[pct-l] Rides Needed

[sue.kettles at comcast.net]

We had a blast starting from Warner Springs and hiking south into the kick-off last year.  The biggest benefit was meeting so many thru-hikers along the way.  Then you meet up with them as you start again after the kick-off at Warner Springs.  And you can hike from the border to lake morena as a day hike during the kick-off weekend.  And it didn't hurt hiking with Squash and Splash where we probably laughed more than hiked.

We went slow mileage and I believe thats what helped me transition into a much less painful beginning than when I had started in Mexico the previous year ("05")) - and needed to begin with big mileage (for me) our first day out.  I was plagued with foot problems from then out and actually needed to drop out 350 miles later... I pushed to hard, and for what reason.  there was deep snow that year in all higher elevations and I should have just meandered along and let it melt while my body adjusted to the hikers way.

I think I also trained to hard for the "05" thru-hike because my feet had problems even before I began.  there might be something said for showing up for the hike with moderate pre-training.  Anyone else out there experience what I did?  (I am 50 so this might just apply to that age group and not those with younger bodies that can be punished without regret.)

Sue /HJ

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From: Roy <roy_hiking at yahoo.com> 

> I have planned the start of my PCT hike now I need some help with a few rides. 
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> I plan to fly into San Diego on about the 19th of April, then go to the border 
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> Then I will be trying to get a ride back from Warmer Springs to the ADZPCTKO, 
> then back to Warmer Springs after the Kick Off. 
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> Anyone going my way? 
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