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Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome And Hiking

Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome And Hiking

Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome And Hiking Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome or shin splints are a real pain when hiking. Shin splints are the more common name, and medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) is...

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Knee pain going downhill? Try this!

Knee pain going downhill? Try this!

Knee pain going downhill? Try this! If you have knee pain going downhill, you are not alone! For many hikers, taking a steep step down can be painful for the knees while hiking. There are a few ways...

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Zero Drop Shoes For Hiking

Zero Drop Shoes For Hiking

Zero Drop Shoes For Hiking You might be wondering what the heck is a zero drop shoe for hiking. If you've spent any time hiking you've probably seen Altra's or Hoka's on the feet of hikers. It's no...

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Improve Your Odds Of Finishing A Thru Hike

Improve Your Odds Of Finishing A Thru Hike

Improve Your Odds Of Finishing A Thru Hike Do you want to improve your odds of finishing a thru hike? I thought so! No one sets off on a long distance hike with ambitions to abandon their dream hike...

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The best exercises to train for hiking

The best exercises to train for hiking

The best exercises to train for hiking The best exercises to train for hiking aren't found in popular hiking magazines. I recently had a chance to look through a really popular hiking magazine that...

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