Hey Guys,
I'm new to the boards so hopefully you'll cut me a little slack if I'm out of line.
I'm currently planning a thru hike for Spring 2013 and this site has helped me immensely. But the only reservation I am having at the moment is that I am currently in really good running shape. I'm running 7 days a week and logging about 60-70 miles a week. I'm concerned, after reading some posts, that after the AT I may have some serious damage do my body. Thru hiking has always been a dream of mine, albeit a short dream at 24 years old.
I have searched the net pretty well and I havent found a direct answer to my problem.
So hopefully someone can speak to this issue. Being in good shape and hauling a light pack (<24lb w/o water), how quickly do you recover? How possible is permanent damage? Is this a valid concern?
Thanks in advance!