Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Day 71...It's Hard to Keep this UP

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We conclude that if we are going to make it, we may need help.
Day 71
Start - Black Horse Gap (mile 744.2)
End - Jennings Creek Rd (mile 759.7)
Miles walked - 14.5
Total Ascent - 2,221.8 ft
Total Descent - 3,687.3 ft
Total Grade - 406.3 ft/mi
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[@kathleenmichalek3126]

I am glad you are taking a rest and think that you and Will are great parents working it out so Captain can continue. Take care of you.

[@marilynm5024]

So sad to see you cry. But you are making a good decision to rest. So glad you have Will to hike with Captain!!!!! Will gets to be a part of the hike. Captain will have so many good memories of this hike. Just seeing Will and you working as a team!! You guys inspire me. Take care of yourself.

[@WorldTowning]

None of this works without TEAMWORK, thanks for recognizing that.

[@nancywittendorfer5982]

One Day At A Time. That's all you need to do. Love you sunshine, love you captain, Nan

[@ethanmontgomery4413]

Ive had major issues with Altra lone peak zero drop shoes. Something about the zero drop caused me to have ankle pain which I self diagnosed as sinus tarsai syndrome. Ive never had ankle problems in thousands of miles of hiking until wearing the altras. Switching shoes was the answer. The pain subsided quickly after switching shoes. Hope you get it figured out.

[@WorldTowning]

same here

[@judygoode5866]

I’m sad for you , but glad you are putting your health first. You don’t want to permanently damage your feet. Praying for healing and strength ❤️❤️❤️

[@joankline343]

Excellent trail magic and sermon. 💖. I just found you tonight and have enjoyed your video. Happy Trails! Be careful, stay safe and enjoy your Hike. 👌😎🙏💖👣

[@sharimahigab1292]

Biking and listening to sunshine ☀️… preparing for biking Camino august 2024!!!

[@marysalmon2367]

If you are doing more damage, you will potentially not be able to finish. Better to take the rest days and hopefully get back to enjoying the trail. Enjoying the trail and the time with your son is far more important than the title "thru hiker' But being a type A myself, I do get it.

[@WorldTowning]

Damn Type A. Ha

[@verthosand]

Platypuses have always been my go to. I have three and they have never punctured.

[@ajparks79]

Captain is wearing a shirt that bears my high school mascot.. Blackhawks!!! We use that exact hawk head...

[@Golfpt62]

Awww don’t cry. You can always come back and get these miles. You rest and then come back and hike

[@mariegroves2370]

Juniper Berries (they come in capsules) will help with swelling in joints. ( just take a tsp of Gin because I have trouble swallowing )

[@suemoore1965]

I was just watching someone else's video and they talked about how they changed their diet up to more high fat less carbs and how that totally helped his tendonitis.

[@blueberrypieology3088]

Ugh, and there I was congratulating you on hiking all together at that time. Belated hugs for you Jessica. I’m so proud of all of you and how far you’ve come. Sending you lots of good thoughts and kindness ❤

[@WorldTowning]

I wish, but we will do a hike together at some point on the trail.

[@dennismatthews6660]

Thank you!

[@hikingfeedsmysoul6960]

Zero drop gave me terrible tendinitis and since then, I only wear Topo 5mm. Haven’t had an issue since

[@WorldTowning]

apparently this happens with a lot of people with zero drop

[@ItsMe-ex2vu]

TRAILVENTURE 2 WP - Looks like a really good choice

[@WorldTowning]

they are working for me

[@mariegroves2370]

And you blow the shofar on the New Moon and the beginning of each season.

[@ladidi5222]

I’m so glad you’re listening to your body. I know you were sad and I hate seeing you cry. It makes me sad too. Well you’ll have to give Will a trail name. Love you guys. Stay safe.😊

[@eileenderheim3768]

I am sure it was a hard choice but think you made the right decision. You have to take care of yourself in order to be there for others. Plus it will give Captain and ''Sherpa Will' time to create some memories on the hike . Take care and hope the rest and ICE helps you to heal. Hugs.

[@Lovesracing19]

Sorry you ate hurting again. I followed a hiker on AT last year and she had your same problem. She had to end up getting off trail. She wasn't able to get off trail and rest a few days. Hope you feel better. Safe travels.

[@helenvwalker7919]

Good call. Take care of yourself❤

[@abroadwandering]

❤❤❤❤

[@geraldinemcgurk447]

Sorry for my ignorance but what is a community tab? I did wonder and worried about what happened to you during those empty days until I saw your short notice on FB.

[@kingrafferty]

If you go to their main page on youtube there are tabs at the top. One of them is Community. It is where they can leave messages for us in real time. Hope this helps.

[@WorldTowning]

Thanks for helping explain. I don't get a lot of time and service to respond on the trail.