Day 10, April 16
15 miles, 89 miles total
Altitude: 2,887 feet (decent 1,500 feet in 5 miles)
Weather: warm and sunny 27-60F
Saint-Chely-d’Aubrac
With deliberation three times a day I stop to tend to my feet. As Benjimin Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Feet are checked for any hint of irritation and are “aired.” Socks are rotated and placed in opposite feet.
Day 7, April 13, Palm Sunday
14 miles, 61 miles total
Altitude: 3,579 feet
Weather: warm and sunny 65F
Lasbros
Thanks to a google search, I have diagnosed the early signs of a corn. Compeed Corn Patch to the rescue. It’s a great reminder to apply a thin coat of Vasoline on the toes to reduce friction. A runner’s trick.
A pound on your foot is equal to 5 pounds on your back; however, the feet feel more of the road or trail surface in lighter boots. German made Meindl boots are my choice.They have a memory foam liner that shapes to your foot. Check out the inside leather.
Linda Scandore 