Tuesday August 1, 2023. Hot and humid.
Up at 7:45 with alarm. Had breakfast, got ready, and on trail at 9:00 am.
Only 8.5 mile day in 6:45 hours. First 5 miles was VA rollercoaster. Really killed me after 15 miles yesterday. Did several breaks to rest my sore feet today.
Feet hurt a lot by mile 4 and were problematic all day.
Got to Blackburn at 3:45. Feet really hurt and that issue in left ankle was bad today. Could not have gone much further!
Got unpacked and bedding set up by 4:30. Only person in the 4 person bunk house so far. No electricity but 4 walks and a roof. S my till a lot better than a shelter. Had recovery mix a bit late.
Went to screened porch and chilled and charged phone.
Feet still sore. Tomorrow will be interesting, but I have much longer to rest tonight and a fairly easy hike once I climb back up the .3 miles onto the AT from Blackburn.
Ate dinner at 7:15. Nice talk with Adam the caretaker. Gave me cookies and a chocolate bar. Done and cleaned up about 7:55. The curry noodles were good and spicy!!!!
Technical Notes:
- Water liters: 3
- Miles: 8.5
- Time: 7:30
- Elevation gain: ??
- Elevation descent: ??
- Calories consumed: ??
- Calories burned: ??
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