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In this episode we discuss the 3 different types of fun! type 1, type 2, and type 3... and then how physical and mental preparation for the hike assists in achieving that fun.  

Physical preparation links: 

Backpacking Light Podcast Notes for Episode 14: https://backpackinglight.com/podcast-014-training-for-backpacking/

Summit Strength: https://www.summitstrength.com.au

trailsidefitness.com: https://trailsidefitness.com

Article on preparing for the a hike: https://trailsidefitness.com/2018/10/30/training-tips-for-a-thru-hike/

Mental preparation: 

Before/during the hike: 

https://www.peaksports.com/sports-psychology-blog/6-steps-pregame-mental-preparation/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/amymorin/2014/08/14/how-to-mentally-prepare-yourself-to-give-the-performance-of-your-life/#3f3e1ff8240c

http://www.sportpsychologytoday.com/youth-sports-psychology/five-components-of-mental-preparation/

After the hike: 

https://davecornthwaite.com/blog/postexpeditiondepression

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/blog/2018/06/07/wonderings-how-to-beat-the-post-trip-blues

https://www.heartmybackpack.com/confessions/post-travel-depression/

https://www.calmajor.com/blog/2019/5/16/the-post-adventure-blues-post-expedition-depress

Adventure Sport Podcast on post hiking depression:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventure-sports-podcast/id972403908?i=1000460525619

Adventure Sport Podcast on hiking through very difficult circumstances: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventure-sports-podcast/id972403908?i=1000458090415