GC from Columbia, Mo. on 6/23/2007 5:12:39 PM:
Doug,
I totally understand the drive to walk end to end. The best explanation I can give for wanting to do it is what the guy said when asked why he climbed mountains: "Because its there."
Now, I know the Katy isnt a mountain, but to go hoofing the whole 225 (or is is 237?) miles, you have to be goal-oriented.
I have found it interesting the distances you averaged most days. I think that is what caused me my difficulties, I was trying to average 18-20 miles a day, and I think that is what bit me in the end. (Pun somewhat intended)
Oh, and by the way, July 9 is my kickoff day. Hopefully, the blister issue that killed me after 163 miles in September won't be as much of an issue this time.