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Mistakes and Miracles: 677.7 miles on the Appalachian Trail
The ego is a son of a bitch. I just hiked over 677 miles of the Appalachian Trail, but my brain and body only tell me stories of failure for not
Pooped Out: Damascus to Pearisburg
Leaving Damascus, I cried many tears knowing that I had a very hard decision to make. Actually, my body was making the decision for me. What I
Yes, Some Days I Want to Quit
From My Journal on Sunday, May 9 There are some days when I really consider quitting this thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, but today is not that
And Then God Said, “Let’s Liven Things Up A Bit”
Perhaps I was becoming too content. The weather coming out of Hot Springs on Saturday was perfect, my belly was full, and the view of the French
Setting Small Goals for Thru-Hiking Success
Thursday 3:16 PM Text from me to my husband: “Fuck these fucking mountains.” For some reason, I had it in my head that finishing the Smokies on
Simply Grateful: Franklin to Gatlinburg
Twenty minutes. That’s how long I stood in the shower until the warm water thawed my shivering body and frozen fingers. I can remember only one
Lost and Found- My First 100 Miles on the Appalachian Trail
100 miles. Just a blip on the map of the entire Appalachian Trail, but the trail teaches you lessons rather quickly! I’ve literally and
My First Lesson from the Appalachian Trail: This is Not a Race
Lesson #1 They say that the trail teaches you what you need to know. My lesson to learn right now is to slow my roll. This challenge is not a race.
A Trail Name That Shines
Damn it. Every episode of This is Us brings me to tears. I found Season 5’s “One Small Step” to be especially touching. The story radiates with
When the going gets tough- the tough remember their “why”.
Your thru-hike will require both mental and physical preparation Eight years ago, I limped into the aid station at Mile 80 of the Cactus Rose 100