Ultra-runner, Mike Wardian discusses his thoughts 1-day ahead of his 631-mile Israel National Trail ‘Fastest Known Time’ challenge.

Zoli Bihari of Canaan Running Adventures is the mind behind #fktisrael – With just one day to go, I chat with Zoli about his thoughts on the journey ahead.

Mike’s adventure will start on Tuesday morning with first light, estimated at 0530. The day will conclude at Shaharut. This will be 80km +/- for day one.

Interactive Israel National Trail map HERE

For the first four day’s, the FKT must respect the rules of the National Park – this restricts any movement after a certain time in the evening.

Read an in-depth interview and view photos HERE

The journey will be documented here on this website and various social media platforms. Importantly, Mike openly encourages that you join him on the trails. You can find information on Facebook on the page HERE.

It takes detailed planning to make a journey like this happen and two 4×4 vehicles will leap-frog each other to make sure that Mike is supported throughout his attempt. Each night, we all will sleep on the trail – we have enough food to feed an army!