Make it count: Day #43

Day #43 - AT Hike

Friday, April 24 - Day #43 - AT Hike

Miles Hiked Today - 10.6
Total Miles Hiked on AT - 545.2/2,193 (24.86%)

Hostal (625.5) to Pearisburg (636.1) - hotel stay at the Plaza Motel in Pearisburg

Total ascent - 1,519’
Total descent - 2,899’

Total States Completed - 1/14

**Rain Day

Pretty chill day today. I got started around 8:30am and hiked 1/2 mile back to the AT trail from the Hostal. Then 10.6 miles on the AT - and another mile to my hotel once I got to the edge of Pearisburg. So - really 12.1 miles total - only 10.6 miles on the AT.

It rained on/off during the hike - but not too bad. I called my mom on FaceTime- and she walked with me for a few miles (we even saw a snake while she was on with me). I got into Pearisburg around 1:30 pm. It was really nice to finish a day in the early afternoon - my daily finishes have been after 6pm all week.

I grabbed a shower, did my laundry, went to the post office, and did my resupply at the grocery store all before 5pm. 2 great additions upon my arrival at the Plaza Motel. My Superfeet inserts had arrived today - even though I had received word they were to only arrive on Monday after I had gone. This was a great surprise - I’ll give them a try on the next stretch and see if I can notice any improvements. My feet have actually been hanging tough all week - but if these can help that heel pain - I’ll give it a whirl. The other awesome addition - and a special “Thank You” to my friend Martha - was a homemade mask I can wear while resupplying in towns — plus, homemade cookies and some sports rubs for my aching muscles. Thanks again Martha - I really appreciate your support!

After a brief nap - I went across the street and picked up dinner at a Mexican Restaurant (take out only). Chicken fajitas- really tasty. Then - to finish an extremely solid day - I had a virtual Happy Hour at 7:30pm with all my Lifetime Fitness friends back in Colorado! Even though I’m gone for a few months - these get togethers are really, really awesome & special. It’s great to see everybody, get an update on life in Colorado, and feel that connection again.

It’s 10pm now - I’m fired up to do absolutely nothing tomorrow. My body needs this Zero. Have a great Saturday!