Maria sent in the above photos taken on her recent trek to the top of Mount Taugetus, Lakonia, Greece, which is the highest point of southern Greece. Having made the hike in her gray fivefinger Sprints, I asked Maria to tell me how things went. Here is what she had to say:
Hey! They fared extremely well on the 2 hour hike up; on the way down I was slowed by the fact they were very slippery on the rocks and that so many people stopped me to inquire about my shoes … and at the end — no sore feet!! Just really tired legs and sore calves.
This [hike] was somewhat of a religious pilgrimage that takes place every year in celebration of the the prophet Elias, hundreds of people make the climb from the surrounding villages to a small church at the summit where food, drink, music, and good company is enjoyed.
This summit is the highest point in the south of Greece.
Maria also sent in this photo of the gathering at the summit. Looks like quite a good sized group up there! And what a beautiful view.
Thanks for passing on your story, Maria!
2 replies on “Maria hikes to the top of Mount Taugetus, Greece in FiveFinger Sprints”
Keep the reader stories coming Justin! I’ve got to get some pics of myself and my KSOs out and about in my new hometown, Jerusalem…they’re coming, soon, I promise…
Oh wow- no sore feet???!!! That’s amazing 🙂 I know I need to invest in an awesome pair of shoes because of my constant sore feet. Luckily I found the best topical cream that I just love called Topricin pain cream and I do not have to rely on oral pain meds. This might work for your sore muscles you know? Anyway- very cool pictures, thanks for sharing the hike with us!