“Another Zero”

AT Day 15

Miles: 0

Total Miles: 265.29

(Standing Bear)

Still at Standing Bear.

Far longer than I expected to be here. This is my fourth day.

Swelling in my left shin is starting to reduce, but it’s still noticeably swollen compared to mu right side.

Pain is slightly less than yesterday. Redness has mostly gone away.

I’m getting anxious to get back on the trail. Transitioning from so many days of hiking and right into so many days of rest has been challenging. But I was able to get some chores done while I was here. I’ve ordered some resupply for 75 miles up trail–athletic greens, Kachava, and LMNT. I also ordered a new set of headphones.

I’ve spent the day trying not to lose my mind, eating pizza, talking with hikers, and looking forward to getting back to trail.

I’ll head back to Brown Gap, where I was picked up two days ago, tomorrow morning. There are three other hikers who are headed up there too, so it’ll be cheaper tomorrow and it’ll give my leg one more day to recover.

This has been incredibly frustrating, but at least I’m finding resolution in a near future.

Wormwood.