by Lee Welton | Mar 26, 2020 | Start Here, trailside fitness, Uncategorized
How To Train For A Thru Hike Are you wondering how to train for a thru hike? I recently did an podcast with Rowan, the owner of Summit Strength. Rowan is a skilled personal trainer himself and helps hikers around the globe prepare for mountain tops, grand adventures...
by Lee Welton | May 31, 2019 | Start Here, trailside fitness, Uncategorized
This article was translated from The North Face – Brazil, and was originally written in Portuguese for our friends down south. It is a condensed version of the recent REI interview which you can read here. Photos are from the original post. May 28, 2019 by Thaís...
by Lee Welton | May 6, 2019 | Start Here, trailside fitness, Uncategorized
Can you eat healthy on a long distance hike? Yes, you can eat healthy while hiking long distances! I was recently interviewed by a journalist with REI about my healthy eating style while hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2018. I have linked it below and I hope you...
by Lee Welton | Jan 15, 2019 | Start Here, trailside fitness, Uncategorized
This post is sponsored by The Dylan Tonkin Show! Dylan is very relatable and his relaxed interview style allows the conversation to come effortlessly with his guests. He has successfully hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 2018, and the Appalachian Trail in 2016. He...
by Lee Welton | Dec 11, 2018 | Start Here, trailside fitness, Uncategorized
Should You Even Bother Training? Since injuries are the number one reason for hikers ending their hikes, it’s a topic worthy of attention. There is always talk around hikers regarding training before a hike. Some say you don’t need to train, others swear...
by Lee Welton | Nov 12, 2018 | Start Here, trailside fitness, Uncategorized
Each year, Halfway Anywhere puts out a fantastic PCT hiker survey. While preparing for the PCT, it was a huge resource for me. One of the things that stood out to me is the number of hikers that never finish due to injury, and things hikers wish they would have done...
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