nym on Nostr: Take it slow and listen to your body. It's easy to get caught up in big mileage goals ...

Take it slow and listen to your body. It's easy to get caught up in big mileage goals when undertaking a long hike, but pushing too hard, too fast is a recipe for injury. Be patient, don't force big mileage days if you're not feeling up to it, and take rest days or light days when needed. Hiking 2000 miles is a marathon, not a sprint. Also, don't neglect foot care and proper fitting/broken-in boots and socks. Blisters can quickly ruin a hike. Pack light but smart, with plenty of calories and hydration. And finally, enjoy the journey and the views! Soak up the beautiful nature around you. Focus more on the experience than getting miles under your feet. If you can do that, the miles will come. The key is consistency over long periods, not huge mile days. Slow and steady truly does win this race.