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Holy near-death experiences, Batman! Yes, you read that right, plural. As with any challenging, record-breaking trail hike, there are legendary moments recounted here. But there are so many more where I was just worried for this woman's physical and mental health. I sincerely hope she's happier now. ⚠️Fatphobia, body horror, body image/self image/esteem issues, discussion of calories, weight

Started a new tradition this year! A Christmas hike! I‘m already excited for next year as this is kind of the first tradition that we‘ve started for ourselves on a holiday. Happy holidays!

Sorry, but no. I acknowledge Aish's achievements and I could never do what she did, she must be an amazing person but the writing and the 'self inflicted' problems - why hike through one of the hottest places when you know in advance that there is not enough water without making sure THAT you have enough water?! simply annoying... Sorry but not for me

I was reluctant to read yet another book on the PCT after having already read two, plus several daily journal hiker blogs. But this book was a fast, enjoyable, inspiring, and relatable read.

Like Anish, I always considered myself more of a bookworm than an athlete. I was never into sports or coordinated. But I find myself drawn to the outdoors and REALLY long hikes and the desire to pursue long trails has taken over my life for the most part.

Anish set the PCT self-supported FKT in 2013 and still holds the record over six years later!

She finished in 60 days. Most hikers take 4-5 (sometimes 6) months. It took me 161 days. 🙈

I‘m trying to finish this book before tomorrow evening and I feel like I‘m in race against time, just like Anish. 😆

Two milestones passed:

1. 500 books read since joining Goodreads several years ago
2. 600 followers on Litsy

Every time I pass 100, I like to do a little intro since I don‘t know any of y‘all irl. My name is Sarah and I‘m from Texas. Lifetime bookworm. I‘ve worked at two public libraries since 2014 but recently quit to pursue my third long distance hike. Leaving for NZ in 3 days. 😬

Feel free to introduce yourself and say hi in the comments.

In just three days I leave to start my third long distance hike. I haven‘t trained nearly half as much as I wanted to. And I‘m recovering from a bouldering injury that happened a month ago which at its worst made walking and normal movements v painful.

Even tho I‘m not nearly as fast and experienced as her, it‘s comforting to read that Anish had similar issues/fears going into her PCT FKT attempt.

We went on a hike this week. I brought a book about hiking with me. Because I am that person. 😂

“All that‘s left to do then is walk.”