Hi folks! I'm starting a SOBO thru hike sometime early August, and trying to finish by Christmas. Is this insane? A little info: I'm 26. Not a physical masterpiece, but in decent shape and totally comfortable in the woods (I lead month-long, unsupported expeditions for a living and take personal trips on my "off time"). During my last two week-long trips we averaged about 15 miles per day...drinking whiskey with dinner, sleeping until we felt like waking, and taking time for pictures/long breaks in beautiful spots. I feel like once I'm back in the "expedition mode" (wake up early ->hike all day->sleep->repeat), it shouldn't be impossible to bump up my daily average. Clearly hiking 2k+ miles is no cake walk, but is it really all that absurd to attempt a 12/25 finish date? Not a newbie hiker, but definitely a newbie AT thru-hiker. Any thoughts or facts would be appreciated.