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
Professional ultrarunner, Dylan Bowman, brings conversations with a wide-ranging cohort of guests, covering ultrarunning, sports, business, and the outdoor industry.