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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/prince_william/2014/0514/index.html#p=4
Yankytyke
05-15-2014, 20:20
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:)
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
05-15-2014, 20:36
Nice post - glad everything turned out all right.
goin'4ahike
05-15-2014, 21:07
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/prince_william/2014/0514/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
05-15-2014, 21:27
Thanks for sharing your story. I hope you find success and meaning in your journey.
imscotty
05-15-2014, 23:42
WolfCBP, thank you for sharing your inspirational story. Hope you keep on this positive path both physically and metaphorically.
Thank you for sharing your story, best of wishes moving forward!
Black Viper
05-16-2014, 13:20
Your story is an inspiration, and I wish you all the best, on the AT and beyond.
Yankytyke
05-16-2014, 13:33
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
05-16-2014, 13:34
Stories like these can be of great help to others, thanks for sharing. :)
slbirdnerd
05-16-2014, 15:50
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
05-16-2014, 21:32
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!
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
05-17-2014, 15:15
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
05-18-2014, 01:29
Awesome. So happy for you. Keep at it!
WILLIAM HAYES
05-18-2014, 11:05
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
05-18-2014, 11:20
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.
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.