Book Review: 46 Days: Keeping up with Jennifer Pharr Davis
I've been reading a lot of non-fiction lately! This book is about the Appalachian Trail. More specifically, about a woman named Jennifer Pharr Davis who broke not only the women's speed record, but also the OVERALL speed record for the AT (Appalachian Trail). So basically this woman is a freaking bad ASS. The AT is right around 2,200 miles if you didn't know. Guess how long she took to complete the entire thing? 46 DAYS. She averaged 48 miles PER day. And if you didn't know, that trail has a ton of elevation change. It's not uncommon for thru-hikers to only average 15-20 miles a day on this trail.
I enjoyed this book a ton. Her husband actually wrote it. He was a big part of her "Pit Crew" which met her at road crossings, and resupplied her with food and water. There were a ton of people that assisted them throughout this journey. With their help, she was able to break the long distance speed record on the AT.
**I actually started writing this awhile ago, but honestly life got busy and it got forgotten. I stumbled upon this book when I was looking for materials on upcoming PCT thru hike.
These types of book inspire me. Honestly, I usually read fiction but this was a nice reprieve from that routine. While I was unable to complete a thru-hike, I think that this can apply to life. One thing I learned while out on trail was that people are inherently kind. People go out of their way to help others, and we all want to see each other succeed. I saw the stripped down version of this while I was on the PCT. The kindness of others really shone through and it was as if each person I came into contact was willing onto me a successful journey.
I'm not really sure where I'm taking this post, but I thought that the book was incredible. So inspirational, and really shows the grit of Jennifer Pharr Davis and what she endured while out on the AT.
I enjoyed this book a ton. Her husband actually wrote it. He was a big part of her "Pit Crew" which met her at road crossings, and resupplied her with food and water. There were a ton of people that assisted them throughout this journey. With their help, she was able to break the long distance speed record on the AT.
**I actually started writing this awhile ago, but honestly life got busy and it got forgotten. I stumbled upon this book when I was looking for materials on upcoming PCT thru hike.
These types of book inspire me. Honestly, I usually read fiction but this was a nice reprieve from that routine. While I was unable to complete a thru-hike, I think that this can apply to life. One thing I learned while out on trail was that people are inherently kind. People go out of their way to help others, and we all want to see each other succeed. I saw the stripped down version of this while I was on the PCT. The kindness of others really shone through and it was as if each person I came into contact was willing onto me a successful journey.
I'm not really sure where I'm taking this post, but I thought that the book was incredible. So inspirational, and really shows the grit of Jennifer Pharr Davis and what she endured while out on the AT.
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