D minus 6,5 weeks…

The departure date is approaching fast.

I’m starting to feel the first small panic attacks.

Am I crazy that I decided to do this? Which devil rode me? I still don’t know what to pack. My backpack will be too heavy. Do I really need 2 pairs of shoes? (YES!!) How much raingear do I need? Will my stuff dry overnight? How cold will it get? How much water will I be carrying? Will I manage to do 20-30 km a day? With 8-9 kg on my back? How will I make myself understood by people who only speak Japanese? Which kind of behavior we consider “normal” is a “no-go” in Japan? How much cash do I want to carry around? Will I feel lonely? How will my family and dog do during my absence? …

Just a few of the zillion things in my head.

Meantime, training continues. Today 12 km with 8,7 kg on my back in my Hoka Mafate 4 shoes with my personalised insoles. Weather was perfect. Feeling happy and a bit proud! 😃😃