I'm 32 years old and I plan on leaving Springer Mt. Just around the beginning of May. The other thing I want to note is I am a college student and have only 112 days to hike this. I KNOW I can get it done faster actually. I have ran 6 marathons, my PR being 3 hours 35 minutes. I also have ran one intense 50k trail run as well. I know I will not be running this and it's a far longer challenge than any marathon I have ever ran. This has been my dream to accomplish since I was 17 and I have this window of time to accomplish it. I know there are people who say, to section hike it, etc. for more time. I won't accept section hike or take more time, it's Thru Hike or nothing for me~! I have already made up my mind that I will accomplish this journey. I already have most of my gear purchased. I guess what I am looking for is just a little reassurance from some veteran hikers here that I CAN hike the entire AT in 112 days = 3.68 months. Any insight will be taken with an open mind.
thanks,
~paintedstars~
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