Striding Out with Chronic Pain | Appalachian Trail SOBO

In early 2019, a student at Falmouth University asked if she could make a short film about my story with chronic pain and my hopes of hiking and completing the 2,200 mile Appalachian Trail southbound later that year. This video shows some of my story, my fears, and some of the training I put in place to get myself as ready as possible to attempt the first long trail thru hike of my life. Will I be ready to set off?
Happy watching and I look forward to hearing your thoughts in the comments.
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[@thughes990]

As someone that has suffered from chronic pain for the past 25 years, I find you inspirational. I appreciate that you don’t gloss over the fact that the pain is always there. Can’t wait to see you take on the CD this year!

[@snodrog5]

Thank you Gail. Sharing with the SoBo groups!

[@GailMuller]

Thank you John, that's super kind x

[@kayleegwyn2905]

Gail you are such an inspiration. Thank you so much for being so open and sharing this with all of us!

[@GailMuller]

Thank you, and thanks for taking to time to watch it and sub to. Really appreciate your encouragement (and those book reviews!) x

[@ruthsharrock3573]

Amazing watch, love this, wonderful to see your determination and perseverance. It gives me hope. Thank you xx

[@GailMuller]

Thank you Ruth. You absolutely should have hope. If my story can tell you anything, it's that you can achieve anything too. x

[@papa-paul-uk]

Unstoppable, a true inspiration, thankyou

[@snowymatrix]

You go Gail!💚

[@GailMuller]

Cheers Snowy!

[@pilgrimspassage8834]

Wow, amazing. You really are an inspiration.....look what you have achieved and are achieving. Next year I'm off on some Alltrails routes because of you...

[@gonewild1220]

Your living proof that with a positive mindset and attitude you can achieve personal life goals!!! Good to see this video again G much respect for being so open and sharing your thoughts and magic!!! 👣🥇

[@GailMuller]

You are just the BEST Jodz xx

[@juststef2451]

I loved watching this, thank you for sharing your story. I enjoyed following your travels on the Appalachian trail on Instagram. I actually live very close to the trail and have always found it fascinating but always thought I’m too old and out of shape for it. But your story is very inspiring and makes me think maybe it’s not out of reach

[@GailMuller]

Thanks so much Stef, I am really glad you enjoyed coming along on the trail with me! Many more to come I hope. You are absolutely NOT too old or out of shape. It's just walking, and you will be able to do a little more every day. I am rooting for you! If I can do it from the state I was in, then you can too. xx

[@tansy22]

Love this Gail! Just about everything if seen and heard from you just increases my love and respect for you. Pain is such a powerful teacher👍👍💚❤

[@GailMuller]

Thank you Tansey, I feel super humbled and grateful for your comment. Pain has absolutely been one of my greatest teachers, my worst enemy and my best mate too! Sending love to you and yours over there x

[@StarrDaniel]

Nice

[@GailMuller]

Cheers! :)

[@franrd4254]

It seems that the physical and mental training for the Appalachian Trail did work. It is possible that when you started the trail you had little confidence that you would be able to finish it. Sometimes we are our best friend and our worst enemy

[@GailMuller]

True words Fran! We are indeed both those things. I couldn't believe that I managed to keep going and kept thinking that it might end anytime, but actually using my body in the way I did on the trail gave me the best health and least pain I've had in many years. Wonderful!

[@pamgalicki]

Did I miss it? What’s your diagnosis?