Lake Mendota FKT Write-Up
Hello Everyone! This is a short write-up about my FKT attempt and submission around Mendota Lake that took place on April 9th, 2022. This was primarily a dress rehearsal/training run for Strolling Jim coming up on Saturday, May 7th. Strolling Jim is a 40-mile road race in Wartrace, TN put together by Lazarus Lake (the creator of the Barkleys) and Durbin Race Management. My goal is to go under 6 hours and earn a coveted blue shirt. I was back in Wisconsin visiting family on my vacation, so training revolved around some unfamiliar areas. I was looking for a 25-mile unsupported time training to simulate the difficult conditions I will face in that race. A dress rehearsal for this difficult race. I love Madison and I've done races around Lake Monona, which is quite beautiful. Lake Mendota is about twice the size and covers Downtown Madison and the Western suburbs. Lake Mendota is measured as a 24.5-mile loop which is perfect for the occasion. The FKT Course was set and created by C