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Each week, as I consume Zoom sessions, read books and blogs about the PCT I learn new things all the time. My to do list is getting longer, which is a bit overwhelming. So what have I learned this week and what has been added to my to do list?
? – In my bounce box I am going to add Persil tablets, but also a bag of quarters. You need change for the showers and also the laundry. (I have no idea if you can get US change in the UK?).
? – It is very difficult to pitch a trekking pole tent in the desert as the ground is either sandy (pegs won't hold) or rocky (pegs won't go in the ground). I need to add extra loops to the end of my guy lines before I leave so that I can pitch my tent using a double rock strategy. (Must practice before I go!).
? – I have discovered something called an E-Sim, which allows you to have two sims in your phone (but the e-sim is virtual). Getting one of these will keep costs low for calls and text as I can have a local US number, but keep my normal number as well.
? – I am going to add a second little toothbrush into my first aid kit, to keep the zips on my tent and jacket clear of sand etc. (Not to be used on my teeth!)
?️ – I have purchased a dinky salt and pepper pot. Apparently people get fed up of eating dehydrated meals and some salt and pepper makes all the difference.
? – Training is going well. I'm doing Yoga once a week, the gym for strength training every Thursday with Rachel and I am keeping to my 8 miles a day. I have added weight to my pack and this is coming with me on most AG walks.
TARGETS FOR DECEMBER:-
? 8 miles every day. (18k steps a day)
? To add my tent and cook kit to my rucksack for extra weight. (It will get heavier each month)
? Yoga once a week and learn a stretching routine off by heart.
? Go to the gym on a Thursday evening for strength training.
? Continue with healthy eating and also experiment with some dehydrated foods for the trail.
? I'm now adding “mental health resilience” to my training. I will continue with the daily meditation and also leave my phone in a different room at night. (The phone thing will be difficult for me!).
128 days to go!