Physical vs. Mental Challenges of Big Efforts
Thru-hiking is a mental and physical marathon, blending self-discovery with diverse landscapes. Embrace the challenge.
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Colorado Trail Gear List
The Colorado Trail is one of the highest altitude and rewarding thru-hikes. Here is the gear list that helped me set the record.
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Day 10 Ouachita Trail – Thanksgiving
Day 10 on the Ouachita Trail was Thanksgiving and we met Warren Doyle
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Day 8 Ouachita Trail- The Big Storm
Day 8 of the Ouachita Trail complete with allergies, rain, and all the fun of thru hiking
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Training for the Barkley Marathons
How do you train for the Barkley Marathons? I have no clue, but here is what I am doing right now...
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What are the Barkley Marathons?
The Barkley Marathons are one of the stranger races on the planet. Imagine taking an ultramarathon and putting it in the forest
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Long Trail FKT Trip Report
The Long Trail FKT trip report of setting the record on the Long Trail
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Day 252-FINISHED!
CDT day 80 -CDT total distance: 2756 Total trail miles hiked: 7636 My shoe was untied but I kept going. My Achilles was tightening up...
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Day 251-the set up
CDT day 79-Miles Hiked today: 40 CDT total distance traveled: 2730 Total trail miles: 7610 Avg temps: 70s Injuries: hamstring Achilles...
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Day 250-The last town
CDT day 78-Miles Hiked today: 35 CDT total distance traveled: 2690 Total trail miles: 7570 Avg temps: 80s Injuries: hamstring Achilles...
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Day 249-Changing temps
CDT day 77 -Miles Hiked today: 36 CDT total distance traveled: 2655 Total trail miles: 7535 Avg temps: 70-80s Injuries: hamstring...
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Day 248-Silver City
CDT day 76-Miles Hiked today: 38 CDT total distance traveled: 2619 Total trail miles: 7499 Avg temps: 70s Injuries: hamstring Achilles...
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Day 247-Doc Campbell’s Post
CDT day 75-Miles Hiked today: 37 CDT total distance traveled: 2584 Total trail miles: 7464 Avg temps: 70s Injuries: hamstring Achilles...
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Day 246-Gila
CDT day 74-Miles Hiked today: 33 CDT total distance traveled: 2547 Total trail miles: 7427 Avg temps: 60s Injuries: hamstring Achilles...
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Day 245-Biblical storm
CDT day 73-Miles Hiked today: 33 CDT total distance traveled: 2514 Total trail miles: 7394 Avg temps: 60s Injuries: hamstring Achilles...
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Day 244-North Gila
CDT day 72 -Miles Hiked today: 33 CDT total distance traveled: 2481 Total trail miles: 7361 Avg temps: 70s Injuries: hamstring Achilles...
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Day 243-A simple act of kindness
CDT day 71-Miles Hiked today: 28 CDT total distance traveled: 2448 Total trail miles: 7328 Avg temps: 70s Injuries: hamstring Achilles...
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Day 242-Pie Town
CDT day 70-Miles Hiked today: 30 CDT total distance traveled: 2420 Total trail miles: 7300 Avg temps: 70s Injuries: hamstring Achilles...
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Day 241-Frozen Fingers
CDT day 69- Miles Hiked today: 40 CDT total distance traveled: 2390 Total trail miles: 7270 Avg temps: 30s in am to 70s Injuries:...
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Day 240-Grants
CDT day 68- Miles Hiked today: 38 CDT total distance traveled: 2350 Total trail miles: 7230 Avg temps: 70s Injuries: hamstring Achilles...
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