Feb 2, 2023Liked by Terrell Johnson, Melissa Gopp-Warner (she/her)
Absolutely love this - thanks for sharing, Terrell! Reminds me of a quote in one of my all-time favourite films (Before Sunrise), "The answer lies in the attempt."
Bravo on capturing the feel & lessons of the trail and your story! For more inspiration and good memoir writing, I recommend Scott & Jenny Jurek’s book “North” about their AT odyssey. (Scott is a legendary ultrarunner confronting middle age and his athletic decline.)
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.
'What does the trail want to teach me?'
I love this story. The path is the point. It always was. And yet I will always need to learn that again.
So much to learn...Thanks for sharing. Loved it.
Your courage to keep trying is inspiring! That’s a strength too.
Absolutely love this - thanks for sharing, Terrell! Reminds me of a quote in one of my all-time favourite films (Before Sunrise), "The answer lies in the attempt."
Just like in life, it's not the finish line, but the experiences on the way that make up the story.
Bravo on capturing the feel & lessons of the trail and your story! For more inspiration and good memoir writing, I recommend Scott & Jenny Jurek’s book “North” about their AT odyssey. (Scott is a legendary ultrarunner confronting middle age and his athletic decline.)
Wow!!! Just Wow!!!
Such a great read! So inspirational! Thanks for sharing!
THAT. WAS. FANTASTIC. Thank you for sharing.
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.
Wow, what a story and beautifully written. Thank you for sharing. 😀
awesome story, thanks for sharing! 🏃🏻♂️
Thanks ! Be the Ball!!!🏃🏾