Why Did I Fail the PCT - What Am I Changing This Time

[@JupiterHikes]

Getting stoked for PCT2022! If you aren't already subscribe to this channel for more trail prep and hiking vids!

[@christopherch7307]

👍😎👍

[@johnnyhoover5870]

Hey bud, I live a little over a hour from Yosemite. If you want to come early to hike some there, I got 5 acres you are more than welcome to bring the van and camp here as long as you like. Plus when you hike this way on the pct if you need anything I can shuttle you or supplies.

[@nilly1497]

see you on the trail my man, when do you start

[@madisonmurdock3630]

Hope to see you on trail! My permit day is late April!

[@JupiterHikes]

@@madisonmurdock3630 Same to you!!

[@iannolon4624]

Never think of a past thru hike as a fail. You got out there and hiked 1000 miles. Goals can be great to use as motivation but also it’s also great to learn to appreciate the experience no matter how long your journey is! Happy trails man :)

[@lauraa1430]

These are all great tips. I got off bc of a combo of money+injury from not testing out shoes/insoles+depression. My ED made the way I ate on trail destroy my mental health. If anyone's reading, depression could go away on trail but there's other factors that could make it worse. Definitely don't put off getting help if you need it. Good luck all!

[@mikehenrick8407]

Hey Jupiter, I hiked the PCT in '13 and CDT/AZT/GET in '15. The biggest thing I've learned since then for training is LIFT WEIGHTS! I hated gyms my entire life until this year but finally started going to address some muscle imbalances that were causing me ankle pain while running. Since lifting regularly I no longer get the aches and pains that plagued me in the past. Plus it's good for bone density and tendon strength. Obviously you can't continue lifting once you start hiking but I think it would go a long way for injury prevention in that first month where everyone around you seems to be dealing with injuries. Love the videos and looking forward to more!

[@pauletteskalko5909]

This vlog brought back the sadness I felt when you struggling to “walk off” that foot pain was, in fact, caused by fractures. I was in my retired RN mode and thinking that it would result in you having to postpone your attempt. I’m envious of your mental fortitude in adjusting and not letting that keep you from continuing. I miss seeing your beautiful pen and water colors. Thank you for sharing as thoughtfully (as you always do) the process of preparing you do for each hike, and the importance of failing as a learning experience. Sometimes how you cope with the failing is the most important part. Sometimes an accident is just an accident, but controlling what you can and taking responsibility to act on those areas that need to be improved and sharing it with your viewers is very generous. Thank you

[@canyonsteinzig3263]

i failed too despite never getting hurt and starting slow that whole part worked perfectly. I ended up too slow ( also had an 11 year old with me) and just ran out of time at the bridge of the gods it’s a delicate balance thanks for your great content

[@Brandonreisinger]

I just put in my notice with my snazzy corporate job I’ve built over the last couple years. I’m not happy nor do I have the time to do things that make me happy. This video came at a perfect time. You have a calming and Inspiring video style. This video really gave me that extra little push that everything will be okay. I’ve also been inspired to hike the Tahoe rim trail this year. Starting July 4th weekend. So thanks Jupiter! You put a smile on my face today. ❤️

[@JupiterHikes]

Tahoe Rim Trail is awesome!!! And the perfect way to prepare for anything bigger. A lot of lesson, challenges, and beauty out there

[@TahoeTrailRunner23]

Very cool you have your eyes set towards the TRT. It’s a goal of mine this year as well, however with scheduling I’ll need to start early June, and likely not see many other hikers along the way unfortunately. Hopefully I’ll be able to see you on the trails during your thru-hike, always a blast to meet fellow hikers! 🤙🏻

[@TheHungryHiker]

LOVED your video! This one gave me all the PCT feels (and the canyon too!) I didn't know you were part of the PCT Class of 2018 - that's the same year I did my first thru-hike on the PCT. Then when I came back in 2019 for a second round, on Day 4 out on trail, I was day dreaming of getting into Big Bear, tripped over nothing and rolled my ankle. Stupid injury ended up pulling me off trail in another 600+ miles. Loved hearing from another hiker's perspective on what you did right and what you did wrong. I feel like I made the same mistakes too. We only keep getting better with each hike and you're 100% right - there's no one right way to hike these trails. Maybe I'll see you out on the PCT in Washington later this year!!

[@elainemarkey3429]

You have such an easy going style. Very relaxing to listen to you. I was following your last PCT hike and was so disappointed for you when you got hurt. Very excited to follow this time around.

[@JupiterHikes]

I was too! Honestly it's still hard to think about, but good to take the lessons from so here I am

[@Crowiferous]

The points about going too hard too early, and not training enough really resonate with me, and what I've seen amongst other thru hikers. Thank you for sharing the things you learned during your first PCT experience... can't wait to hear about your next one!

[@starfish-l8l]

I so appreciate your honesty and humility.

[@cottontalesfromthetrail5474]

Having reflective experiences is where personal growth is born. Although you could have done everything right and still had a misstep and broken your foot. I always appreciate you taking responsibility and hold yourself accountable for what happens in your life Jupiter! Happy Hiking!

[@whitemexican3923]

Good luck to you on your hike. I'll be behind you but on the CDT in April 2023. I like your presentation and it seemed very straightforward, interesting and transparent. Thank you for sharing.

[@oregonrain4249]

Wishing you well, no worries on past fails, tomorrow is a new day! Watching from Oregon, nearby PCT. Hike on 🥾🥾

[@MattShafter]

Wow 2018, time flies. As your personal Physical Therapist I'll tell you, you will do great on this attempt. 😍 Everyone take note of too much activity, too soon, after too little; it will get ya!

[@vannemocilac274]

I hear ya. In 2018 I did everything right and was successful on the AZT. 2019 I did not physically prepare at the gym and with yoga and with hikes with weight. I got 150 miles in and my knees said no. Humbling. Educational. Listen to the body. It always wins.

[@andrewgray2632]

Lots of respect for this guy - leads the video in away of he fell short / he failed. But then tell us he broke his foot!?! I bet he would’ve made it all the way through if that did not happen. Really appreciate his perspective on this as he look at what he could’ve done better and does not give an excuse for falling short. Awesome stuff!

[@marcosolano2737]

I love your videos. Many good tips. I’m a long distance rider from Brazil, in San Pedro de Atacama right now. The tip of Olive oil in small bottles save many of my days like today😎. Thanks bro!

[@BravestoneHikes]

Thanks for being so honest and vulnerable in your videos. I really appreciate your authenticity. Being reflective is a great strategy to improve, so I applaud you! Looking forward to following another one of your journeys!

[@anitasimmons3599]

Thank you for taking us along. Best wishes on your up coming thru hike attempt. 2014 taught me, I am not a thru hiker. Section hiking allows me to enjoy the trail as well as the history, geology and geography of the trail and the towns you pass through. I know my gear is dialed in because I am more comfortable in my tent than most hotels. Food is still my biggest challenge, because of a food intolerances. Section hiking allows me to pack meals I have dehydrated at home so I don't have issues on the trail. Cost to get to and from the trail is definitely higher and takes more time to plan as well as do. Also because I am older, I don't tolerate smoke well and section hiking allows me to abort and come back in a better season or year if fires close the trail or make for bad air quality. I can't wait to follow your journey this season and if we cross paths I hope you will slow down enough to say hi as you pass me. Safe travels.

[@davidpiper2324]

You touched on things I can relate too. I am a section hiker that came off at HikerTown last year (planned exit point). When I look back I recognize that I hiked faster than my body liked. It was my first attempt at long distance hiking and my focus was proving to myself that I could do long mile days. What a flawed way of thinking! I hit the trail in May starting where I came off last year. However this go around I will be listening to my body more, dialing back the miles and taking in more of my surroundings! Side Note. I found your clip to be very organized and your delivery to be very smooth. Pls keep sharing!

[@csbmh]

Danke!

[@socialistape629]

Nutrition is one of the hardest thing to learn for me. I have adhd and eating is a big struggle because of that (forgetting to eat or not being aware of hunger). My first 100km hike, I almost passed out from dehydration and starvation because I was too focused on hiking and not eating. It also makes me want to complete everything soooooo fast. I get super tired. I have great physical abilities but I always feel the need to push them into injuries. So for me these failures are more than hiking failures but difficulties in my day to day life. I am now planning to do the 650km Quebec part of the AT with my new experience. Your videos have helped ease my anxiety and have given me so many tools to improve my hiking. So even if I fail, I'll have learned so much thanks to you and the trail.

[@JupiterHikes]

Hey! Something that has helped me in the past is a little alarm on my watch. Every hour, or two hours, or whatever. But recurring. When I hear that beep, I eat, I drink. Similarly you could use this to remind yourself to take a quick break. To stop for a moment and take in your current surroundings

[@taratreks]

Glad to hear you are going back. As many have already said you didn’t fail .. it was still an adventure

[@christopherch7307]

Who needs stress..... chillax emotionally. I truly enjoy the value you add to the through hiking community. Be safe.

[@theblart7535]

Dehydration can surely make your bones thinner and more prone to breaks. Beautiful and useful video, good luck for the next attempt!

[@mileswiththemels1718]

GREAT tips! It takes a lot to be so reflective, so we appreciate you sharing this!

[@JustMitchell17]

You tripped on a rock. If it can happen to you it can happen to any of us. Few people living today have put as many miles in the trail as you. Get after it. Stay safe and healthy. Best of luck on your adventure👍🏻

[@65Adventures]

Wishing you all the best for your hike Jupiter and looking forward to your videos whenever you upload.

[@WALKITOFFDavidSmith]

I love your content and your overall approach/thought process to hiking. This is another very timely video for me as I prepare for my first Thru of the A.T. in March. I just finished watching all of your International A.T. videos too. Of all the backpacking, hiking type content that I watch (and it's A LOT) you're channel is easily my favorite. Even though I'm much older than you, I always jokingly say that I want to be Jupiter when I grow up. The minimalistic approach is my goal and you channel is very inspiring. Thanks again. P.S. The van drawers look good. You and I messaged about that on your IG a few weeks back lol. Thanks man.

[@JupiterHikes]

The AT is home! You will most certainly enjoy it! Goodluck and have fun out there

[@WALKITOFFDavidSmith]

@@JupiterHikes Thanks. Fingers crossed for me

[@jhonyermo]

You are speaking for me too.

[@CB-ei6ez]

Hey Jupiter just came across your channel, I definitely have the PCT in my radar in the near future, but I hope to finish the Appalachian Trail this year, and like yourself I'm concerned about finishing the trail because I'm not in the best of shape, and trying to get out of all the mindless bureaucracy that keeps us in this crazy matrix, looking forward to your first posting on the PCT

[@livelytonya1]

Sweet! I needed this pep talk! Im hiking the Cascades. Shasta to Canada,. Starting July 1 st Burney Falls State Park

[@alexmarchica5264]

So excited to see you back on the PCT bro! Have fun!

[@GhostlyPiano44]

This hit home for me so hard. I had plans to hike the AZT and PCT in 2019. I had worked in a factory making resin countertops and it killed me physically. I put in crazy hours and doubled shifts just to afford doing this. Ultimately i started and injured myself. I hyper extended both Achilles and had to get off trail after Mt. Lemon. I took time to rest and recover, then jumped on the PCT sobo. I started out slowly and eventually became a monster at miles, 50's and high 40's regularly. I jsut needed time to let my body heal from that damned job...Jupiter I wish you all the luck with this year and def listen to your body! You are going to love it no matter what, cheers and happy trails!

[@JupiterHikes]

I am glad to hear that story had such a happy ending to it! Congrats on the clean recovery and pct sobo. I am very excited to be heading out there again, I think all for the better

[@GhostlyPiano44]

@@JupiterHikes any trail time is best trail time. I was able to hike some last year on the PCT. Not a thru hike, but a month out in the desert to feel the grain of the PCT again. One day I hope to head back out there and hopefully break the desert speed records. I had it in mind to FKT the Arizona trail back in 2020, but it has be such a rough two years since then. This year I’m hoping to hike the AT again and get my legs back. Anyway thanks again for the videos all these years, seriously been an inspiration!

[@jamesh972]

I enjoyed your video, nice summary, and as others have mentioned you shouldn't consider your last attempt a fail by any means. Getting through 1,000 miles of the PCT is no small feat! I hike small parts of some of the sections in WA but mostly day hikes or weekends...we'll see you out there when you make it to somewhere near Snoqualmie or Stevens Pass - best of luck!

[@mortenw.3575]

Thanks mate. All the best on the next one.

[@tinmanandoliveoylsadventur7129]

Hi Jupiter. Tinman here. So looking forward to viewing your videos as well as Daisy hikes. I lashed in 2021 to Trail Pass. I got off because I simply wanted to. No other big reason. If there was any reason I wanted to be with my wife. Life goes on. I'm now 63 years young. I got plantar fasciitis and struggled with it from Big Bear to Acton where I had gone off and got a cortisone shot and 2 weeks off. My cortisone shot wore off and as I type from the comfort of my home. I hurt from plantar fasciitis that continues. Can't wait to see this trail through your lens. I was going to go from Trail Pass to Yosemite this year but my foot said no. It's still an option. 3 more years to retirement and maybe another thru hike attempt if possible. Hike on!

[@jeffreyrule8143]

Look forward to your upcoming thru hike.

[@Belisarius9495]

Jupiter, you always have an excellent presentation. I wish you all the best on your journey. Looking forward to seeing you at the Canadian border.

[@JupiterHikes]

Thank you very much!

[@tacklebill4835]

Good luck Jupiter! No doubt you will complete this thing Hope to see you out there.

[@marciewoo]

I am heading back, too.. I injured myself twice last year. We got this!

[@gratefulhikes]

Hey Jupiter! This video has gotten me even more pumped for this than I was previously! I really like all the points you made. While they are all relatable, I totally relate to your comment about making financial decisions now which will support your hike later. I’m not sure when I’m going to be able to do my extended thru hike but I know I will and I know I don’t want to worry about funds when I do it. I really believe that the sacrifices I make now will allow me to have this comfort on trail. We pack our fears, and I don’t want to have to pack that one. 🙏Thanks for bringing us along today. I hope tomorrow’s miles are kind. Keep truckin’ and be well. -Grateful

[@JupiterHikes]

Don't go nuts with the money thing yet, gotta live some life! But as the time approaches remember the more you can save the better. I wish there were better numbers out there for why people quit thru hikes, I'd bet money is a huge one. Naturally as this was a hard topic for me to talk about, no one else wants to talk about why they couldn't do something either. I don't blame them

[@gratefulhikes]

@@JupiterHikes you are awesome for talking about it. I wish more would talk about what caused them to “fail” (man I hate that word) fwiw, I am still living life, but at times I do make sacrifices. Having said that, I really feel good about making choices that support my dream of doing an extended hike. “Without love in the dream it will never come true” thank you again for another great video and your kind and encouraging words. Be well 🙏

[@8ievaieva8]

Good luck! Cannot wait for your videos from the PCT :)

[@patrickgardner396]

Hope to see you out there too, Jupiter! I'm starting again as well, early April this year. Can't wait! /Cap'n

[@christophrehse]

Incredibly valuable insight that makes me step one step closer to my goal of hiking the PCT within the next 5 years. Your hiking sequences are very evocative as well. You inspire me to follow.

[@kerrir1955]

Good point about training and having a job that just drains you. Training on days off really isn’t enough.

[@IAmWhatevaUSayIAm]

I finally got to hike some of the AT (Pennsylvania). Life haltled that whole thru hike plan before I got started. I'm grateful I got to hike the small section that I did though. scheduled for the pct this year.

[@user-it6gl1vv7v]

Very cool! Im so exited for you!! Love your upbeat attitude and chill vibes

[@seanwilson6521]

Looking forward to seeing you through this hike. Can't emphasize hydration enough. Only times I've ever hit the wall was because of dehydration.

[@andrewokerlund5689]

Pacing was a great point, never done a thru-hike so it wasn’t something I had not really considered.

[@eagleone5456]

If love to attempt the natl discovery again. About 4 yrs ago I made it only 100 miles before getting very sick. Everything was going pretty well, until it wasn't. You definitely give me the inspiration to try again.

[@ironpig701]

Great tips. Glad to see you going after it again.

[@SandCrabNews]

For those hikers unfamiliar with elevations in the Sierras there is the town of Big Pine, California at 4000' and a few miles west you can hike above 9,000' at First Lake. For more vigorous training and acclimatizing you can find 6 Pack of Peaks lists.

[@jacobdebernardi4385]

Even a single mile hiked isn't a failure. I've done two thrus the past two summers and I think the reason I finished is 1) Luck, that's an element in all thru hikes. And 2) I genuinely enjoy the simple lifestyle it provides, and am a 'smiles, not miles' kind of dude. Good luck this upcoming season.

[@NewEarthAwakening]

Smiles not Miles - I love this!

[@JSMADW5]

Great vid. Hitting Sheltowee Trace in March…can’t wait

[@JupiterHikes]

The sheltowee is so cool, I hope you enjoy it!

[@Donovanhikes]

Thanks for sharing. Great advice tips. 💯💯💯👍👍👍

[@BBQDad463]

Thank you for sharing this video. Good insights!

[@Go-zi1py]

2022 is shaping up to be a great KZbin year!! My two favorite hiking channels, you and Daisy hikes are both doing the PCT! Wishing you the best of luck and looking forward to following along!

[@MField-mq9oq]

Happy to see this is gonna happen again. It wasn't a fail the 1st time, just a setback. I'd rather watch you out there enjoying your hike than watch you smash through it like you're doing an FKT and hurting yourself. Ultimately it's HYOH, but do it right. You've got this. We'll all be following along. 👀

[@FreedomOnFoot]

Great timing with this video as I’m also training for a big hike coming up in the next few months here in Australia. Nowhere near as big as the PCT but will be traversing plenty of mountains and need to be physically ready for that. All the best for your PCT thru-hike this year. You got this!

[@chrisnelson2770]

Larapinta?

[@FreerunTMac]

Cheers Jupiter. Really relate to starting too fast too early. Hoping to finish my TC on the AT next year (going for 90-100 days!) and your videos have kept me hyped in between trails, keeping trail life fresh in my mind. No doubt you'll crush the PCT this year.

[@JupiterHikes]

Enjoy the AT! That one always feels like home to me. Very different from every other trail, but you can always have the experience you want to have out there regardless of what others most commonly do! It's a great hike

[@jaymacpherson8167]

A dear friend and I thru hiked the Smoky Mt. National Forest on the AT. The first 3 days we averaged about 20 miles a day, and that felt like as much as we could handle per day. We met a couple guys who arrived late in the day at the shelter where we chose to overnite. They had started the AT from the beginning and were doing 30 miles a day…average. That floored us. And this was when people wore well beyond 50 pound packs (old codgers learn slow). I woke up before dawn to make breakfast to see these two guys throwing on their packs leaving for the trail.

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

Your channel popped up on my feed. Subbed and along for the ride. Good luck!!! Chris, Stafford, England, UK.

[@robinmichel9048]

Figuring out what to eat and how much is what took me the longest to figure out. I'm with you on the eating every hour thing. Also Gatorade or electrolyte drinks are a must for me. Especially if it's hot.

[@ouradventure4199]

I love your videos u might have stopped but you never give up and that’s what matters

[@OldBenjaminKenobi]

Best of luck Jupiter, can’t wait to see how your journey evolves mate. Sending plenty of positive vibes from over here in Australia 🇦🇺

[@28105wsking]

You didn't fail. You just took a break, or made a tactical retreat. Here you go again!

[@scottgibson9202]

I watched because I plan on hiking the Long trail in the fall and wanted to learn from your adventure. I am well into my 60s but backpack often in the Whites Mt. of NH. I also work out in the gym five days a week for two plus hours a day. I also mountain bike a lot. Most of my gear is Zpacks which is super light. My fear is rain, like weeks of rain. This could happen in Vt. I am doing this as my shakedown to the PCT. I want to find out if I have the resolve to hike every day for at least 19 days. If I can't do the Long trail the PCT is a no go. You certainly have the experience and have put the work in. Sometimes injuries just happen and that is how yours may have been. After 1000 miles I am sure you were very fit. I am sure you will make it this time and thanks for sharing. I will be pulling for you.

[@jeffs6229]

You got this this year Jupiter! Looking forward to watching your journey this year!

[@JupiterHikes]

Fingers crossed! And then some!

[@MmmmmmmmmmmMm15]

Especially when your pack is that light, training is everything. I learned this 2 years ago

[@MishapAmethystHikes]

Good luck Jupiter! 🥾🥾🏕

[@rushpinn]

Thanks for bringing us along, Jupiter! Can't wait to watch the videos. Are you going to upload as you go or when you get back home? x Swede in London

[@hikerJohn]

I started out too fast as well (this year) and got an overuse knee injury. Orthopedic Doc said start slower next time and don't be doing 27 mile days the first week. I'm also going to do more leg specific training at the gym and at home in addition to doing 20+ miles a day a few times a week starting two weeks ago. 70+ miles a week and work up to 90+ miles a week training as if I was training for a marathon. I dont have to start so fast being 68 years old thought I'm not really fast. I just put in more hours than most. But we can over train as well so I need to be careful . . . I tripped quite a few times but never got hurt bad. One was from being startled by a rattlesnake that started rattling right next to me and I did not see it and jumped out of my skin and landed in a bush. Yeah. that was fun. Another one was falling in wet snow and banged by knee (not the one that had the overuse injury) but it did make a nice lump where the bone hit a rock. plus a few toe-stubs that had me almost falling. (bad eyes maybe), but I did not stub my toes that much in previous years so maybe I was walking too fast for the terrain. Will so how it goes in 2023 but I'm not trying to do it all in one year at my age.

[@petepontzer7311]

Good luck with your hike.

[@moussaessayli804]

thanks for sharing your experience @JupiterHikes . One comment : you mentioned earlier in the video that you failed the PCT hike after a 1K miles. But later you indicated that you injured your self and terminated (i assume) your journey in San Jacinto. Campo to San Jacinto is about 100-150 miles. Did I mess something in there ?. i really enjoyed your channel.

[@ThierryPulver]

Excited to hear you‘re on the PCT this year, my start date is 23rd of april, hopefully we‘ll run into each other as I‘m a long time follower of your videos!

[@JupiterHikes]

Hopefully I'll see you! Never know how things shape up out there

[@Milouzou]

Thank you for sharing who you are :) It's great to listen to you, it definitely brought some awareness around things I - at times- take for granted. You are so calm and inspiring! Happy PCT 2022! P.S. I giggled looking at your post card of Weaver Needle. It's one of my favorite trail in the Sups.

[@mohakhu]

Don't blame yourself, it was just an accident! These accidents may happen to well-prepared people. You will do it now, good luck. 👍

[@RoadToFreedom29]

Good video brother and some really good tips. Look forward to following on your insta!

[@mikesummers5860]

Hi Jupiter. Sounds like a fun year for you. Would you consider a slightly thicker-soled shoe to ease the knocks to your feet? Good luck!

[@ronsowers1787]

That's a solid plan for success. I think you've got it whipped already. Best wishes on your thru. I'm cheering for ya \O/

[@kendog53]

Best of luck to one of the best

[@alliesayhhhiiiyyyaaa]

I Have heard several times going too fast out the gate will catch up to you fast on trail! Thanks for sharing :)

[@KirtLewis]

I am also hiking the trail this year and hopefully I will run into on the trail 🤛

[@craftyandra]

I love the self reflection. It isn’t always easy to do.

[@rgwhittaker]

I think you are going to rock it this time! a big part is how bad do you want it? It took me 7 years to finish the Idaho Centennial Trail in sections. I have enjoyed many of your videos, looking forward to following you this year on the PCT.

[@adamhuff9356]

I feel ya with being exhausted after working all day in metal fabrication. I have done collision repair for the past 24+ years and I’m getting ready to tackle my AT thru hike in March. I hike and train on weekends as much as I can. I feel ready both mentally and physically, but it would have been nice to get more miles under my feet.

[@JupiterHikes]

I think the slower you start and the more breaks you take in the beginning the better! I should have started slower that year. In the end do what feels best! Goodluck and enjoy the AT, it is an incredible time

[@adamhuff9356]

@@JupiterHikes that’s my plan, slow and steady. I am in no rush…..I just want to enjoy the journey.

[@iwazzabadboy1982]

Lesser than normal training combined with a fast pace at start up usually will tap into your weak spots…You got it this time for sure…Can’t wait for PCT vids…Best of Luck

[@elizabethingram3800]

Nice, thoughtful video. Duly noted. Thank you! :)

[@enviroeng]

Good luck out there! I'll be starting the last week of March and I'm sure you'll pass me one day

[@JupiterHikes]

I dunno my start date is in may!! If I do you'll have to tell me to slow it up

[@t.vanoosterhout233]

Pacing yourself is such a hard thing, but also so very necessary. I hope you will be able to enjoy the hike, be in that moment and not think of big miles all the time. Last time you were unlucky, don't over-analyse it, it was not your fault.

[@tracygenereux959]

Great video and good reminder about starting slow. I got a sobo permit and plan on taking it easy the first week before increasing the mileage :) See you on the trail maybe and I hope you will have a great time!

[@JupiterHikes]

Same to you!! I hope you have a great time. I wish I were going sobo as well, it seems like such a peaceful experience. But something inside made me want to try again at what I had done before

[@Element_lifestyle]

Thanks for sharing

[@markgreen6437]

Love your videos dude!

[@christopherch7307]

I value your content. I thank you brother.

[@erick6715]

Hey brother…. Like the comments on hiking … makes you think of your own training plan…. Looking forward to follow along 🍸🍸

[@ThanatosWings]

Good luck dude! I just watched your other broke foot video, yikes. I'd like to also suggest, besides running and cycling which I also do, to do small mucles conditioning, excersises. I have knee & back issues so i do weighted lunges in lots of ways, and back excersises like sideways planks, hip lifts, leg raises, supermans, arm leg lifts, all sorts of physio stuff. I also do foot excersies like calf raises and puting weights onto a sash and around my foot and lift it at lots of different angles while watching tv or reading. I also skatebaord so I get good shin, lower leg workouts with tricks. Foot strength is a tricky one. I hear gripping a towel or scrunching it up with the toes helps too. Maybe some yoga stuff? It can get very difficult at higher levels of practice. I hope you make it this time and if you break your foot again, don't keep walking you silly. Lol

[@ThanatosWings]

I know you can't do much RN but I find YogawithAdreine really helpful.

[@vickirogerson179]

Smart thinking, and may save others some hardship.

[@christopherhaak9824]

Long extended downhills are hard and it isn't very easy to do the kind of eccentric quad training to prepare for that. High reps of lunges and squats with lessor weight and doing stairs are a couple of things that do help a lot. Regular hiking doesn't really address this area as usually you simply can't get the kind of elevations changes, especially downhill, that are anywhere close to replicating this.

[@misterwhodat72]

Good luck !