Woman shatters Appalachian Trail speed record

Tara Dower, 31, made history with the fastest known time (FKT) to complete the Appalachian Trail — beating records for both men and women by finishing the 2,200-mile trail in just under 41 days.

[appalachiantrailthru-hike]

I actually passed you on the trail in Virginia. I was amazed that you were running up boulders. You were beautiful and inspired me. You're an awesome young woman. Well done, you!
Nonnie

[kennethschaidle]

WOW! Saw you at trails days. I admit I was skeptical that anyone could succeed at such an incredible task. You did it congratulations!

[christyjohnson]

She is absolutely amazing!! Her YouTube channel is very inspirational.

[geddy]

As a guy who hikes the white mountains of New Hampshire, I can say that Her accomplishment is incredible

[日本語learner]

Crazy how far the human body can go. Wow!

[maubeecat]

Tara, you are a continuing inspiration! Great work to you and team!

[Kelly_Ben]

Congrats to her! What an insane accomplishment.

[Tuftsedge]

What a massive accomplishment .A real natural woman conquered a beast.👍🏼🇺🇸

[JenniferRogoza-db]

Holy crap over 50 miles per day she is great

[jmason]

Just being able to run/walk over 50 miles a day for 2, 200 miles in a stretch is incredibly hard

[Eidemillerplumbing]

Absolutely incredible achievement!! Well done!!!

[ytnamegoeshere]

Her youtube channel is called Tara Treks!!!

[live]

Wow!!! I'll bet she slept for days after that. Well done

[trainwellracewell]

Huge congrats! I agree that women seem to have this amazing and deep endurance reservoir

[SeanMacadelic]

So many comments are dogging on her for “having a full support team”
SHE RAN 2200 MILES IN 40 DAYS 🤯

I ran 26.2 miles one time and wanted to gnaw my foot off.

[sunburnsam]

amazing what the human body can an amazing accomplishment.

The ladies (eg: Tara | Courtney) are setting the records on trail running ablaze !

[davidmccartney]

Awesome accomplishment by anyone, Congrats 🇺🇸

[Hiddendivergance]

They should have clarified that there are separate records for supported and unsupported hikes. Still very impressive though.

[patriciabarnhart]

I followed her mama for a while, and Tara at another point. An amazing story for the benefit of so many young women, especially.

[davidpyles]

With the bridge gone in Erwin this record may stand for years