Zero (0) Day...

Today is a zero day.. a day with zero miles hiked.

People average about a zero day a week, off the trail to rest, resupply, etc. Because of a growing fatigue earlier and earlier in the day, I've decided to take a day off and check out my diet which is suspect. Something isn't right, either carbs or protein or some other mix. Probably a bit of dehydration, etc. Also, after a fall last week, my left knee is a bit swollen and my right ankle hurts.

Surprisingly, that isn't too uncommon among hikers, but many press on making their injuries worse eventually suffering sprains, fractures or worse. When your left knee hurts, you will be putting even more stress on your RIGHT knee to balance out and that extra stress can cause more problems.

Not good.

I am also still working out issues with my backpack and packing system and I am still carrying too much stuff.

Long distance backpacking is technical and requires some finesse. Most things just work out over time and are basically trial and error. I've learned a lot but still have much more to learn.

Week three and today is my 4th zero day.

Ron