by Lee Welton | Mar 8, 2020 | Common Aches and Pains, trailside fitness, Uncategorized
Hiking With Plantar Fasciitis Hiking with plantar fasciitis is no picnic! While there can be many causes for plantar fasciitis, this post will focus mainly on the calf muscle and its role in foot motion. Most hikers that have plantar fasciitis will likely have tight...
by Lee Welton | May 15, 2019 | Common Aches and Pains, trailside fitness, Uncategorized
Posterior Tibialis Tendonitis Posterior tibialis tendonitis 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...
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 | Mar 28, 2019 | Common Aches and Pains, trailside fitness, 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 | trailside fitness, 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...
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