


Ashleigh Thompson – Ashleigh is a runner, PhD student and member of Natives Outdoors, an organization that brings Native people more recreation opportunities.Taylor Nowlin holds the Grand Canyon’s Rim-To-Rim-To-Rim fastest known time which she took during a week when the record changed hands three different times. “Scott continues to reinvent himself in the sport, first as a super successful racer, next as an author and public personality and now as someone who draws motivation from personal projects like the Appalachian Trail,” said Buzz Burrell, Ultimate Direction Brand Manager and the person who popularized the term “FKT.” “We are continuing to support Scott’s goals because they are always relevant and inspiring.”Īdditional new UD ambassadors include Latoya Shauntay-Snell, a runner and chef who speaks credibly about body positivity and inclusivity for all people in the sport. He currently holds the fastest known time for the Pacific Crest Trail and the Appalachian Trail. Karel Sabbe, current Appalachian Trail fastest known time holder and the last man standing at this year’s Barkley Marathons, joins the UD ambassador team for the 2019 season. Jurek was fundamental to the creation of UD’s iconic Signature Series hydration vests.
Jurek is the most successful ultrarunner of all time, previous holder of the fastest known time on the Appalachian Trail, and a New York Times best selling author. (May 16, 2019) – Ultimate Direction, the first hydration pack company, has re-signed Scott Jurek to its ambassador team for 2019. Get access to everything we publish when youīOULDER, COLO.
