KTA member Jesse Johnson, age 37, is an enthusiastic trail runner that came in first - by a landslide! - in KTA's second annual Susquehanna Super Hike and Ultra Trail Run!
Jesse has his roots around Holtwood (on the Super Hike course!) and spent his childhood fishing, hiking, running, and climbing all around the area. He has been running competitively for nearly four years, and participates in a number of events of varying length every year. Jesse is inspired by Derek Schultz and Jim Rayburn, who taught him how to run properly, and exposed him to the world of competitive running.
In order to train for the Susquehanna Super Hike and Ultra Trail Run, Jesse spends a great deal of time running and lifting weights. Jesse especially loves to run on hiking trails, because of the added challenge of obstacles like rocks and boulders, and because he feels a deep connection with his natural surroundings. He enjoys the Super Hike because it is a "beautiful and rugged course" that is challenging not just because of terrain, but because of the length (28.4 miles).
Jesse has recently had surgery but is ready to get back on the trail and give it his all. He is truly looking forward to this year's Super Hike on September 8, 2012, and, regardless of his place, he plans to give it everything he's got!
If you would like to support trail runners and hikers like Jesse during the 4th Annual Susquehanna Super Hike and Ultra Trail Run, please let us know! KTA is seeking over 100 volunteers to help on September 7 and 8, 2012. Click here to register to volunteer!
If you would like to join Jesse on the trail -- as a runner or a hiker! - click here. As of June 1, 2012, there are less than 200 spots remaining before the 500-participant cut-off!
