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The AT Breeds Greatness
“It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard is what makes it great.” from A League of Their Own, Tom
What I Changed Halfway
The halfway point was a good opportunity to reassess what I was wearing and carrying in my pack. Shoes The Altra Lone Peak trail runners served Me
Body, Mind, Spirit on the A. T.
Updates first! My body is in Harpers Ferry, my mind is recalibrating and strategizing for the rest of the way to Katahdin, and my spirit is sky high
Reframe, Trail Fame, and Rename going GA-ME
Reframe Working with youth for the majority of my life, I have always been good at seeing a strength where others may see a challenge. The bossy kid
What It Takes to Make It to Damascus
Support On the trail and off. Knowing that others believe in you. Getting the resupply box with all the goodies and notes of encouragement. The
Zero Hero
Rate x Time = Distance, Except on the AT Felt like a hero having just finished the Smokies with a great crew of hikers. Rolled down into Hot Springs
Weather Together is Better
Day 14 Brown Fork mile 152.9 Continuing where I left off from the last post… I woke early, stashed my pack, and hiked 3 miles back down to the NOC
Strong Trees Bend in the Wind
Planned Flexibility As I’ve mentioned in previous posts I adore spreadsheets so, of course, I created one with my itinerary of how many miles I plan
Days 4-8 Trail, Mail, Tales
Day 4: Blood Mtn and Mtn Crossings The climb up Blood Mountain was not as bad as I expected. I heard the same from many other hikers. Maybe it was
Days 1-3
First Day Jitters The excitement in the air was palatable. I felt like a kid on the first day of school. Since we are now known as the “Class of