Trench foot. This is one gnarly foot, and you can see how something like this would cause you to not run on it properly. You can also see how this improper running would lead to tendonitis, right?
This injury has pretty much ended Karl’s hopes of the Appalachian Trail record of 47 days, set by Andrew Thompson. But Karl is still out there, busting out 50-mile days, and some haven’t counted him out just yet. What if Speedgoat’s leg heals and he is able to knock out a couple of 100-mile days? Maybe it’s all some elaborate scheme to keep me and you totally hooked on Speedgoat Karl news…whatever it is, it’s working. I check whereskarl.com every day.
It’s not all about the beating the record that keeps me interested in Karl’s quest on the Appalachian Trail. It’s about the tenacity to keep moving forward, despite an injury, and seeing something through to the end. Most people would have left the trail once a setback like this occurred. You’ve gotta appreciate that kind of commitment.
Who knows? Maybe Karl will surprise everyone and beat the record, or maybe he’ll just keep moving towards Springer Mountain and enjoy the beauty of the Appalachian Trail. Either way, it’s an adventure that keeps me interested and hopefully inspires others to press on in the face of adversity.
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