It's hard to believe another month has come and gone and it feels like I hardly even blinked! So, in the spirit of having a relaxing morning, pull up a chair and a cup of coffee to see what we have been up to lately over at Sprinkles Hikes.
If we were having coffee… I’d tell you: That it has been four years since I completed the hike that changed my life forever. It's hard to believe it has already been four years since summiting Katahdin - 9-11-12. We chose the date to mark NoKey's birthday and make it a great memory in our minds. We even waited six days to summit to make sure we got the date perfect. It was definitely worth it. If it weren't for my thru hike I have no idea who I would be and what I would be doing today.
If we were having coffee… I’d tell you: how proud I am of NoKey. He has been training to run his very first half marathon - the Millinocket Half Marathon - on December 10th. I hired the amazing Abby over at Back At Square Zero to coach him through the build up to make sure he doesn't overtrain. He dove in head first and hasn't looked back.
If we were having coffee… I’d tell you: that I know I've been neglecting the blog recently. I have a ton of ideas for posts during my "off season" and can't wait to share them with you! It's been incredibly hard to get things written down recently due to my hectic schedule. I promise to share them all soon!
If we were having coffee… I’d tell you: I have started a new AT Shakedown program at work! If you're looking to do a thru hike in 2017 and you've done your research and purchased your gear, but are overwhelmed at all the information on the web for preparing to leave civilization behind for a few months? Let an experienced long-distance hiker help you! On our AT Shakedown Hikes you'll not only get to practice using all your new gear, you'll also learn how to throw a bear line, use your guide book to plan out your days, and even how to plan and prep mail drops or resupply stops. We will also cover basic first aid and fire-building skills. After your shakedown hike you'll feel confident and ready to tackle the journey of a lifetime!
For info, contact info@awalkinthewoods.com!
If we were having coffee… I’d tell you: I am super, duper excited for fall! While it's true that the next 5-6 weeks of my life will be incredibly hectic, I'm definitely ready for cooler temperatures, camp fires, and sleeping outside! I absolutely love backpacking in the fall months.
How was your September? Is there anything you're definitely looking forward to in October? I'd love to hear about your month - leave me a comment below!
This post is a link-up with Coco @ Got 2 Run 4 Me, Lynda @ Fitness Mom Wine Country, & Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner!
