Matt+Kirk

=Matt's BMT info:=

Info on my planning and preparation can be found on this [|blog]. My VMs from the trail checkpoints will be posted below:

= Matt is in !!! 5 days 23 hours 16 mins ([|Matt's Report])= THE FINISH media type="youtube" key="Fh0SmNAZ_VY" height="340" width="560"

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 * Photo from the whole trip.**

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 * Video from the Start at Springer Mountain** - 8:00 AM on 5/22/2009.

Latest news: afternoon 5/25 - matt is the only one still out there. he's BLAZING the trail. Lily and Kevin saw him along the trail after a series of serendipitous encounters.......he is haggard but moving well, thinking of pushing to near Deal's Gap monday night, then another 2 (?!?!?!!!) days to finish....there was talk of a sub 6 day run.........how will he fare? watch for updates tuesday if he can call in!!!!!!

Matt continues on - going for sub 6 days. Report from Deals Gap.Listen.

Matt at Hiawasee River/Webb Bros CG (mile 108.5) Listen.

Matt continues to lead - first to check in at Thunder Rock CG - 5-23 at about 5:10PM. Listen.

Matt first to check in on 5-22 at 5:10 PM. Listen.

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