But it was only slightly overambitious! (Gunstock redlining)

So maybe it wasn’t the greatest idea to do another sizable hike only 4 days after the “definitely too big” section of the MSG.  I did know that, despite feeling back to normal, I didn’t want to push my body too hard.  I mapped out several options, so I knew the estimated stats.  The route Hummingbird and I agreed on seemed reasonable, and within my range, but compared to my norm of late, the elevation gain was still significant.  The distance was nothing to sneeze at either.  But of course the truth is, my body wouldn’t necessarily have handled it any better or worse on a later day when I felt the same.  And it was such a gorgeous day for a hike!

MSG Section 2, a.k.a. Another Time My Fiancé Tried to Kill Me

I swear this happens every time.  I knew it was going to be too much.  But with mild annoyance, I went along with it.  Heck, it was my idea to begin with.  Although I would have made it shorter if I had my way.  But still, I can only blame myself.  I knew what I was getting into.