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  1. Continued Training

    We went to our favorite park, Red Mountain, yesterday. Let the dogs run in the enclosed dog park before the hike to let Gypsy work off her nervous "I'm riding in the car OMG!" energy and then went onto the trail. She's now wearing the backpack, although it's probably not going to make the trek on the AT: it's too small, old and starting to fall apart. But for a pack that's a good 10 years old, it's allowed to die. She's just getting used to the idea of wearing a pack over her harness and ...
  2. Step Two: Start training

    Easier said than done. But as I'm posting to this journal, it's a journey of one step after the other. One step at a time.

    Training for someone like me -- overweight, chronic pain, occasional balance problems -- is a very slow and arduous process. Add to that, I also need to train the dogs. I guess this is where I express my gratitude that I am owned by a Gypsy. She pushes me, nay, FORCES me to get up, get going, GO. Joker will happily snooze away the day with me in bed. He's used ...
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  3. Turner's Gap to Rocky Run Shelter


    Video of a very quick section hike in and around Turner’s Gap from Dahlgren Backpackers Campground to Rocky Run Shelter and up and back from the Washington Monument parking lot, about 8.1 miles. Overnight was at the Dahlgren Backpackers Campground. Very nice, with well water at the restroom that has heated showers and there is also a winter/frost free spigot just up the service road. We ate at the Old South Mountain Inn in Boonsboro. Excellent Sunday morning brunch! ...

    Updated 04-10-2016 at 21:29 by Kaptainkriz

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  4. Mom and Me on the AT: Kalalau on the Napali Coast

    Did this hike a while back but never actually posted the link! This entry is more informative. Starting AT in March/April 2016

    http://momandmeontheat.blogspot.com/...-of-kauai.html
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  5. Step One: Commit to doing it

    I'll be journaling here so I don't drive my friends crazy with all my planning, figuring, dreaming, etc.

    So why did an out of shape, 46 year old woman with fibromyalgia decide she's going to hike a section of the AT with her two dogs? Because when we're out hiking, it's one of the few times I feel completely alive and at peace. It hurts. Walking up and down hills and putting miles on my feet and back HURTS. But then, I always hurt. I hurt just sitting and watching TV. I'd rather be ...
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