Last month, we sat down with professional ultrarunner and Team Injinji athlete, Tara Dower.
In this exclusive interview, we recap what it was like for Tara to set the Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the Appalachian Trail last summer: a 2,198-mile journey completed in just 40 days, 18 hours and 6 minutes. Now, she’s shifting gears and setting her sights on a new challenge: the Long Trail.
We chat with Tara about what drives her to chase records on the toughest trails out there, and how she’s training differently for this fast-and-furious 272-mile push. She shares her secrets to what makes a strong FKT crew (hint: they better bring the gossip!), and where the name ‘Candy Mama’ originated.
This is one adventure you’ll want to follow from start to finish!
Follow chumpchangefkt on Instagram for updates from Tara’s crew all weekend long and join us in cheering Tara and the rest of Team Injinji on as they tackle incredible pursuits this month.
