A lot has changed since early March, far more than any of us would have anticipated. After leaving Georgia injured, sick, and disheartened, Ryan decided to head back to finish off the state and leave on much better terms.

We aren't sure what the future holds; more section hiking or another thru-hike attempt are all on the table. For now, the small accomplishment of finishing the first state was a much-needed mindset recalibration.

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Music for the show was provided by Tie Goes To The Runner. Hear more from the guys at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMWG5WIgVofzJDxgZ7KTdJA and find them on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tiegoestotherunner/

The artwork for the show was provided by Rachel Saunders. See Rachel's work at https://rachelsaundersart.wixsite.com/rsaundersportfolio and find her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rachelsaundersart/

The Avalanche of Adversity. No real show notes. Just listen to Ryan.

Make sure that you follow Ryan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hopkins.pdf/

Music for the show was provided by Tie Goes To The Runner. Hear more from the guys at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMWG5WIgVofzJDxgZ7KTdJA and find them on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tiegoestotherunner/

The artwork for the show was provided by Rachel Saunders. See Rachel's work at https://rachelsaundersart.wixsite.com/rsaundersportfolio and find her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rachelsaundersart/

Ryan and Steve catch up one last time before Ryan sets out on his journey. He shares thoughts the night before the hike and then twice on day 1 at two big moments. Many more miles (and rain) to come.

Make sure that you follow Ryan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hopkins.pdf/

Music for the show was provided by Tie Goes To The Runner. Hear more from the guys at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMWG5WIgVofzJDxgZ7KTdJA and find them on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tiegoestotherunner/

The artwork for the show was provided by Rachel Saunders. See Rachel's work at https://rachelsaundersart.wixsite.com/rsaundersportfolio and find her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rachelsaundersart/