U.S. transcontinental record attempt currently underway

Oct 3, 16 22:06

Post #1 of 23 (4245 views)

Pete Kostelnick, a 29 year-old ultra runner from Lincoln, Nebraska is attempting to break the record for running across the United States. The current record, which has stood for 35 years, is 46 days; Pete is attempting to do it in 44.

Yesterday (Monday, October 3rd) marked the 22nd day of his attempt, and he reached the 1,500-mile mark. (As I understand it, you have to run at least 3,000 miles to make it an official record.) He started in San Francisco, crossed the Rockies, and is now in central Nebraska. His finish line is in New York City.

Except for one rest day (on day 7), he’s consistently run approximately 70 miles every day in about 13-14 hours. The guy is a running machine.

What makes his attempt credible is his running resumé. He won the Badwater 135, which bills itself as “the world’s toughest foot race”, both this year and last. Among his other races, he’s done the Western States 100.

You can track his progress in real-time: https://share.delorme.com/PeterKostelnick

He has a Facebook page for the record attempt, but strangely they don’t update it very often. https://www.facebook.com/pete.kostelnick?fref=nf

(By the way, I don’t know Pete nor do I have anything to do with his record attempt other than as an online spectator.)

Re: U.S. transcontinental record attempt currently underway [Jim @ LOTO, MO] [ In reply to ]

Oct 3, 16 22:23

Post #2 of 23 (4230 views)

He also uploads all his runs to Strava, and he has a website for the attempt:

http://www.petesfeetaa.com

Re: U.S. transcontinental record attempt currently underway [craigj532] [ In reply to ]

Oct 3, 16 22:33

Post #3 of 23 (4219 views)

Quote:

He also uploads all his runs to Strava, and he has a website for the attempt: http://www.petesfeetaa.com

Thanks! I wasn't aware of that.

Re: U.S. transcontinental record attempt currently underway [craigj532] [ In reply to ]

Oct 4, 16 2:49

Post #4 of 23 (4152 views)

Given the recent scandal about the transcontinental record and Robert Young there was this independent inquiry into the logged data. The data show that there were sessions logged with extremely low cadences and fast paces, something resulting in stride lengths > 100m (!!).

Of relevance are the recommendations (see "Best Practices For Data Collection, Disclosure And Verification For “Guinness”-Type Athletics Records" on page 48) of https://cdn.letsrun.com/...ins-Report-Cheat.pdf

edit: to be clear, I just want to state that the recommendations in the report are largely met by Pete's transparent approach. Go Pete go!

Last edited by: olmec: Oct 4, 16 2:54

Re: U.S. transcontinental record attempt currently underway [olmec] [ In reply to ]

Oct 4, 16 8:15

Post #5 of 23 (4015 views)

Pete and his attempt are 100% legit. He is aware of what documentation needs to be done. Super badass.

Re: U.S. transcontinental record attempt currently underway [TeamBarenaked] [ In reply to ]

Oct 4, 16 8:21

Post #6 of 23 (4000 views)

TeamBarenaked wrote:

Pete and his attempt are 100% legit. He is aware of what documentation needs to be done. Super badass.

His Badwater performances are EPIC; and he's been churning out 70 mi days! DAMN! thats no tough mudder ;-)

Re: U.S. transcontinental record attempt currently underway [olmec] [ In reply to ]

Oct 4, 16 9:26

Post #7 of 23 (3915 views)

Quote:

The data show that there were sessions logged with extremely low cadences and fast paces, something resulting in stride lengths > 100m (!!).

Does this data relate to Pete Kostelnick?

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Re: U.S. transcontinental record attempt currently underway [H-] [ In reply to ]

Oct 4, 16 9:57

Post #8 of 23 (3867 views)

H- wrote:

Quote:

The data show that there were sessions logged with extremely low cadences and fast paces, something resulting in stride lengths > 100m (!!).

Does this data relate to Pete Kostelnick?

Absolutely not. It is in the same paragraph as the Robert Young discussion and therefore pertains to Young and not Kostelnick.

Re: U.S. transcontinental record attempt currently underway [olmec] [ In reply to ]

Oct 4, 16 11:17

Post #9 of 23 (3789 views)

Great. Thanks for clarifying for me.

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Re: U.S. transcontinental record attempt currently underway [Jim @ LOTO, MO] [ In reply to ]

Oct 19, 16 19:56

Post #10 of 23 (3586 views)

38 days (and 2,690 miles) down, and 6 days (379 miles) to go to a new record. Pete's and his record attempt have been amazing to follow. He almost makes it look easy.

Re: U.S. transcontinental record attempt currently underway [Jim @ LOTO, MO] [ In reply to ]

Oct 20, 16 8:53

Post #11 of 23 (3452 views)

The previous (i mean current, soon-to-be-previous) record holder stated in an article today that on his best SINGLE day, he logged 11:30min/mi. Pete has been churning out 9:30min/miles EVERY day. He has taken one rest day, like on day 7 or 8.

Pete just posted a few minutes ago asking if anyone knows Tom Hanks - he wants Gump to show up and run into NYC with him haha

(can you imagine how many stupid, inane Forrest Gump comments/jokes he has had to endure while conquering this?)

Run, Rest, RePete

Re: U.S. transcontinental record attempt currently underway [TeamBarenaked] [ In reply to ]

Oct 20, 16 15:47

Post #12 of 23 (3362 views)

Had the chance to bike around 10 miles with Pete this afternoon while he ran. Got to ask a lot of questions about his trip, previous races, future plans, etc - was a great opportunity since he was coming through my town at a time I could get out for a few hours. He mentioned that he's sore and feeling worn down, but optimistic about finishing strong in a few days. It was great to witness history in the making!

Re: U.S. transcontinental record attempt currently underway [TeamBarenaked] [ In reply to ]

Oct 20, 16 15:59

Post #13 of 23 (3345 views)

Wow, that is hardcore upon hardcore.

TeamBarenaked wrote:

...Pete just posted a few minutes ago asking if anyone knows Tom Hanks - he wants Gump to show up and run into NYC with him haha

(can you imagine how many stupid, inane Forrest Gump comments/jokes he has had to endure while conquering this?)

Reminds me of the poor TSA stiffs at the airport when my dad tries to crack an inane security line joke and then wonders why they don't seem to find it nearly as clever/original as he does...

Re: U.S. transcontinental record attempt currently underway [OneGoodLeg] [ In reply to ]

Oct 24, 16 16:09

Post #14 of 23 (3144 views)

Pete just finished, crushed the record by about 4 days. He averaged 72 miles per day, ran 9-10 minute miles.

http://www.runnersworld.com/...022928946_0001581461

Re: U.S. transcontinental record attempt currently underway [dwm4375] [ In reply to ]

Oct 24, 16 17:22

Post #15 of 23 (3078 views)

dwm4375 wrote:

Pete just finished, crushed the record by about 4 days. He averaged 72 miles per day, ran 9-10 minute miles.

http://www.runnersworld.com/...022928946_0001581461

Wow, real stud!!

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Re: U.S. transcontinental record attempt currently underway [dwm4375] [ In reply to ]

Oct 29, 16 19:17

Post #16 of 23 (2868 views)

dwm4375 wrote:

Pete just finished, crushed the record by about 4 days. He averaged 72 miles per day, ran 9-10 minute miles.

http://www.runnersworld.com/...022928946_0001581461

Nice article on Pete's run in today's NYT.

http://www.nytimes.com/...than-anyone.html?con

"Anyone can be who they want to be IF they have the HUNGER and the DRIVE."

Re: U.S. transcontinental record attempt currently underway [ericmulk] [ In reply to ]

Oct 30, 16 22:26

Post #17 of 23 (2664 views)

"They also don’t spook easily. You would have never known that the previous day both Chuck and Dean nearly lost their lives. In the early hours of Episode 35, a large truck smashed into their support vehicle, totaling it. Chuck and Dean were unharmed, even though Dean was seated in the car. They didn’t panic, found a running fan who agreed to lend them his car, and kept on moving. Pete continued to run."

Wow, really out of this world.

What an accomplishment...deep bow.

We had an insanely popular thread about the cheater who got ousted, but nearly nothing for that accomplishment?

That is really sad for Slowtwitch or any endurance forum...just goes to show what marketing has turned you into.

He got it all documented and the above just shows the resolve and drive....

That is an accomplishment very very few will ever master....

An Irondistance triathlon is nothing to brag about, folks.

Whoever does, will get a little chuckle and a pitiful look from those in the know.

ericmulk wrote:

dwm4375 wrote:

Pete just finished, crushed the record by about 4 days. He averaged 72 miles per day, ran 9-10 minute miles.

http://www.runnersworld.com/...022928946_0001581461

Nice article on Pete's run in today's NYT.

http://www.nytimes.com/...than-anyone.html?con

Re: U.S. transcontinental record attempt currently underway [dwm4375] [ In reply to ]

Oct 31, 16 4:10

Post #18 of 23 (2603 views)

Truly amazing! congrats to Pete!!

Re: U.S. transcontinental record attempt currently underway [windschatten] [ In reply to ]

Oct 31, 16 10:27

Post #19 of 23 (2523 views)

windschatten wrote:

"They also don’t spook easily. You would have never known that the previous day both Chuck and Dean nearly lost their lives. In the early hours of Episode 35, a large truck smashed into their support vehicle, totaling it. Chuck and Dean were unharmed, even though Dean was seated in the car. They didn’t panic, found a running fan who agreed to lend them his car, and kept on moving. Pete continued to run."

Wow, really out of this world.
What an accomplishment...deep bow.
We had an insanely popular thread about the cheater who got ousted, but nearly nothing for that accomplishment?
That is really sad for Slowtwitch or any endurance forum...just goes to show what marketing has turned you into.
He got it all documented and the above just shows the resolve and drive....
That is an accomplishment very very few will ever master....
An Irondistance triathlon is nothing to brag about, folks.
Whoever does, will get a little chuckle and a pitiful look from those in the know.

ericmulk wrote:

dwm4375 wrote:

Pete just finished, crushed the record by about 4 days. He averaged 72 miles per day, ran 9-10 minute miles.
http://www.runnersworld.com/...022928946_0001581461

Nice article on Pete's run in today's NYT.
http://www.nytimes.com/...than-anyone.html?con

I think possibly the lack of interest is due to the fact that he was "just" running 73 mi/day for 42 days straight, but he didn't swim or bike at all. :)

"Anyone can be who they want to be IF they have the HUNGER and the DRIVE."

Re: U.S. transcontinental record attempt currently underway [Jim @ LOTO, MO] [ In reply to ]

Oct 31, 16 11:21

Post #20 of 23 (2481 views)

Have been following this via ST, good on him for doing it. Quite an accomplishment!

"You can never win or lose if you don't run the race." - Richard Butler

Re: U.S. transcontinental record attempt currently underway [Brian in MA] [ In reply to ]

Oct 31, 16 11:44

Post #21 of 23 (2459 views)

72 miles a day....sure puts my 50 miles per week goal into perspective.

Re: U.S. transcontinental record attempt currently underway [ericmulk] [ In reply to ]

Oct 31, 16 11:49

Post #22 of 23 (2451 views)

ericmulk wrote:

I think possibly the lack of interest is due to the fact that he was "just" running 73 mi/day for 42 days straight, but he didn't swim or bike at all. :)

Or elliptical.

Re: U.S. transcontinental record attempt currently underway [ffips] [ In reply to ]

Oct 31, 16 11:54

Post #23 of 23 (2440 views)

ffips wrote:

ericmulk wrote:

I think possibly the lack of interest is due to the fact that he was "just" running 73 mi/day for 42 days straight, but he didn't swim or bike at all. :)

Or elliptical.

Ah, how could I have forgotten, he did not "ellipt" at all. :)

"Anyone can be who they want to be IF they have the HUNGER and the DRIVE."

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