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December 31st, 2016

12/31/2016

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There's one thing, though, I can state with confidence: until the feeling that I've done a good job in a race returns, I'm going to keep running marathons, and not let it get me down. Even when I grow old and feeble, when people warn me it's about time to throw in the towel, I won't care. As long as my body allows, I'll keep running. Even if my time gets worse, I'll keep on putting in as much effort - perhaps even more effort - towards my goal of finishing a marathon. I don't care what others say - that's just my nature, the way I am. Like scorpions sting, cicadas cling to trees, salmon swim upstream to where they were born, and wild ducks mate for life. Murakami

​Morning y'all,
It's a beautiful, blue grey morning up top. The high yesterday reached 30 degrees. The overnight low was 9 degrees. It was 9 degrees and clear at 7am observation. The mountain received no new preciptation up top and there is no snow. The trails are sure to be a bit icy after our cold spell. I would definitely recommend Microspikes if you intend to reach the top. Be careful on the way down! It is sure to be slick. Get out and enjoy the holiday weekend!
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Gulf Coast Doug
12/31/2016 11:10:36 am

Just passing along a Happy New Year's wish to JP and all the LeConte bloggers. May all your hiking trails be filled with nature's wonders in 2017...

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Rick
12/31/2016 11:54:43 am

Good Luck and Happy New Year, JP!.....I ran my first marathon at age 40...... That was 30 years ago!......Then ran a 30 mile race with myself the next year......After that, I have been hiking ever since!..... 😎

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Renee stone
12/31/2016 03:47:37 pm

Wow, 9, no wonder we were cold, the gauge on office said 16

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Paul Sanders
12/31/2016 05:50:42 pm

I watched my first marathon in my early twenties. Since then, I have watched 3 or 4 more; they get harder to watch every year. Now, I can only watch the first half; by then, I am exhausted. I tell friends if I drive somewhere for 26 miles, I get tired.
Seriously, I admire all you folks who can run and do that kind of thing. And running the trails, especially at night, well, JP, I would end up killing myself on some rock or root. Kudos to you for your desire and ability.

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Paul Sanders
12/31/2016 05:56:31 pm

I awoke atop the Lodge one morning, Renee, a few years ago, looked at the camp thermometer, and it read 13 degrees. I turned to my wife, and said, you know, this could be dangerous if we make any mistakes. The hike down was treacherous with the temps, ice, and snow, but these are some of my fondest memories.

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Mark poley
12/31/2016 07:11:43 pm

Just a quick Happy new year to all. We made it to the lodge for our first time in 2016! Hoping to make many more trips up to the top!

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Tammy (Tx)
12/31/2016 07:26:21 pm

Happy New Year to JP and everyone! Just a few more hours and 2016 will be outta here!

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Pat N
1/1/2017 11:33:18 am

Happy New Year, JP!!!

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