Everyday Ultra Jeff Garmire on Setting an Appalachian Trail FKT, How to Train for Long Distances, and What To Do After Big Goals
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Oct 31, 2025 Jeff Garmire, an accomplished ultrarunner, coach, and filmmaker, shares his recent triumph of setting a self-supported FKT on the Appalachian Trail. He discusses handling post-goal blues and creating new routines, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness in achieving fulfillment. Jeff reveals his preparation strategies for ultra-distance events and recounts an amusing mishap involving two left shoes during his journey. He also reflects on mental challenges faced on the trail and stresses the value of problem-solving and persistence in overcoming obstacles.
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Value Micro-Moments Over The Finish
- Jeff emphasizes discovering micro-moments (sunsets, volunteer aid stations, overcoming hunger) as the real 'why' during multi-day endeavours.
- Focusing on those moments prevents a single distant finish-line from emptying the whole experience.
Pre-Plan Problems To Reduce Surprises
- Anticipate problems before they happen and plan solutions so setbacks shift immediately into problem-solving mode.
- Treat surprises as failures of planning; reduce their impact by pre-considering likely issues.
Use Training Camps For Ultra Specificity
- Build specificity into training: run training camps that mimic race conditions, test gear, and practice eating huge daily calories.
- Use those camps to validate nutrition, pack weight, sleep, and logistics before committing.
