The first day is
not generally too bad, although the weight of a heavier pack is quite
noticeable and it can be tiring if there are a lot of miles to walk, and/or a
lot of ascent.
The next few days
tend to be worse, as aches and pains start to build up and a general level of
fatigue and weariness sets in, making it difficult to raise the enthusiasm to
get going both at the start of the day and after every rest break.
By about day four
or five things start to get easier as muscles build up again and the body gets
used to the increased level of physical exertion of the daily routine. From
then onwards it is generally OK except that there always tend to be good days
when everything feels fine and bad days when things can be a bit of an effort.
Much of this is
tempered by the state of the weather, the level of exertion of the previous
day, and whether any blisters or other discomforts have started to become a
problem. It is possible to regain ones fitness as a walk progresses.
With a strong will,
a positive attitude, and determination, it is possible to get through all sorts
of physical discomforts along the way. You see people hobbling along with
blisters, limping with sprained ankles and all manner of problems, but still
making it to the finish.
(Using hiking poles helps too)
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