What happens when two of the fastest women on dirt finally meet? Magic—and a lot of wild trail stories.

In this special episode, we bring together Tara Dower, record-holder of the supported Appalachian Trail FKT, and Deanna Doane, who just completed a blazing supported FKT on the Florida Trail. It’s the first time these two endurance legends have met, and the conversation is as real, raw, and ridiculous as you’d hope.

Alongside them are their crew MVPs—Rascal, who supported Tara’s 40-day AT effort, and Scott, who crewed Deanna for 1,100+ swampy, buggy, baby-food-fueled Florida miles. Together, they unpack the highs, the meltdowns, the midnight poop logs, the foot lube routines, and the mental math gymnastics that go into chasing something huge.

From trail hallucinations and van-life chaos to “don’t tell Tara” crew drama and eating Thai curry through a NutriBullet, this episode dives deep into the unglamorous but epic pursuit of fastest known times. Whether you’re into FKTs, crewing, or just love hearing people suffer beautifully in the name of adventure—this one’s for you.

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Episode Sponsored by

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