Fit For Miles | A reluctant runner's ramblings on travel and fitness

Five Items I Returned After the AT

The advice commonly given to prospective thru-hikers is that you must rigorously test your gear prior to an extended undertaking

Feet are the workhorses of any long-distance undertaking. They do the lion’s share of the work and take the most

One of the major considerations when contemplating a thru-hike is, “Can I afford it?” Many hikers think they have arranged

Before starting my thru-hike, I posted my projected gear list which I had spent a long time dialing in and shaking

Everyone’s worst nightmare when planning a thru-hike is an injury that will end their journey prematurely. This is not only

Hello again! It’s been just over two weeks since I summited Mt. Katahdin and finished my Appalachian Trail thru-hike. Now

Welcome back for another trail update! Day 93: Campsite at mm2064.2 to Monson, ME – 12.2mi As expected, it rained

Welcome back for another trail update! Day 86: Full Goose Shelter to Campsite at mm1934- 20.1mi I was up and

Welcome back for another trail update! Day 79: Jeffers Brook Shelter to Lincoln, NH – 24.8mi I was on the

Welcome back for another trail update! Day 71: Cheshire, MA to Campsite at mm1606 – 27mi What an interesting day!