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charlie and algernon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 09:29 PM Original message |
So am I insane for even considering to do a one day 100K hike next April? |
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triguy46 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 09:35 PM Response to Original message |
1. 100 K = 62 miles in 24 hours. |
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charlie and algernon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 09:43 PM Response to Reply #1 |
4. it's run by a DC hiking group, the actual event was started by RFK. |
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triguy46 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 09:48 PM Response to Reply #4 |
7. It is a mind numbing jump from 14 and 20 to 62. In theory... |
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charlie and algernon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 09:55 PM Response to Reply #7 |
8. thanks |
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Bluzmann57 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 09:36 PM Response to Original message |
2. Yes you are insane |
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charlie and algernon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 09:47 PM Response to Reply #2 |
6. haha, I very well might be |
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WannaJumpMyScooter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 09:38 PM Response to Original message |
3. unladen, I assume? |
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charlie and algernon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 09:45 PM Response to Reply #3 |
5. yeah, Only need to carry water |
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WannaJumpMyScooter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 09:59 PM Response to Reply #5 |
9. water aint light |
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charlie and algernon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 10:10 PM Response to Reply #9 |
10. I don't think the aid stations are that close |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 10:14 PM Response to Original message |
11. You're not insane for considering it. |
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charlie and algernon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 10:18 PM Response to Reply #11 |
13. well it is all level, so that makes it easier |
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arcadian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 10:18 PM Response to Original message |
12. Damn, I might do it now. |
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charlie and algernon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 10:21 PM Response to Reply #12 |
14. here's the link |
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arcadian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 11:02 PM Response to Reply #14 |
15. Okay it wouldn't be easy |
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ElboRuum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-21-09 11:12 PM Response to Original message |
16. Why yes. Yes you are. n/t |
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hibbing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-22-09 01:48 AM Response to Original message |
17. go for it |
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cwydro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-22-09 06:08 AM Response to Original message |
18. Do it! |
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KG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-22-09 06:42 AM Response to Original message |
19. getting into shape is one thing, but i think i'd be bored halfway into 62 miles. |
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charlie and algernon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-22-09 09:00 AM Response to Reply #19 |
22. I think the key is to pace yourself with a group of hikers |
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KG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-22-09 10:32 AM Response to Reply #22 |
27. fer shure, a companion would be a good thing. |
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taterguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-22-09 06:53 AM Response to Original message |
20. The recovery would probably be the worst part |
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tekisui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-22-09 07:31 AM Response to Original message |
21. I thru-hiked the Appalachain Trail. |
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Dyedinthewoolliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-22-09 10:07 AM Response to Original message |
23. Not as long as it's next April |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-22-09 10:07 AM Response to Original message |
24. Yes. |
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charlie and algernon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-22-09 10:10 AM Response to Reply #24 |
25. well I gotta see if I can even do 20 miles first |
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Bossy Monkey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-22-09 10:15 AM Response to Original message |
26. It's the insane feet that you have to worry about. |
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