Speed Attempt Of Appalachian Trail

Another fast kid is going to see how fast he can run the Appalachian Trail.

PARK CITY, Utah, Jul 30, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- At 5 a.m. on Aug. 5, 2008, at Mt. Katahdin, Maine, Backcountry.com athlete Karl Meltzer will begin his attempt to break the Appalachian Trail through-run speed record. To be successful, he must run 2,174 miles in 47 days - an average of more than 46 miles per day - over some of the roughest terrain and during the most sweltering, buggiest season on the Eastern Seaboard.

Not my thing. Hike your own hike, but remember, everyone will be judging you.