cross-training
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Training to walk from Mexico to Canada
I’m about to embark on a 2,650-mile walk from Mexico to Canada, also known as thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). But this journey really began long before my start date. For the last few months, I’ve prepared resupply boxes,… Continue reading
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Part 2 – My recovery from a patella dislocation: returning to running and hiking (weeks 6-12)
I dislocated my kneecap at the end of 2024. Ouch! A patella dislocation is when the kneecap bone is fully forced out of the groove it normally sits in atop the femur (thigh bone). This type of injury sometimes causes… Continue reading
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5 Effective Winter Cross-Training Tips for Backpacking
Happy New Year! After a short break from posting over the holidays to relax and travel, I’m back. Perhaps you used some of your downtime over the holidays to start dreaming up some exciting backpacking adventures for summer. I know… Continue reading
Adventures with Val 