Back to the woods! It was tough saying goodbye to Austin .... Being out here by myself will be slightly more intimidating, but it had to happen sometime!
Riding back to the trail this time was way different than the first time. I knew Alex had tried to give me advice originally, but I didn't have enough of a basis to really understand it. I was able to absorb a lot more of it this time. Tips about how to keep your feet from blistering (lubricate during the day, take your boots off at every break, make sure they're bone dry at night) and how to enjoy the trail (Alex recommends being butt naked in a lake at least twice a day).
My first day back in the woods was supposed to be a short one, but I got antsy and did twelve miles instead. Bad mistake. Now my left knee is on the blink so I have a ten mile day and s seven mile day lined up to recuperate.
Major pluses..... Beautiful views off white cap mountain! P.s. I'm at mile 78 for those who are counting!
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