By Theresa on Feb 04, 2017 01:14 am I am not a medical professional. The information provided here is for those dealing with mild to moderate depression symptoms that can accompany the end of a long distance hiking trip or other similar activity. If you are suffering severe depression or having suicidal thoughts please seek …
Fitness After the Trail
By Theresa on Oct 15, 2016 03:46 pm A few weeks ago I decided to get back into a gym routine after a month off the trail. I went across town to Crossfit CHF in Maryville and attempted the worst workout of my life. It started out with a short strength portion of back squats. …
The Space Between
By Theresa on Aug 13, 2016 02:57 pm This space that I am currently in is a weird one. After leaving the Appalachian Trail, I have found that it is taking me longer to get back to “normal” than I thought it would. I suppose I should start from the end of my last post …
Hike Your Own Hike
By Theresa on Jul 31, 2016 12:32 pm Aaron and I are currently sitting on a Greyhound bus that is traveling from Bangor, Maine to Portland, Maine. We have been in a state of confusion for the past few days as we think about what we are doing. We have been fighting our egos for …
My Blessed Boots
By Theresa on Jul 27, 2016 08:45 pm I started out on the trail in a pair of Soloman Speedcross trail runner shoes. After a couple months I switched over to a pair of New Balance minimalist sneakers. I enjoyed having them while hiking in Virginia; Maine ate my shoes for lunch. I arrived in …
Change of Plans
By Theresa on Jul 10, 2016 10:56 pm To say that our thru hiking plans have evolved is an understatement. For the past week I have been ready to throw in the towel completely on this hike. I honestly was ready to call it quits and go sit on a beach. That was, until we …
Virginia is NOT Flat
By Theresa on Jun 29, 2016 10:29 pm Whoever made up the rumor that Virginia is flat has some explaining to do. Most thru hikers have been fed false information that Virginia is a much easier state than others due to its terrain. Well I am here to dispel that myth. When I began my …
What’s That Smell?!
By Theresa on Jun 14, 2016 09:28 pm This is a subject I have been waiting to write about. I wanted to make sure I had gotten a good sense of just how smelly we could get out here in the woods. It is actually kinda interesting how our bodies will adapt to being unclean …
The Flu, Christmas, and New Year’s Resolutions
By Theresa on Dec 29, 2015 09:33 pm Well last week was pretty interesting, and by interesting, I mean I was hulled up in bed for 2 full days. I ended up coming down with the flu on Tuesday and didn’t get out of bed until Thursday. Luckily I felt good enough to attend the …
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The Only Thing to Fear…
By Theresa on Jun 08, 2016 08:30 am My worst fear hit me head on a week ago. While sitting in Trent’s grocery store on May 31st, I recieved a phone call from my mom with terrible news. She let me know that my cousin had passed away. I sat there in shock and just …
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