I'm training for my 2017 Appalachian Trail thru-hike and I realized I don't have to be a martyr for 2,000 miles.  At least not where my feet are concerned.  I need to treat them well because I'm counting on them for so much.  

When I realized my boots might be doing me more harm than good, I took cues from the thru-hikers I crossed paths with last year in New Hampshire.  I'm training in trail runners and I've got the Pro/Con breakdown on the blog, today.