Tried my first 100km hike challenge and made a guide for beginners!

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Nat26
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Tried my first 100km hike challenge and made a guide for beginners!

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Hey everyone! :D

Just wanted to share a bit of my experience in case it’s helpful or inspiring to anyone here.
I challenged myself to complete a 100 km hike in under 24 hours — with no sleep, just short breaks and lots of determination. It was the most intense and transformative thing I’ve ever done, especially as someone who only recently got into hiking.
I wasn’t super athletic or experienced when I started training — just motivated and a bit stubborn :nod: But through months of trial and error, I learned a lot about preparation, gear, mindset, and how to keep going even when things get tough.
Since then, I’ve written a short guide based on my journey, mostly to support other women or beginners who are curious about pushing their limits too.

There’s even a free mini version if anyone’s interested — just let me know and I’ll DM you the link!
Would love to hear from anyone else who’s done a long hike like this — or is thinking about it.
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