[pct-l] No trophies, no flowers, no flashbulbs, no line...

[chwillet at indiana.edu (Christopher Willett)]

The real winners are those who enjoy their hike.  Fast, slow, or in
between.  What is important is to enjoy however much time you have.

Chris

On Thu, 25 Sep 2003, Chuckie V wrote:

> I am inclined to laugh every time I read the posts here about someone setting a "record pace" during their thru-hike.  There are no trophies at the end of the PCT and there is no prize purse.  Even if there were a purse given out to the fastest hikers, I'm sure no one would want to wear it, unless it were silicon-impregnated nylon, of course.  
>  
> The real winners are the ones who can afford to take as long as they want in reaching their destination. 
>  
> -Chuckie V
> A professional athlete and slow PCT thru-hiker, believe it or not.
> 
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