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Mike

Trail name: Heavy. I am an Army veteran and just recently retired from a government career. The best advice I received as a young professional was to strive to make my workday merely an 8-hour interruption to the important things in my life. Embracing that advice, I was able to pursue my passions coaching high school basketball and cross-country. I also am a struggling trail and distance runner. I’ve always sought out challenges and adventures throughout my life and look forward to the adventures in retirement. With the support of my family and friends, I will begin my adventure on the Appalachian Trail in early March 2024.

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Finding our Temporary Hostel Home

Finding our Temporary Hostel Home

At the Gooch Gap shelter, the decision was made to find a hostel for the next night’s stay. Our gear was absolutely saturated from the previous

Mar 4, 2024 : Mike
Underway and Really Overweight

Underway and Really Overweight

I arrived without much difficulty, with all my gear, in Atlanta. In fact, day -2, as I’ll call it, provided to be quite easy. From riding the MARTA

Mar 2, 2024 : Mike
First Steps Toward My First Steps

First Steps Toward My First Steps

The journey has begun. Actually, the trip to start the journey has begun. After months and months of planning, the surprises start. I knew that

Feb 27, 2024 : Mike
The final preparations are underway!

The final preparations are underway!

A decade or more of thoughts and dreams and 12 months of research; serious planning; more research; purchasing equipment; and more research are

Feb 25, 2024 : Mike