Karel Sabbe is a trail runner for On from Belgium, specializing in long trail FKTs. Most notably Karel set the PCT FKT in 2016, the AT FKT in 2021, the Via Alpina FKT in 2021, and the PCT FKT again in 2023. He is also a Barkley Marathons finisher and Bigs Backyard Ultra World Champion. The longer and harder the adventures, the more he excels. This is his first appearance on the podcast. Topics discussed:
- Karel's early exposure to long trail hiking
- The original inspiration to pursue FKTs
- The psychological and spiritual space Karel discovers in long efforts
- Karel's two completions on the PCT
- Comparing and contrasting the AT and the PCT
- Tara Dower's new AT FKT and their different approaches
- Karel's brother-in-law and crew chief
- Lessons from his 2023 Barkley finish
- Announcing his next big project beginning early next year
- A lot more!
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