What Is Muscle Pain (Myalgias)? Myalgias can be defined as muscle aches. Myalgias can be a deep, constant, dull ache, or a sharp, sporadic ache. Medications - certain chemotherapy medications can cause myalgias and joint pain (arthralgias), which usually resolve when the medication is removed.
The Appalachian Trail (AT) is a National Scenic Trail extending from Springer Mountain, Georgia, to Mount Katahdin, Maine, and protected by federal- and state-owned lands as well as public rights-of-way. The trail measured 2,168.1 miles in 2001. The total distance of the trail changes slightly from year to year as trail maintenance groups reroute the trail as needed. An Appalachian Trail thru-hike takes between five and seven months to complete the entire trail. (About 20 percent of hikers who begin the trail will complete it.) The average cost of an Appalachian Trail thru-hike is approximately $3,000 (about $1.50 per mile), not including gear.
I think a 100-day thru-hike is very possible, but you will need to hit the ground running by having your gear and systems dialed in, and by being in decent shape before you get out there. The trail is 2,175 miles long, so to do it in 100 days you need to average âjustâ 21.75 miles per day. If you can walk at 3mph, you only need to hike for 7.3 hours per day. Of course, youâll want to take breaks during the day and youâll need to stop in town, but 10-12 hour days are still pretty comfortable. I would recommend only stopping in towns that are right on the trail, if you have the choice.