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How Valerie Trained To Section Hike The Continental Divide Trail

6/30/2020

Learn how Valerie used the Online Summit Program to train for hiking during lockdown, and help her get fit and strong for the trail around a number of personal limitations.

How Joan Overcame Knee Pain During Downhill Hiking And Trained For The Pacific Crest Trail

6/29/2020

At 61 years old, Joan decided to do her first thru-hike on the Pacific Crest Trail. Learn how she used the Online Summit Program to overcome knee pain during descents, strengthen her joints and give her the physical confidence to tackle her big adventure.

How Pat Overcame Knee Pain To Summit Mera Peak

6/29/2020

This is Pat. And this is him at the top of Mera Peak in Nepal, having conquered his first mountaineering expedition. Learn how he used the Online Summit Program to overcome knee pain while hiking, train for elevation without any mountains and fit his training into a busy life.

TFT95: Interview With Alicia - Internal Training Load For Hikers

6/29/2020

In this episode, I interview Alicia Filley (founder of the Healthy Hiker), and we chat how internal training load can affect your hiking performance and risk of injury.

The Two Best Exercises For Downhill Hiking

6/28/2020

As hikers, we all know downhill hiking can be tough. There is nothing quite like it to turn the legs into jelly, the toes into bruised messes and the knees into a genuine worry!

And when it comes to training for descents, a hiker needs to be smart. This article will share with you the two best exercises a hiker can do, to help their downhill hiking feel more comfortable.

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