[pct-l] Foot Problems

[reynolds@ilan.com]

Looking at the foot problems reported in the posts and journals of the '99
hopefuls leads me to believe that most are trying to go too far too fast. I
watched the herd leave Lake Morena and have since read their posts. They are
moving awefully fast for the start of a 2600 mile trip.

I try to walk short the first couple of days on the trail until my feed toughen
up. The foot setup for 5-7 mile first day hikes simply won't work for 20 mile
days, day after day. My personal experience is that you can add 5 miles per day
after a week. My guess is that you could add another 5 miles per day after
another week and 5 miles a day after the third week. In a month I would be up to
20 miles per day without feet problems. With this approach it would take me two
(2) weeks to get to Scissors Crossings but I would not be dropping out for a
[foot] rest at Idylyide.


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