56km Taught Me I'm Not Who I Think I Am
Three days on the Sunshine Coast Trail. 56 kilometers of roots, rocks, and whatever version of myself I thought I was bringing.
Day one: confident, prepared, Instagram-ready. Day two: blisters the size of quarters, questioning every life choice that led me here. Day three: something shifted.
It wasn't the views—though they were stunning. It wasn't the accomplishment—though my legs earned every meter. It was kilometer 47, sitting on a log, eating the last of my trail mix, realizing I'd been hiking in silence for two hours and felt more present than I had in months.
No profound revelation. No life-changing epiphany. Just the quiet recognition that discomfort strips away the noise. The trail doesn't care about your timeline, your fitness tracker, or your expectations.
It just asks: who are you when everything hurts and you keep going anyway? 🏕️
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