Suunto User Jennifer Pharr Davis Takes on Overall Speed Record on Appalachian Trail

Suunto user Jennifer Pharr Davis, the owner of Asheville, North Carolina-based guiding, coaching and public speaking company Blue Ridge Hiking Co. and author of Becoming Odyssa: Epic Adventures on the Appalachian Trail, is gearing up for a record-breaking challenge on the AT.

In 2008 she harnessed the women's speed record 57 days, 8 hours and 35 minutes for the 2,181 mile Appalachian Trail. This summer, Jennifer hopes to surpass overall record as well, by completing the trail in 47 days, 13 hours and 31 minutes. Jennifer will have to average 47 miles a day. She has hiked more than 9,000 miles of long distance trails. She has trekked on six continents and currently holds endurance records on the Appalachian Trail, the Long Trail and the Bibbulmun Track.

In an interview with National Parks Traveler, Jennifer said: "... I believe that by pushing our limits we are able to refine ourselves and learn about ourselves in a positive manner, despite the outcome. We can never accomplish anything excellent or new unless we are willing to try new things and test our boundaries."

Good luck, Jennifer, and happy trails!

Inspired Athlete Continues to Succeed with Suunto

We love success stories--especially coming from dedicated Suunto users like Jonathan Hinkle. Jonathan has been on the fast-track to fitness success. Jonathan started three-and-a-half years ago by taking a serious look at himself and knowing that he needed to drop weight to become healthy. Changing his diet, Jonathan lost 50 pounds in the first year. Then, in year two he took up biking and lost another 50 pounds totaling 100 pounds. Then in year three, Jonathan amped up his exercise regime and started training more intensely. He began to race in triathlons. He has reached his target weight goal of 200 pounds and is a strong competitor in a variety of venues across the country.

He most recently finished the American Odyssey 200 Mile Relay and the Charleston 70.3 Half Triathlon (with a 2nd place finish). He is also part of "Team Nameless & Shameless," set to compete in the Ragnar Relays in Washington D.C. and Miami.

Here is an excerpt from Jonathan's blog about using a Suunto t6c triathlon pack:

"I used the Suunto t6c, as always, to stay on pace. I soon as the wheels are moving the Bike Pod picks up and once the feet are running the Foot Pod picks up. When chasing PR’s I can not tell you how important it is to have one device to track your swim, bike & run. I still had a personal best with a 4:44:20 finish."

Keep up the motivating work Jonathan, and keep us posted on your race results!