4/28/23
Day 122

Today I did two separate hikes in the Chocorua area. I’ve done White Ledge before - in fact I saw a mama bear and her two babies when I did it last time - and then completed Hammond Trail just to the junction with Weetamoo Trail. Both trails are beautiful, but White Ledge just has a special feel to it. I’m trying to relearn how to pace myself on these hikes. My legs want to go faster than my lungs and heart, and I find myself averaging over 2.1 mph even with breaks and trying to slow down. Before, my average mph was 1.8 to 1.9 elapsed and I’d usually take about 35 minutes per mile uphill whereas now I’m averaging 28 minutes per mile uphill. It’s hard to adjust to this new pace for my heart and lungs, but I’m excited to feel the power in my legs after six+ months hiking in snow. 

Daily Miles: 9.06

Daily Vert: 

Overall Miles: 1236.34

Overall Vert: 356,094’

Trace: 52.3% -> 52.7%

Trails:

White Ledge Trail

Hammond Trail