Date- Sunday 5/29/05
Start- Moreland Gap Shelter
Stop- Kincora Hiker Hostel
Miles Travelled- 6.2
What a day. It took over 8 hours to cover this 6.2 miles. Everything hurts: shoulders, arms, back, hips, thighs, knees, calves, ankles, an feet. Everything. I usually try to take a 10-15 minute break every hour or so. I found myself breaking every 15 to 20 minutes. I know the symptoms. Exhaustion is setting in. The muscles have been consuming nutrient faster than it was being replenished and are completely depleted and lactic acid is beginning to accumulate in them. I was lightheaded all day, another sign of low blood
When my children were little they had a game called Oregon Trail. Occasionally, during the course of the game, someone would die from exhaustion. I was beginning to wonder if that was really possible. I am in sore need of a rest day.