After a lifetime of dreaming of this, I will be starting my thru-hike in mid-March--and will be turning 62 one month later. I would love to hear thoughts/suggestions on how to maximize my chance of success as an older female hiker. I am starting in mid-March to give myself as much time as possible to complete the hike, as I am worried about over-use injuries from pushing too hard. Other tips? Thoughts about what to do--or not do?