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EPISODE · Aug 11, 2025 · 1H 19M

Classic Doc: Striving for Average - Jeff "Legend" Garmire

from Hiker Trash Radio · host Doc

Thru hiker, ultra runner, FKTer, author, and film star Jeff "Legend" Garmire takes time out of his relentless schedule to sit down with Doc for an impromptu verbal romp. Settle in and buckle up as the pair struggle to keep straight faces through a wide-ranging discussion about Jeff's endeavors. Listen carefully and you might hear about the top secret steps needed to sign up to be coached by Legend, a brand new edition of the Hiking Poll, the unofficial tights of the Barkley Marathon, tiger backpacks, mullet haircuts, bad handwriting, questionable marketing, and a discussion of the different training, gear, skills, and mindset for thru hiking, ultras, and FKTs. And there might be some discussion of the Barkley as well. Epic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In honor of the start of Jeff Garmire's current FKT attempt on the Appalachian Trail, we're bringing you a Classic Doc episode from Feb. of 2024! Thru hiker, ultra runner, FKTer, author, and film star Jeff "Legend" Garmire takes time out of his relentless schedule to sit down with Doc for an impromptu verbal romp. Settle in and buckle up as the pair struggle to keep straight faces through a wide-ranging discussion about Jeff's endeavors. Listen carefully and you might hear about the top secret steps needed to sign up to be coached by Legend, a brand new edition of the Hiking Poll, the unofficial tights of the Barkley Marathon, tiger backpacks, mullet haircuts, bad handwriting, questionable marketing, and a discussion of the different training, gear, skills, and mindset for thru hiking, ultras, and FKTs. And there might be some discussion of the Barkley as well. Epic.

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