[pct-l] Mileage

[Jeffrey Olson]

I got this from a journal on postholer.  Not having gotten beyond seven 
weeks on the trail I'm fascinated to hear how hiking changes as over the 
months as it becomes the day-to-day norm. 

Jeff... 

Since section O I have increased my normal daily mileage to 30+ and even 
managed a pair of 36 milers. Rather than being more tired as you might 
expect, I actually have more energy. My body is used to hiking from 6AM 
to 7 PM pretty much non-stop. I have found short breaks are best for me 
and lunch is usually just a 15 minute affair. I never would have guessed 
this strategy would works so well. You might think this is rushing 
things but actually I still travel the same pace, just longer. The 
result besides extra miles, is a more intense feeling of acomplishment. 
Besides if you sit somewhere too long out here the ants crawl all over 
you like right now!