It seems to me the lesson learned is to know your limits. You were fortunate on the AT to have the bail out opportunities you used to get off the trail when hurting. Our hikes in the Olympics and Cascades rarely offer a way out so you’ve got to be certain you can finish what you started, and that means knowing your limits.
It seems to me the lesson learned is to know your limits. You were fortunate on the AT to have the bail out opportunities you used to get off the trail when hurting. Our hikes in the Olympics and Cascades rarely offer a way out so you’ve got to be certain you can finish what you started, and that means knowing your limits.
Accepting and being transparent about my limits is definitely something I was wrestling with in writing this piece. It's all too easy to glorify the pain and paint a picture of invincibility, which can end up being dangerous. At the same time, I am so incredibly grateful for the physical therapist who challenged my perceived limits and got me back to running pain-free and safe.
I have to agree with you. I've in Washington for at least 15 years--maybe more. It doesn't matter what trail you are on. You'd better know your limits! Unforgiving territory. :)
It seems to me the lesson learned is to know your limits. You were fortunate on the AT to have the bail out opportunities you used to get off the trail when hurting. Our hikes in the Olympics and Cascades rarely offer a way out so you’ve got to be certain you can finish what you started, and that means knowing your limits.
Accepting and being transparent about my limits is definitely something I was wrestling with in writing this piece. It's all too easy to glorify the pain and paint a picture of invincibility, which can end up being dangerous. At the same time, I am so incredibly grateful for the physical therapist who challenged my perceived limits and got me back to running pain-free and safe.
I have to agree with you. I've in Washington for at least 15 years--maybe more. It doesn't matter what trail you are on. You'd better know your limits! Unforgiving territory. :)