Baeng72 wrote:...I'd say the same for the Overland last year, the 2nd day from Scott Kilvert to Windamere (curse Parks Tas. for that detour!) in the rain was the worst, but the day after to Pelion is a bit of a slog too, the last few kms from Frog Flatts I wasn't feeling it...
Mark F wrote:It is interesting how the body reacts to changes in activity, food and sleep. I find at the end of day 1 my appetite drops until day 4, it takes me a couple of days to fully adjust to sleeping time (early to bed) and different mat/pillow. Day 2 and 3 are usually a bit lethargic. About the worst case for lethargy was day 3 on Hilltop to Katoomba. It took me all day to walk from just east of Murphy's Crossing to the Yerranderie Road end of the Central Ridge Trail - 10km of gentle fire trail.
Tortoise wrote: In my senior years (!), I don't sleep so well anywhere. Worse in a tent, warm and comfy though I may be. Some nights are shockers, but I can walk fine all the next day.
Definitely a thingMs_Mudd wrote:Not sure if blues are really the right word, but it does kind of convey what I mean.
On a multiday walk, does anyone else find day 2 a struggle?
I have noticed it before and had a vague theory that it does happen to me, but last week, Day 2 whacked me - hard. Feeling like I was moving through concrete and everything was an effort was confirmation of my theory
I wonder whether it is the excitement and build up leading up to a trip, combined with probable travel to the destination and the sleeping poorly the first night out? Does this phenomenon effect others as much as me?
From Day 3 onwards, I am energetic and can happily walk 20-30km daily from there on in.
Ms_Mudd wrote:Very interesting reading so many of you feel the same way and that age may accentuate those feelings.
MarkF- yes, my appetite is so similar. Could easily not eat much at all on the first day or so, then as I go on, appetite returns.
I think I will put together my future walk plans in a way that allows me the option to have a very easy second day, as struggle-street does not feel great!
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