Day Three

13 something miles today and gained 3000 vertical feet. How high does one have to get before one can blame shortness of breath on the elevation rather than asthma or being out of shape? Asking for a friend.

Trail looks like a gentle downhill slash flat tomorrow. Met a group of nice hikers this evening who have clocked back to back twenty mile days and are looking at a third. Considering joining though I was for sure feeling the aches and pains today. Smart move is not to, but the competitiveness in me is hard to say no to. If not 20, will do 15 or 16.


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