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When Coree Woltering decided to run 1,147 miles over 21 days, he expected rolled ankles and inflamed ligaments—those were the norm.
The most mentally demanding aspect of his 2020 FKT success on the historic Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin, rather, was something a lot of Wisconsinites can understand: bugs.
“I was only eight miles into the second day and I walked out of the woods and told my crew I was done,” Woltering laughs. “I had 40 ticks covering my legs and I didn’t want to deal with it.” As Woltering’s crew convinced him to continue, an Instagram follower reached out with a tip for The North Face runner: Wrap duct tape around his ankles—sticky side out—so the ticks get stuck on the tape. “It went from being an issue to something I never even noticed,” Woltering remembers with his characteristic amiability. This was one of the many instances during his bid for the fastest known time (FKT) that Woltering experienced the bona fide Midwestern kindness he hopes to spread throughout the rest of the running community.   When Coree Woltering decided to run 1,147 miles over 21 days, he expected rolled ankles and inflamed ligaments—those were the norm.
The most mentally demanding aspect of his 2020 FKT success on the historic Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin, rather, was something a lot of Wisconsinites can understand: bugs.
“I was only eight miles into the second day and I walked out of the woods and told my crew I was done,” Woltering laughs. “I had 40 ticks covering my legs and I didn’t want to deal with it.” As Woltering’s crew convinced him to continue, an Instagram follower reached out with a tip for The North Face runner: Wrap duct tape around his ankles—sticky side out—so the ticks get stuck on the tape. “It went from being an issue to something I never even noticed,” Woltering remembers with his characteristic amiability. This was one of the many instances during his bid for the fastest known time (FKT) that Woltering experienced the bona fide Midwestern kindness he hopes to spread throughout the rest of the running community. At an elite-only event on a closed course, the world record holder proved he’s ready to defend his Olympic gold medal in Japan. All the shirts, shorts, and accoutrements for comfortable miles this spring and summer. Improve your stamina and strength with just a few moves. Increase your range of motion and flexibility for healthier, happier miles. The godfather of ultrarunning says he isn’t done just yet. Whether it’s a long run or a track workout, we’ve got meal and snack ideas for you (even if you have a sensitive stomach). The Latest from the Runner's World Collection | | | Follow Us | | | | | | | | Privacy Notice | | | Runnersworld.com
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