April 20th, 2009
Alright so some people might be able to do the Boston Marathon in close to three hours. But they do it on paved roads, with hoards of cheering fans, people handing them orange slices and cups of water, and in funny little shorts. They do not do it on uneven rocky terrain, with 25 pound packs, with rain gear, nor carrying 2.5 liters of water. My official start time was 7:23AM and I made it into Damascus at 5:41PM, for a total of 10 hours 18 minutes. Not bad considering it was my longest day by 7 miles and I usually only two 2mph, I think I came in fifth. My legs hurt real bad, and I am tired. The funny thing about the trail is that you’re never really racing anyone but yourself. Like playing Go.
I found Zoltan and Fireball in town today, which was nice; we watched the C’s barely beat the Bulls. I heard Rachiopod is around too, but I haven’t found her.
Finally, the gold star goes to Mom for being the first person to make it out to see me. Being retired probably has something to do with it.
April 21st, 2009 at 9:14 am
Keep up the good work! You’ve done an awesome job and all of us up here are sending good thoughts your way!
April 21st, 2009 at 12:39 pm
BASKETBALL?!?!?
NO SPORTS ON THE TRAIL, MISTER!
April 23rd, 2009 at 11:55 pm
Way 2 go, yo. Keep up the good work/s!
May 5th, 2009 at 9:27 am
I met a Zoltan from Romania in Millenocket Maine on 3/13/09. He was hiking the AT from north to south but decided to do it south to north after 1 night in Maine. They say what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, well Zoltan got plenty strong that night. I gave him a ride from Millenocket to Portland where he was getting the plane to head south. He was real good company on the ride. If its the same guy you watched the basketball with, tell him I said Hi and Good Luck. Joe Mayer