Good evening, This is my first day and my first post, so please be gentle. smile

I am one of those newbie backpackers. I am not new to camping, but I have always car camped at one level or another.

I am also a person that understands training for a goal. I set a goal in March to run a marathon. I am training now for the marathon that I plan to run in November here in downtown Atlanta Georgia. Once I have completed that goal, I have decided my next goal will be a hike from Tennessee / Georgia State line back to Springer Mountain along the AT.

So I would like some advice on planning for such a hike. Training hike lengths, how much weight to carry while training and such.

I figured I could dig around the site for equipment suggestions, but I reserve the right to ask about equipment later. smile

Thanks
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