My story made the news

[WolfCBP]

Happy to say my story made the local news. Whiteblaze.net folks deserve much thanks for helping me continue to learn as much as possible about safe hiking.

I hesitated to share, but decided to in case others can find some inspiration.

Page 5 is where it is. http://www.northernvatimes.com/pdf/p...index.html#p=4

[Yankytyke]

Can't read the article due to my iPad not wanting I zoom in. I did see that you are overweight, as am I. I've always believed the best thing about hiking is seeing skinny people puff & pant up an incline to see my fat ass already there admiring the view

[WolfCBP]

Here is scan of it Yanky. http://i.imgur.com/OIpzpRv.jpg

And yes, I find that I can already out hike some of my thin friends. I struggle on inclines, but the rest I can coast for miles and they want to rest.

[Wise Old Owl]

Nice post - glad everything turned out all right.

[goin'4ahike]

Happy to say my story made the local news. Whiteblaze.net folks deserve much thanks for helping me continue to learn as much as possible about safe hiking.

I hesitated to share, but decided to in case others can find some inspiration.

Page 5 is where it is. http://www.northernvatimes.com/pdf/p...index.html#p=4

Thank you for sharing your story! Anytime someone turns their life around the way you have...it IS truly inspirational. I wish you all the best as you train... and for a safe, rewarding adventure on the trail in 2016.

[kolokolo]

Thanks for sharing your story. I hope you find success and meaning in your journey.

[imscotty]

WolfCBP, thank you for sharing your inspirational story. Hope you keep on this positive path both physically and metaphorically.

[Ender]

Thank you for sharing your story, best of wishes moving forward!

[Black Viper]

Your story is an inspiration, and I wish you all the best, on the AT and beyond.

[Yankytyke]

If ever you want to meet up & hike together let me know. We can really show up these skinny people
Yeah my heart pounds on the inclines, but if my hike isnt in double digits then I don't feel like I've hiked at all.

[MDSection12]

Stories like these can be of great help to others, thanks for sharing.

[slbirdnerd]

Wolf, thank you for sharing your inspiring story. Many of us have been there, my friend, and hiking is such therapy. I too have often thought about it being a great metaphor for life. I just started section hiking last year, but even that keeps me on track for a goal with exercise and conditioning to do and preparations to manage and "experience" trips to take--I've had the best time on some of my overnights with Meetup Group strangers! I'm looking forward to following your journey.

[mad4scrapping]

Wolf-- I can so relate to your story. You are not alone. Not by a long shot. Thanks for sharing your story. Hang in there! Maybe we will meet on the trail one day!

[magneto]

Wolf:

Hey that is great! Thanks for sharing you story - it helps to remember such things when the going gets tough.

Best of luck and all success on your 2016 thru attempt.


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[Foresight]

Courage triumphs over cowardice once again! Congrats my man, you're among friends...cherish it, make your mark and, if you're so inclined, pass it on.

[JumpMaster Blaster]

Awesome. So happy for you. Keep at it!

[WILLIAM HAYES]

sometimes you just have have to put your head down and keep on trucking and never give up -good luck to you see you down the trail one day

[Old Hiker]

Greetings, Wolf !!

Kudos to you and your good decisions. Keep them going.

When do you plan to start in 2016? My starting date is 29 Feb 2016 right now. I get an extra day to hike the Trail and it's my late mom's birthday.

Sidetrail: I lived in Dale City - Smallwood Court - for 5 years while working in the Pentagon - '87-92. Where are you in Prince William County?

Hope to see you on the Trail. I'll be the old, slow guy you zip by.

[WolfCBP]

When do you plan to start in 2016?

Sidetrail: I lived in Dale City - Smallwood Court - for 5 years while working in the Pentagon - '87-92. Where are you in Prince William County?

I will be going SOBO in June and for the second question, really close to Hoadly and Dale Blvd.

I look forward to seeing others on the trail so we can share the triumph together.