After the 23 mile race yesterday we took a zero and it turned out Cricket’s package got lost by UPS and wasn’t there to be collected anyway. Our feet were killing us and it was raining so it was a good day to resupply and drink some beer.
It’s amazing how quickly 5 hikers can wreck a hotel room. The tub drain was clogged when we arrived yesterday. We did clean it up before we left so that the maid wouldn’t have to deal with it. Maybe the most amazing part of the photo below is that it all fits back in our packs when we leave.
The tramily is a bit split up right now. El Dorado pulled a 35 mile day to meet up with his family, he’s a total of 50 miles ahead. Peanut joined us in town but she’s about 15 miles ahead. I’d like to be putting in more consistent longer mile days but I’m convinced that I need shoes with thicker soles. I probably need something closer to a hiking book and less of a trail runner. I’m hoping I can find some at Trail Days next week.
My phone started acting up, turning off every time I try to charge it. In the troubleshooting I reset my phone, which didn’t fix it but did wipe all of the music I had downloaded. Turns out I fried my charger cable in the rain, one shiny new cable from Walmart and I’m good to go.
Day 51 Mileage: 0 mi [Marion, VA -> Marion, Va]
Total Mileage: 542.7 mi