There is a thread going on about why people quit- so I am wondering- what do you think are reasons or factors that contributed to you successfully competing a thru hike? For me- it was my need to do it. I needed the challenge for many reasons. And I have a high threshold for pain. And I had a very supportive family. I wanted to do the whole thing.
To be clear- I have a high respect for section hikers, and my hiking in the future will be in sections- no matter which trail I choose.