Sandy resident and world class ultrarunner Karl Meltzer's record-setting thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail last year is now featured in documentary form.
The Red Bull-produced film, "Made to be Broken," chronicles Meltzer's 2,190-mile trek through 14 states in 45 days, 22 hours and 38 minutes — besting the previous record by more than 10 hours — the culmination of a passion for trail running born on a journey to Cecret Lake in 1990 when he moved to Utah from New Hampshire.
The 49-year-old — nicknamed "Speedgoat" — battles blisters, mental anguish and the sheer physicality of besting a trail that had beaten him twice before in 2008 and 2014. Watch the entire film here and read about Meltzer's record here.
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Josh Campbell | Red Bull Content Pool Karl Meltzer trains for his attempt to break the record for running the length of the Appalachin Trail, in New Hampshire, USA on 9 June, 2016.
Josh Campbell | Red Bull Content Pool Karl Meltzer poses for a portrait at his home in New Hampshire, USA on 9 June, 2016.
Josh Campbell | Red Bull Content Pool Karl Meltzer (r) poses for a portrait with friend and crew chief Eric Belz at his home in New Hampshire, USA on 9 June, 2016.
Josh Campbell | Red Bull Content Pool Eric Belz poses for a portrait with maps of the Appalachian Trail, preparing for Karl Meltzer's attempt to break the record for running its length, at his home in New Hampshire, USA on 9 June, 2016.
Interpret Studios | Red Bull Content Pool Karl Meltzer takes a break to rest his legs during his attempt to break the record for running the length of the Appalachian Trail. on 5 August, 2016.
Interpret Studios | Red Bull Content Pool Karl Meltzer attempts to break the record for running the length of the Appalachian Trail on 25 August, 2016.
Carl Rosen | Red Bull Content Pool Karl Meltzer poses for a portrait after breaking the record for running the length of the Appalachian Trail on 18 September, 2016.
Carl Rosen | Red Bull Content Pool Karl Meltzer receives a hug from the previous record holder, Scott Jurek, after breaking the record for running the length of the Appalachian Trail on 18 September, 2016.