Pacing The Pacific | Running The Fastest Known Time On The Pacific Crest Trail

Venture Beyond Ep.4 46 days. That might seem like a reasonable amount of time to try a new diet, read every day, or work out each morning. For Karel Sabbe, this is the amount of time he took to complete a supported run of the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in record time, averaging over 50 miles a day, from Mexico to Canada. Karel’s ability to endure and overcome sufferfests is an experience that is unknowable to almost every other human. Yet, unlike most world-class athletes who exclusively train and compete for a living; Karel is—on the surface—an ordinary man. A husband, father, outdoor enthusiast, and a man with a day job. He schedules his runs around his appointments as a dentist, not around physio and nutrition experts’ recommendations. The beautiful thing about supported running records like this one is that Karel got to share this experience with his incredible crew, consisting of his wife, child, and closest friends. Karel’s gratitude for this opportunity is palpable throughout his journey; he even spends his last mile of trail reflecting on his favorite moments—Karel embodies what it means to Venture Beyond. Everything Venture Beyond: Read our Running Shoe Guide: Check out the Products featured here: Karel’s Shoes of Choice: Cloudmonster Running Shoe: Cloudultra 2 Trail Running Shoe: Cloudsurfer Running Shoe: Running Gear from On: Backcountry Performance Wear: Everything from Backcountry: Shop The World’s Biggest Gear Closet: Connect with a Gearhead: Call 1-800-409-4502 or chat with us online. What makes Backcountry the best place to gear up? One-on-one Gearhead expertise. The greatest selection of outdoor gear, apparel, and accessories out there. And the tools to elevate your entire outdoor experience, from training smarter and sending harder to toasting at après. Harnessing the insights of our Gearheads, we also build our own products for ski, camp, MTB, fly fish, and more pursuits, including exclusive collabs with industry leaders. Backcountry is the place to Venture Beyond. Follow Along for more Content! YouTube: @backcountry/featured Instagram: TikTok: @backcountrycom?lang=en Facebook: Backcountry Bulletin: