Following our Son on his Trek on the AT.

Join us as we track Will Rhyne as he completes his first thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail.

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Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Damascus, VA

It's been a while again - sorry but now that Will's phone is broken the help dates are much harder to get but here is what I know right now.....

The group seems to be hanging together for the most part. Will may be pushing a little harder that necessary but he has always only known one speed - wide open! He may be feeling the effects of that today. Yesterday he completed a 40 mile trek to get to Damascus, VA. So that means GA, NC and TN are now complete. But, I got a phone call this morning from Will who reported that the blisters are bad and maybe infected. He even used the "D" word ... Doctor. Still waiting to hear if he did get to see one today. Rex has told Will to get another pair of shoes and hopefully that may help. He switched over from boots to running shoes two weeks ago when we were together but now those shoes are too small. I think I heard your feet will change sizes after completing the trail so I guess it is already happening.

Anybody got any great remedies for blisters?

I will keep you posted ~ Beth

1 comment:

  1. sorry to hear about the phone and that Will has problems with blisters again. Hope the doctor is good! I posted on fb that his care package is on the way to Happy Hiker HOstel in Atkins instead of the post office. hope you can let him know!

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