[pct-l] thru-hike or section-hike

[Jeffrey Olson]

In 2005 on my SOBO section hike it took this 53 year old body five weeks 
to go from eight miles a day to 20.  I'm sure Linda will agree that it's 
never too late to start training.  At this point you'll need to devote 
at least 2 - 6 hours a day or more to training, including core 
strengthening and cross-training and hiking of course.  Include zeros 
every three or four days if you train on the upper end.  Let your body 
heal... 

Also, the -self-discipline you exhibit now will do you well when your 
spirit and emotions wilt while on the trail...  And they will!!!

Jeffrey Olson
Martin, SD

Linda Bakkar wrote:
> It is probably too late for the cross training, if you are beginning a thru-hike this season.  
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