On 1st July 2019 Shona left the comfort and safety of her life in the UK to fly to Seattle. After a busy couple of days sorting out food supplies, Shona started her Pacific Crest Trail hike on the 4th of July.
The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is a 2,650 mile long distance walking trail in the U.S.A. Shona hiked south bound, starting at the Canadian Border – walking through the States of Washington, Oregon and California – until she reached the Mexican Border.
Shona carried all of her kit and camping gear, she passed through towns about once a week to pick up a food resupply, shower, charge her phone etc. It took Shona just under 5 months to completed and she finished in late November 2019.
Why this challenge?
Four years ago, Shona approached her 40th birthday, and admitted to herself that she wasn’t living the life she wanted and she wasn’t doing the adventures she’d dreamed off. She’d been waiting for her circumstances to change but changing they were not.
Shona decided it was time to stop putting her life on hold and take action. Shona hiked the PCT knowing it would be hard. So hard that she’d want to quit many times. But she also knew that she’d love it and be changed by it.
During this podcast episode Shona shares more about her PCT journey and answers questions from the Tough Girl Tribe. Shona also provides top tips and advice to help you make sure you are living the life of your dreams.
Listen to Shona on the Tough Girl Podcast EXTRA - Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail - 2,650 miles SOBO from Canada to Mexico!
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Listen to Shona - Taking on new challenges at 40 & her preparation for thru hiking the Pacific Crest Trail - SOBO in 2019!
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Show notes
Catching up with Shona
Brief introduction
Heading out to America to start the trail
Getting food boxes sorted at the start
Heading out to the monument
Starting the trail on the 4th July 2019
How easy was it to do the food boxes in advance
Having a plan for the start
The first night….
Walking 30 miles to reach the start line!
Why it was so busy SOBO
What it was like….and why it was a relief
Being nervous at the start and wanting to make big miles
Being worries about not being fast enough
Dealing with the wet and cold
The time pressure of going SOBO
The first 500 miles of Washington State
Having rules on the trail
Intentionally walking alone and being present
The challenging moments on the trail
Documenting the journey
Thinking the journey was going to be over
Asking for help when it was needed
Learning that you don’t have to do everything on your own
Understanding why people do quit the trail
Trail name - My Sherona….
The Sierra Mountains and the fear of the snow
Hating the cold
Trail Family
River crossings…
Getting to the finish
Being 20 miles from the border
Human kindness
Shoes….
Funding for a thru hike
Raising funds for charity - Mikey’s Line
Is there going to be a book??
Life changing?
Advice and tips for you to achieve your own personal dreams
Social Media
Website - www.shonafitness.co.uk
Facebook - @shonamacphersoncoaching
Instagram - @walkwildcoach
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