The first week hiking the Appalachian Trail I did about 10 miles per day. It was an opportunity to get ready for 2,000 more miles ahead of me. In the second week, I was able to start putting in some more miles. I remember one day was particularly good. I started early. The trail was not too hard. And after pushing just a little bit, I was able to do 20 miles. Let me say, walking 20 miles on a flat, paved road is a long distance. But hiking 20 miles up and down mountains with a full pack is significant. It wouldn't be the last time that I put in 20 miles in a day, but it was the first time. Watching the sun set in the middle of the peaceful mountains was the reward for a long day. The views along the trail are amazing!
This morning I didn't hike 20 miles, but I did go jogging again. And, for the first time, I didn't stop and walk at all. The soreness in my legs is almost gone and I'm sure that I will get faster and stronger as I continue to exercise. I weighed in at 184.4 pounds this morning. The jogging is burning calories, and I'm trying to limit the calories I eat. Between the two, I hope to keep making progress.
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