I ran into a friend at the drugstore today. Telling them about this blog made me realize I really should do an update. (so sorry)
Things are going well. I bought a new truck in January, the comfort and security of having a vehicle as ambitious as me is a relief. I’m not so concerned about getting stuck up these insane mountain roads anymore, although it’s happened once…just last week.
I’ve jogged or walked every morning with the exception of two mornings in the last 6 weeks. And just this week I’ve begun walking with my pack. There’s about 25lbs in it now…over the next several months, I’ll steadily increase the weight and the distance I travel each morning. I’m up to a few kilometres every morning, although I usually average 5km before I start my shift at the radio station. I usually walk down hill then jog up, although there’s no jogging with the pack on, at least not right now. Not desiring an injury, I’m fully taking advantage of the less than 400 days I have left before I leave.
i finally finished that damn game that held up my thru-hiking course for weeks, now i can get started again and advance through my curriculum, however putting it on pause totally took the wind from my sails. I have to schedule study time or else it won’t get done. Of course I’m blaming it on training, but I also need to realize the thru-hike course IS also part of my training.
I’m feeling pretty good for the most part these days. this thursday, I’m taking my hike plans live to FB at 7pm. If you want to check out the feed, add me to FB Janine Wilson. I’ll discuss the gear I’m using, set it up on live TV, explain my plans, show my food, and answer any questions people may have. You should definitely check it out…hell you don’t even need to leave home!
I also cannot wait until spring gets here and I can begin hiking and camping for real without the creature comforts of having a vehicle nearby when I’ve been dumb enough to camp in a billion degrees below zero. That in itself will definitely help with the training and experience of what the PCT will bring me in 2018.