by Lee Welton | Oct 14, 2019 | Free Downloads, Uncategorized
Grab your FREE copy here: Self Care Guide For Hikers Knowledge is power Preparing for my Pacific Crest Trail Hike in 2018, I knew the importance of training and self care but I didn’t know how impactful they would end up being. My wife, Sarah, and I were not immune to...
by Lee Welton | Jul 23, 2019 | Common Aches and Pains, Uncategorized
How Will You Deal With Pain While Hiking? Are you wondering how you are going deal with aches and pains while hiking? It’s true that you will most likely face some aches and pains on your hike, but it’s important to know how to manage them beyond aspirin...
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 | 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 | Nov 21, 2018 | Common Aches and Pains, Uncategorized
Highlights Can take months to heal Shoes matter Pack weight plays a role Did you know that foot pain affects a reported 63% of all long distance hikers? Some hikers will suffer from foot numbness during their hike, which may be caused by poor shoe choice and excess...
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