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<p class=MsoNormal>Hi to all of you on the cdt-l. I am planning on
doing the CDT in the summer of 2008. I am a ultra runner who lives in
Lynchburg, VA. I have previously set the speed record on the Long Trail,
AT, and PCT. I plan on starting the CDT around June 5-10, 2008 at
the Mexican border. I know that Squeaky set the record of 75 days in 2005
unsupported. I plan on doing it supported somewhere around 65 days,
plus or minus 5 days, depending on the length of the trail.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>I know that you are thinking, how can you set a record on a
trail that is not complete or has various routes? I plan on hiking the
official trail as much as possible and not taking any shortcuts.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>How long is the trail if I do it this way?? I
hear the CDTA saying it is 3100 miles. When Squeaky and Flyin Brian
did it, they both reported 2700 miles.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>I know I have a lot to learn and I look forward to learning
from many of you. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>I love the trails<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>In Christ<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>David Horton<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The Runner<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>AT 1991<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>PCT 2005<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>CDT 2007<o:p></o:p></p>
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