Miles Hiked Today - 4.6
Total Miles Hiked on AT - 454.8/2,193 (20.74%)
Chatfield Shelter (541.1) to Atkins, Virginia- Relax Inn (545.7) - hotel stay at Relax Inn
Total ascent - 363’
Total descent - 1,276’
Total States Completed - 1/14
Really low-key, relaxing day today. A very short hike this morning brought me to Atkins around 9:30am. The trek was nice and smooth with some great scenery along the way. I had a shower, completed my laundry, and got my resupply all before noon once arriving into town.
I spent the better part of the day chilling in the hotel room, talking with family, and eating. Days like this are really important to my recovery. At days end - I sort of feel like a slacker - but it’s all part of the journey.
Through some research today - I’ve decided to give Superfeet insoles a try for my shoes. I’m going to give them a call tomorrow about shipping options. If it’s too late to get to Pearisburg by Friday - I’ll have them sent to my next town - Daleville. My Lone Peak Altra’s are zero drop shoes - meaning they don’t have that arch support on the heal by design. It’s really intended to give your feet a more natural shape and be better for other areas of the body. So - maybe just more time will do the trick - I’m hiking with an open mind this week.
Big week for me. 91.3 miles to Pearisburg. I had hoped to try to pull this off in 5 days - with Friday afternoon arrival - but I’m going to play it day by day. The elevation profile says it’s possible - but I just checked the weather and it’s supposed to rain 4/5 days this week. The rain, terrain, and how I’m feeling will dictate if it’s 5 days or 6-7 into Pearisburg.
To a great week ahead! Keep it strong out there!
A house along the trail this morning
My resting spot today
Great open field views
Grassy trail - good on the feet
Starting to turn into the “green tunnel”
A stream crossing
This was an awesome shot
Looks like a golf course - but it’s not
My resupply location
Sunrise in Virginia
Frost covered field
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