Rain, Zero Days, and 26-Mile Day

Stats: Friday night 5/20, MM 795.5
(68 new miles, 804.3 total miles)

At Natural Bridge

I’ll start the week with good news: the doctor checked my feet, including x-rays, and nothing is fractured. I have a bit of arthritis but other than that everything looks good. I’m cleared to keep going, thank you for all your prayers!

Rain, Rain, Go Away!

Stats: Saturday night 5/14, MM 727.5

(92.9 new miles, 736.3 total miles)

It’s May, the rain is supposed to be gone…but it rained every day. Thankfully not a hard or soaking rain every day, but I feel like I was wet much of the week. This week was also harder with phone reception. I think I had 3 days without any reception, which is unusual.

Rain, Mud, Rain, and Snow??

Stats: Sunday night 5/8, MM 634.6

(90.8 new miles, 643.4 total miles)

This has been one rainy week, with mud and even a little snow. I stopped more than usual at hotels or hostels, but still managed 90 miles in 6 days because I didn't have a zero day until this weekend with Mary.

Passed the 500-Mile Mark

 Stats: Saturday night 4/30, MM 543.8

(96.5 new miles, 552.6 total miles)

I hit two milestones this week: passed the 500 mile mark, and I’m now 25% of the way through my hike! If I can keep my miles up I’ll finish in September as planned.