Add injury to insult
You know the saying ‘It could always be worse’? It’s true. My AT thru-hike seems to be plagued with bad luck. I guess that’s part of the challenge of a thru-hike, stuff happens. My hike started...
Discoveries
After 5 days on the Appalachian Trail, I’ve come to some realizations/discoveries: Thru-hiking is a completely different animal than just hiking. I thought I was a strong hiker…until I started on my thru-hike. The terrain is...
This ain’t a joke…or is it?
As I mentioned in one of my previous posts, my plans were derailed due to bizarre weather. The South was hit with some freakish storms, the entire region from Virginia to Georgia was covered with snow...
My Open
While CrossFitters across the globe are participating in the 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games first Open Workout (aka 15.1), I’m trekking up to Springer Mountain (GA). I’m hiking the approach trail that starts at Amicalola Falls State...
It begins…
We all hear the stories of obstacles that will be encountered as you hike the AT. Who would have thought that the first obstacle encountered would happen before we even set out to hike! Due to...
Like planning a wedding
Someone equated my preparation of this thru-hike to planning a wedding. I never actually thought about it, but she was spot on. However, unlike getting married, stuff can go wrong. Not ‘the flowers didn’t show up’...
Wish I could do that
When I tell people about my upcoming adventure, many say “I wish I had the time to do that” or “I wish I could just take off and do something like that”. There will never come...
Ultralight bullcrap – A rant
In preparing for this hike, I’ve purchased I don’t know how many dollars in equipment. I’ve cut out gear, re-added it, and cut it out again. I’ve reconfigured my pack like a thousand times already and...
How to Mentally Prepare for a Thru-Hike
In preparation for my Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike, I’ve been reading books, blogs, and Facebook posts as well as speaking to those who have actually successfully completed a thru-hike. Although hiking approximately 2,180 miles is a feat...
It’s only 7 miles
Yesterday I went on another shakedown hike (one of I don’t know how many now) with my buddy Russ and my husband Joe (for those of you who have read my story, yes, we are back...