by Lee Welton | Oct 24, 2018 | Start Here, trailside fitness, Uncategorized
Tips For A Successful Thru Hike There are many tips for a successful thru hike, but the best lessons are learned through failure. I was scrolling through Facebook recently and came across an excellent video by Jeremy Coody. Sadly, the video has been removed, but the...
by Lee Welton | Oct 22, 2018 | trailside fitness, Uncategorized
Will Thru Hiking Leave You In Great Shape? Will thru hiking leave you in great shape? We can agree that what being in “shape” means can be subjective. But it’s fair to say that finishing a thru hike doesn’t leave you in great shape. I’ll...
by Lee Welton | Oct 7, 2018 | trailside fitness, Uncategorized
Muscle Loss During A Long Distance Hike One inevitable truth with thru-hiking is that you’ll experience muscle loss during a long-distance hike. You will return home from your hike with nice, strong legs, but what about upper body muscle loss during your hike?...
by Lee Welton | Jan 20, 2018 | Start Here, trailside fitness, Uncategorized, Workouts
This article first appeared on The Trek, you can read it here. It has been shared over 1300 times since being published in January 2018. The Numbers Don’t Lie Injuries are the number one reason for abandoning the PCT each year. If you are planning on hiking the...
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