuss the New England trail running scene, John Kelly's recent Appalachian Trail activity, the stylistic differences between supported and unsupported FKTs, and the segment challenges sponsored by Run The Whites. It's always great catching up with Andrew—hope you enjoy the conversation!

Chapters

00:00 Reconnecting After Three Years
03:03 The Interplay of Multiple Roles
05:53 Building Community Through Running
09:06 White Mountains Direttissima
12:04 Understanding the Route and Its History
17:58 The Beauty and Challenges of the White Mountains
20:48 Gear Evolution and Preparation for the Route
23:55 Reflections on Past Efforts and Future Goals
42:04 Learning from Others' Attempts
45:30 Mental and Physical Challenges of Multi-Day Hiking
52:29 Personality Types in Multi-Day Adventures
55:50 Key Success Factors for Completing the Route
01:01:40 Training for Multi-Day Efforts
01:14:46 Kilian Jornet's Potential Impact on the Northeast
01:17:29 Shifts in FKT Strategies on the Appalachian Trail
01:25:24 The Appeal of Unsupported vs. Supported Attempts
01:41:21 Underappreciated Routes in the White Mountains

Photo Credit: Chris Shane

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