START: Reids Gap 3:57am
FINISH: Loft Mt. CG SNP 11:20pm
47.2 miles 19:23 2.4 mph
892.8 total miles 49.6 mpd
6.7 miles ahead of Jennifer
21.8 miles ahead of Stringbean
A little warm but no rain – but wet grass.
Off the Blue Ridge Parkway AT section (with its 2,500-3,000′ ascents/descents) and into the Skyline Drive/Shenandoah Nation Park section for a few days.
Left shin splint results in another 19+ hour day at a ‘patient’ 2.4 mph pace.
Mercury had many hiking companions today who were quite helpful in keeping her mind off her discomfort. Jupiter says thanks to all these fine helpful folks!
Hoping for a higher pace and slightly shorter/more sleep days ahead.
Beautiful late day/early evening hiking.
Mercury continues to press on into the mountain night alone and Jupiter continues to be impressed by her fortitude! (and he’s singing ‘Tomorrow’ from Annie).
Mercury on the Run 