In the Bradenton (FL) Herald of 19 March 2007, there's an article by staff writer Robert Napper headlined "A heart, a brain and courage; Mike Osmond, two years removed from a heart attack, plans to hike the Appalacian [sic!] Trail".
It's one of those familiar this-guy's-gonna-go-hiking articles. And, as the subtitle says, this particular guy is only two years past a heart attack.
"Osmond, 50, said his wife, Cindy, cried when he told her his plan. And his doctor has advised the heart patient and diabetic not to take on the vigorous task."
The article makes it sound like he's about as prepared as can be, what with hiking the 20 miles between his two restaurants numerous times. "He has been training for four months by walking a treadmill at a local gym with the pack on, and practices for the ups and downs of the mountain trail by walking stairways in local parking garages."
Osmond's big concern sounds like it will be the mental work of long distance hiking. Local gear shop guy, Louis Calcorzi -- who did half a thru-hike in 2002 before having to get off the Trail due to a stress fracture -- has been helping in the planning. His wife seems to be reconciled: "Every 30 days, Cindy will mail food and heart and diabetes medicine for him to pick up at Post Offices along the trail."
And, yes, the web site: "To follow Bradenton restaurateur Mike Osmond as he attempts his journey across the Appalachian Trail, go to the "As Mentioned" area of Bradenton.com."
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
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