[pct-l] Fit for a thru-hike?

[Paul Bodnar]

My thru-hike start date is rapidly approaching and I personally have fallen behind on my physical training for this years hike.  The station fire has closed down my favorite and close hiking ground (excuse #1).  I've been walking when I get a chance, but work has really slowed my training... (excuse #2).  I'm planning on my first major hike next week...I'm still waiting for my permit (excuse #3).  The excuses I have seem valid but they are just excuses.  About 15% of hikers leave the trail due to injury and physical training could potentially eliminate this.  I really need to intensify my training.  I don't want to be a statistic.  

 

If there are other hikers out there that haven't intensified their training I hope they start now... there isn't much time left.  And don't feel alone I will be starting my intense training at the same time...

 

Today... I'm walking and jogging at least ten miles...to see how it feels.  My mind says it will be easy...but I will find out what my body says.

 

Paul 

 

below is the link to PCT statistics

 

http://hikethru.com/about-the-pct/thru-hike-success-rate
 		 	   		  
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