by Lee Welton | May 15, 2019 | Common Aches and Pains, Uncategorized
Posterior Tibialis Tendonitis The posterior tibialis can be a real pain while hiking! It’s not a big muscle in terms of mass, but it is extremely critical for hiking on rocky terrain and having a stable foot and ankle. The posterior tibialis is an important but...
by Lee Welton | May 6, 2019 | Start Here, 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 | Mar 28, 2019 | Common Aches and Pains, Uncategorized
Shin Splints and How to Manage Them Shin Splints are also known as Medial Tibia Stress Syndrome. The tibia, (shin bone) absorbs a lot of the ground impact with each step you take. The tibia ever so slightly bends backward with the ground impact. When it does, it...
by Lee Welton | Feb 20, 2019 | Uncategorized, Workouts
If you are looking for the perfect conditioning piece to get you ready for hiking, I have just the workout for you! Just click the link and enter your email address and this leg building lung burner will be sent your way! [wpvideo 4WAc2G9r] This is a fantastic workout...
by Lee Welton | Jan 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you are looking for a great top 5 list of stretches, give these a try! There are endless variations and options for stretching. The nice thing about stretching for hiking is there really isn’t a wrong answer. Choose your own adventure and pat yourself on the...
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