#JoGLE

[@thomas-bear-hecht]

Ich schaue das zwar erst gut ein Jahr, nachdem du es gepostet hast. Aber ich wollte dir schreiben, was du für ein toller, bewundernswert starker Mensch bist, trotz der Schmerzen.

[@paulwright903]

Listening to you talk about the walk and the frustration of the pain and not being able to keep going, your body is with you for the rest of your life and the walk can be done another time, but I would be just like you and try and push on regardless of the pain I am feeling, I did when I did the coast to coast when I was younger. You don’t really have a time limit then keep resting until you feel better I watched you from the start including your practice walk don’t give up yet. Good Luck.

[@ellihikes]

Thank you for understanding! Yes, you're totally right.... in hindsight it would have been better to stop right away instead of pushing myself.... it took some time for me to realise and accept it, but it finally hit me and I'm grateful it did 😊

[@lisamacmillan7365]

Absolutely love how are this video is, we all feel your pain and have personally been there many times with blisters, sciatica and plantar fachiitis.......but we prevail and keep fighting! Thank you so much for being so open and honest in your journey 😘

[@ellihikes]

🥹🥹 thank you so much for the kind words and the encouragement! That means so much and I'm really happy that you've been enjoying the videos 🥰 thank you so much for following along!

[@lizwallace273]

I feel so for you! I had plantar fasciitis several years ago and it is very painful and aggravating. Sadly, it does take a while to heal but the good news is that it does heal and you will be as good as new. I struggled for months before I finally saw a doctor and he advised me things to do to help my feet heal. I am so hopeful that new footwear and insoles will help you. My doctor prescribed a night splint for my foot that held my foot in a flexed position, rather than letting the toes drop down. It sounds crazy (and it was a little difficult to get used to sleeping in it) but it really helped.

[@ellihikes]

Thank you so much! I tried the night splint too, but it didn't do much for me (could only get a cheap one, not very well made and just uncomfortable, maybe that was the reason why it didn't work)... the stretching and exercises made the biggest difference for me!

[@alienzombie1819]

had tears watching you go through the pain barrier, so glad your listening to your body, I have 100% faith that you will find a way to finish your marathon trip, as always looking forward to your next adventure. 😊

[@ellihikes]

Thank you so much for the encouragement, really means a lot 😊 will take it slow and not mess up the recovery 😊

[@nickchurchman6815]

The mental challenge of solo hiking is enormous - especially when injured and you are doing so well being balanced and staying focused. Thank you for sharing your inspirational journey

[@ellihikes]

It really is a challenge! Thank you so much for your kind words, that means a lot 😊

[@MariaWinter-c7l]

Dear Elli, I do not know you , of course, but watching your videos over the course of this walk I have begun to understand your depth of feelings for this walk - and in fact for all your walks .From this understanding I have an insight, a little bit, into your frustrations now. This 71 year old woman is so inspired by your tenacity and believes in your judgement about what you should decide to do next. I wish I could say something to make you feel better. You are a true walker of the earth. You challenge yourself and inspire yourself. You challenge others and inspire others. Take very good care of yourself - you are so worth it. Maria.

[@ellihikes]

Ohhhh, your comment had me in tears! Thank you so much for these kind words, sympathy and encouragement. That really means so much and I'm so glad I could bring my feelings across 💕🥰

[@nickwinter991]

I really hope the pain and the frustration of not being able to make progress is now in the past and that you are pain-free and by now heading south through northern England. Keep going, Elli!😀

[@ellihikes]

Thank you so much for understanding and the encouragement :) the new shoes definitely made a huge difference :)

[@nickwinter991]

@@ellihikes That's great news, I'm so glad new shoes have helped. Probably, no shoes are going to last a long time when you are walking a long way with a heavy pack. Maybe you should plan on another new pair of shoes on this hike in a few hundred miles?

[@ellihikes]

Yes, definitely! Was planning to change them regularly even before this happened.... just thought they would still have another 200miles in them...but I did a lot of road walking in beginning....

[@ervinslens]

Gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous work! You presented this masterfully!

[@ellihikes]

Thank you!!

[@andywalls7424]

Ive been catching up on your videos after returning from some adventures in Scotland myself. Ive really enjoyed them and love what youve set out to do... Just so sorry to see the foot problems you have. Find a podiatrist if you can. - ive had plantir faciatus (however its spelt!) And its not fun, and takes time to heal, hence specialist advice is really worthwhile. Fingers crossed for you, i hope things improve 🤞. And what a cool dog you have! Otto is a star

[@ellihikes]

Thank you so much for the kind words and the encouragement :)

[@jheronimusbosch999]

“The good way” hope you will be fine, take it easy.

[@ellihikes]

Thank you so much 😊😊🤗

[@THE-RIVER-RAT]

I really hope you are able to continue your Trek. But please don't push yourself to breaking point, just remember you're only young and there's always another year, the last thing you want is to permanently injure yourself. Good luck and can't wait to see the next video.

[@ellihikes]

Thank you so much, you’re totally right and I’m glad that I finally took it seriously and listened to my body :)

[@m1klgordon]

Best wishes, Elli. Go girl but do not risk a permanent injury!

[@ellihikes]

I won't, thank you so much 😊😊

[@jamesalexander4926]

Good luck, I hope you can continue with the walk.

[@ellihikes]

Thank you so much!!!

[@Johnnyboi1971]

I think you need a good walking shoe with a 2cm heel to elevate your heel and how you walk ,along with a sturdy sole with a slight turn up at the toe, i hope all goes well for you and Otto and if you have to stop the hike you can rejoin where you stopped,causing further and possible long term damage should be avoided at all costs, well that was my pennys worth of advice hope it helps.

[@ellihikes]

Yes, that's what I ordered, new shoes with a lot of cushion! Definitely taking it slow and letting it heal 😊 thank you!!

[@peteswift1658]

Good luck. Don't get in the cycle of doing too much, making the injury return. Take it carefully, listen to yourself.

[@ellihikes]

No, I'm absolutely taking it seriously now 😊 thank you!

[@mrsrodney1]

Elli, if it flares again try at the next village or town if there is a chiropractor nearby. The adjustmemts that they can do for plantar fascitis are amazing and incredibly effective. (They will prob do a spinal adjustment too).

[@ellihikes]

That's a good idea, thank you! Definitely considering that if I end up with it again :)

[@mrsrodney1]

@ellihikes well let's hope you won't need to go...but to be honest it would be good for your body in general whilst doing a thru hike like yours. Its probably surprising how much it will have been jolted/overworked/out of alignment etc let alone your foot. They're all connected so will def be advantageous. Good luck. Hang in there! You and pooch are doing great x

[@gerardgeometre1862]

A really dramatic experimente. But finally everything is ging well😊. Keep on!

[@rayrushton1862]

I feel your pain. I have been through similar problems; fasciitis, knees, stress fracture ... But one day at a time keeping in the moment things pass." Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror. / Just keep going. No feeling is final" Rilke quote. I hope to do LEJOG in August my second attempt; spmetimes things don't go to plan 🐭

[@ellihikes]

Thank you so much for the encouragement 😊 you're cycling LEJoG?

[@rayrushton1862]

@@ellihikes No, hiking, I like to feel the ground beneath my feet. All the best and good luck; Lands End awaits you 🐁

[@stevenhogg2710]

hang in there elli your doing great

[@ellihikes]

Thank you so much 🤗🤗

[@traceylasslett5514]

Glad you following you instinct. All great stuff hope it does the trick with new shoes INSOLES etc. HOKA and insoles, knee pads game changers big time! ( helps my sister owns a running store) We hiked the AT together. (Young:)) Cheering for you and Otto!!! Trail on! (Even off a day on a day)forward!! 🥾🐕

[@ellihikes]

Thank you so much 😊😘🥰 that's what I did, ordered shoes with the mist cushioning I could find that fit me 😊😊

[@traceylasslett5514]

@@ellihikes hope it works out for you 🥾🐕

[@TAT660X]

I’ve had that foot injury in the past and it’s so painful 😖 Take care of yourself ❤

[@ellihikes]

It really is 😪 thank you :)

[@COYSMike]

Still got my finger's crossed for you! Be careful with your recovery. If you're near loch Lomond are you going to be heading anywhere near a town where you might be able to find a sports physio to give it a good look?

[@ellihikes]

Unfortunately there was not a lot around, most buses on that stretch won't take dogs so it was hard with Otto... luckily I could order a lot of stuff 😅😊

[@syrus3k]

I'm not sure if you're still out doing this, but if you are perhaps you could hire (or buy) a bicycle and do the rest via bike?? That way you could still camp and enjoy the country and give your foot a proper rest. I'm a bike packing guy so this comes naturally to me, but I'm sure you could enjoy cycling through the UK :)

[@syrus3k]

perhaps you could even borrow one from someone?

[@ellihikes]

Thank you :) I might do a backpacking trip in the future, but I think it's a bit more difficult with Otto (would need a small trailer for him too) and I'm not really a bike person 😅🙈 it's sooo much harder than walking for me 😅🙈🤪

[@johnward-128]

It’s better to stop Ellie the trail it’s going any were

[@ellihikes]

That's so true and I really learned it then 😊 always important that we listen to our body!