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    Default Strongest AT Record Contender?

    1. Andrew Thompson
    2. Jonathan Basham
    3. Ted "Cave Dog" Keizer
    4. Flyin' Brian Robinson
    5. Andrew Skurka
    6. Scott Williamson
    7. Brett Maune
    8. Michael Popov
    9. Kilian Jornet
    10. Paul Pomeroy
    11. Karl Metzger
    12. Baltimore Jack
    13. Scott "Maineak" Grierson
    14. David Horton
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    supported? unsupported? Are any of these people considering it?

    If Karl or Andrew were as smart about their support team logitistics and approach [long hours walking vs shorter hours running ]Jenn was I wouldn't be surprised.

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    I'd be interested in seeing how Karl Metzger does on a future attempt. He knows what he is up against. And I imagine he can put together a powerful crew for support. I'd say he has a reasonable shot at setting a new record if he chooses to go for it.

    Doesn't change the fact that Jen combined great planning, tremendous mental and physical endurance, outstanding support, and some good luck to make it happen this year. It will take the same (only moreso) to beat the current record.
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    15. Lone Wolf

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    Dude, none of 'em! I'm totally the best hiker on the A.T.

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    Baltimore Jack: The dude can bench 315
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    I am throwing Matt Kirk into the mix.

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    I'm going to narrow the field down to those who I think might conceivably attempt to break the record in 2012:

    1. Karl Metzger
    2. Andrew Thompson
    3. Jonathan Basham
    4. Matt Kirk
    5. Flyin' Brian Robinson
    6. Ted " Cave Dog" Keizer
    7. Brett Maune
    8. Andrew Skurka

    Jonathan Basham seems to me to be a real good candidate since he has the Long Trail record, one of the few to ever finish the Barkley, and was a support team member for Andrew Thompson on all 3 of his speed hikes. Being 34-35 years old, it seems he would be in his prime for such an attempt.

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    Who does have the fastest unsupported thru now? Still Ward, or Jenn?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Clean View Post
    Who does have the fastest unsupported thru now? Still Ward, or Jenn?
    Ward: 60.5 days ( back in the days before watches so guesstimates like half a day )

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    Ward...........

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChinMusic View Post
    Baltimore Jack: The dude can bench 315
    Yes he can. 1 beer at a time.

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    I can do it in like 3 days....

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    I think Skurka would have a very good shot at the unsupported record. He has shown the ability to carry significant weight while still throwing down 30+ miles for many days. Has the mental fortitude to do it, plus has experience on the AT. I don't recognize a lot of the names up there so no disrespect meant to any others.

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    There is no record.
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    Quote Originally Posted by WingedMonkey View Post
    There is no record.
    right ............

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    Karl has a really good chance to break the record if he goes for it this year...any word on if he is or isn't trying for the record again this year?

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    Quote Originally Posted by jersey joe View Post
    Karl has a really good chance to break the record if he goes for it this year...any word on if he is or isn't trying for the record again this year?
    rumor has it......

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