You can do it. Just keep on grinding the miles. When you're close to giving up but push through anyway and don't quit that's what's going to make you feel most proud. Ganbatte!
Thanks for sharing the real deal. This is what makes your documentation extra special. ❤ We are rooting for you. It was hard work catching your friends.
Good job young lady. Don’t quit in 76 and just wish I could be able to do that again. Head for the mountains and just walk around all day. I’m jealous and proud of your progress. God Bless ❤
Hey, it's ok to feel tired and low energy, every day is like the fingers in our hands each one unique and different, remember you got this!! You have done so many miles, be proud of yourself and your accomplishment s.✨🎉❤🌟❤✨
Sending reinvigorating energy out to ya!! You definitely got this!! Awesome to see you keeping it real. No thru hike is all butterflies and rainbows.. Ha.
Maddie, think about WHY you started this journey and allow that to remind you about your purpose right here-right now. It's not about your speed, if you need time to recoup, take the time. Of course be mindful, but remember to never give up and to just keep going! You freaking GOT THIS!! ❤️🌠 Blessings, love and light.
I think it’s great to document the ups and downs. Love seeing your journey! I’ve been following for a while and was so excited to see you doing this trail. Makes me want to go do a long distance trail one day!
Thank you for sharing your ups and downs. That is what reality RU-vid is about! We’re with you in heart and soul! We’re happy when you’re happy we’re happy!
Thank you for sharing. Sometimes the biggest challenge is the mental challenge. Although it sounds physically pushing your limits. You can do this!!!! 🎉❤
Hey Maddie love your videos! But there is something I have heard other hikers and thru hikers talk about and sometimes you just have to “hike your own hike” and take as many zeros as you need !!!
Just try to do 10-miles a day,sat & Sunday 5-miles to relax,don't rush,enjoy the trail,even if it takes more time to finish the whole hike to maine,be safe,God speed.
You hardly look it. Stay positive. Just remember everybody is into butts nowadays so you have that to look forward to! Keep pushing. And inspiring us!!!
Only you know what your body needs if its a few more meals and rest for your thigh and butt muscles to heal or just being a clean woman who poops indoors and socializes with people😁 whatever clears your mind so you can focus on your personal goals for hiking the AT, maybe a beautiful place worth lounging at up the trail if taking a break has a reverse effect and you want more you will have to fight that battle mentally on your own we're all cheering you on either way your doing awesome soon you'll be able to kick a tire off a hyundai with those legs, hope our commentary helps heal your spirit as well there is still some honey moon phase left in this journey 🤔 at the end 🤣 gonna need a 40oz beer and a two week foot rub after but it will be a great accomplishment of mental and physical ability most importantly stay safe
I feel like maybe you need to eat more? I follow a bodybuilder in prep and she also talks about being tired all the time and having brainfog from the dieting. Hope you feel better soon, I love watching your videos!
VA is very tough and is taken for granted. From Damascus to dalevillie you did 54000 feet of elevation gain and about the Same time n loss….You are burning 6-8 thousand calories a day. It’s your body telling you something… stay away from carbs and sugar and get protein and fats. Take two maybe three days off eat and sleep… you have plenty of time… it’s getting warm now stay hydrated. Shed the weight out of your bag put it in a box and bounce it up . Just my two cents. Your doing great and have plenty of time
Hope you feel better soon. I can only imagine how fatigued and worn down you must be getting but I wonder if you push on if you’ll get a second wind? All the best!
may be all the allergy medicine that is making you feel tired/ exhausted....they are notorious for that... may want to do some research online and see which ones have the least sleepiness./ tiredness side efffects
Just thinking Maddie, which allergy medication you are taking? I know there are non drowsy ones but meds affect individuals differently. Sending strength - you got this
Stop for 2 days eating alot of protein and a half of a multi vitamin each day. Your muscles will heal which is what theyre craving-healing. And you heal the most in your sleep so make sure to get good sleep during this process. After 2 days so much more protein will have gone to your muscles creating new muscle and youll feel great. And after that if you start doing workouts targeting each muscle group, especially squats, calf raises, and lunges it wont be long before you have a totally different level of strength and itll be a night and day difference. There is nothing like exclusively targeting muscle groups.
Can you track your sleep on your watch? It sounds like you aren't getting the quality of sleep that you need. Is everything working with your sleep system? Would it help if you either slept in or stopped earlier in the day? At least for a couple of weeks? I backpack a lot, and sometimes a sleep deficit happens, even though I think that I am sleeping well. Whatever it is, you've got this.
Relish in the beauty of nature. Trust me, going to work everyday Is no walk in the park either Dealing with bosses and co workers And customers. I’ll take trees and rivers And exhaustion any day. LoL
My suggestion to you is to listen to your body. You aren't in a race. Sit back and enjoy yourself and your surroundings and if you need 5 days to kick it to reset it's not going to hurt anything but your ego. It is ok to camp relax and just simply be.
You have probably learnt it by now but to get rested you need to rest BEFORE you are tired. Think about the old "march 3 days, rest one". There is just too much healng to be done in one day if you run yourself to the ground first.
Maybe a 0 day or 2 of filming. We enjoy it sure, but we care more about your health. You have 4 more months to go so maybe just a long video once a week and continue with the daily. Just want you to be in good spirits!🤠
Take it easier on yourself. I think you got a bit too stressed trying to catch up to your friends. Try sleeping later a few mornings, eat more protein and get some electrolytes in your system. Ratchet down on the mileage and enjoy the hike.
You've developed dark circles under your eyes. You might have to take more than one day to let yourself rest so that you won't end up getting injured up the trail.
You look very tired and thin. I’m a little worried. Can you up your nutrition and good calories? Your face and skin say your body is under stress,,so if you are demanding more from it, you need to be giving it the fuel it needs. Your muscles say you need more electrolytes, vitamins and minerals and calories. It doesn’t hurt to take a weekend off. Just don’t do it on a weekend because motel Prices are higher than in the middle of the week. Tues/Wed./Thursday.
