the hansenator
Level 6 Valued Member
At Jay Cooke State Park near Duluth in Minnesota, I've been wanting to hike out to one of the overlooks across the park. If I read the map right, it's about 6 miles one way. I've been feeling good and doing a lot of walking lately and am starting to feel like I could do it but is there a way to know if I'm ready?
I've had a couple setbacks but am coming back strong now. As of yesterday I can walk about two hours and feel tired but pretty good. That's mostly non-stop without resting or water or anything (it was kind of spontaneous). At the park I plan to spend the whole day and take breaks and pack a lunch and stuff so it will be a more relaxed pace but also further than I've probably gone in one day before. I'm thinking of taking a day off work around mid-October and am excited. I just don't want to bite off too much so I'm looking for some guidelines or advice. Thanks.
I've had a couple setbacks but am coming back strong now. As of yesterday I can walk about two hours and feel tired but pretty good. That's mostly non-stop without resting or water or anything (it was kind of spontaneous). At the park I plan to spend the whole day and take breaks and pack a lunch and stuff so it will be a more relaxed pace but also further than I've probably gone in one day before. I'm thinking of taking a day off work around mid-October and am excited. I just don't want to bite off too much so I'm looking for some guidelines or advice. Thanks.