Day 122: mile 2151.4-2167.8
I think I slept pretty well, less tossing and turning than usual anyway. Still not sure why I was so exhausted last night my eyes were closing at 8? Maybe I have my trail beer to thank for both of those things.
I was off to begin the climb I planned to complete yesterday. Turns out it wasn’t too bad. I was halfway done, feeling good, and before I knew it I made it to the top without much effort. Although you wouldn’t think so to look at me, I was sweating like crazy. It was insanely humid and pretty toasty again.
The rest of the day wasn’t quite as effortless. I was moving so slow and couldn’t seem to do anything about it. I’d already adjusted my campsite for the day from 21 miles to 16.5. Sheesh, feeling pathetic! My lack of drive was driving me nuts. I keep waiting for something to happen to get it back, apparently crossing the border into WA wasn’t the trick I’d hoped for.
So here I am again feeling ready to close my eyes at 8 something. What the heck is going on?! I’m convinced while everyone else on the trail seems to be getting stronger, my body is digressing. I’m feeling so drained more days than not. Is it this stomach virus or whatever is making me nauseous? I’m not sure how much of it is even physical? More than likely I’ve just hit a mental roadblock and in turn moving my body takes more work. Yesterday I felt ready for this new state, today I’m struggling to move my feet as fast as I’d like them to go. It’s a rollercoaster out here people!
Tomorrow is a new day, and hopefully one filled with more energy and the desire for bigger days I’m so missing.
Goodnight!
XOXO Becks