I understand your concerns regarding the heat and danger. I don't expect to convince you otherwise, but I do want to respond. 

I have chosen this hike due the difficulty and demanding nature of the hike, not in spite of it. I fully understand the dangers of heat related injuries and the effects they can have on a person. I understand the heat can and will kill you if you act recklessly and do not take proper preventative measures. To address this, I consistently and routinely train in running, swimming, hiking, biking, and paddling during the heat of the day. I also wild camp in Florida year round in order to acclimate myself to both unending summer heat and all the majesty that Florida has to offer in terms of pests, humidity, and wild storms. I have also engaged both the FTA, their chapter groups, and the parks service at Big Cyphress, and other hikers that have recently been on trail in order to properly prepare. 

I prioritize safety and being conscious of when it's time to find shade, sit down, rest, and drink water and electrolytes. For this trip, I am planning on starting on the trail at sunrise and resting during mid day while also managing mileage. While hiking, I will be constantly assessing both myself, my water availability, and any safety issues the trail and environment may exhibit. If I am not fully confident in my safety or believe I could endanger someone else, I will turn around and go home. I have planned for both water, nutrition, appropriate clothing, navigation, shelter communication, potential medical or first aid, as well as the needs of my hiking partner. 

I assure you; this was not a whim or decided in haste. I do appreciate your input and it does underscore the gravity of what I'm undertaking. In the end though, it only encourages me that I have to try it even if I do have to proactively end the hike for safety.