Walks can get the best of your body—resulting in injury. Most people who are injured due to walking are those who spontaneously go for a hike or a long walk. While injuries can occur right away, there is also the possibility that the injury will not be felt until weeks later.
While you are probably not going to break bones or create stress fractures, it is possible to get shin splints or blisters. These are two of the most common injuries. Shin splints, or pain in your shins, are typically caused by poor footwear and improper walking techniques. Another factor,
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Hiking Glendalough, Ireland
March 21st, 2011 by Bea | Exercises, Hiking
This past weekend I was fortunate enough to complete perhaps one of the most beautiful walks I have ever done in my life. Located about an hour and a half from Dublin, the settlement of Glendalough, Ireland, is a site that you would have never had guessed was there. The trail that the group I was with took was the White Trail--Spinc and Glenealo Valley. This lead us from the Lower Lake and around the Upper Lake in the Wicklow National Park, but in order to get to the views, you have to take quite a hike. The White
1, 2, 3, Hike!
May 27th, 2010 by TJ Davis | Hiking
Hiking is a wonderful way to relax, enjoy the outdoors, get and stay fit. But if you set out on the trails improperly prepared, hiking can turn out be a less than enjoyable experience. First, you need to be physically prepared to hike, and the training that you do will be primarily determined by the duration and terrain of the hike you are planning. For a simple day hike on a relatively flat trail, daily walking around a track or on a treadmill would be sufficient. For longer trips, and hikes on rougher terrain, it is important to plan
Hike in Good Company
November 9th, 2009 by Greg Cote | Hiking, Video
As you get ready for your next hike, you'll want to make sure you pack plenty of water, dress appropriately, and bring some good music. Check out our suggestions for the perfect pairing of music and hiking.
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Rumney, NH
August 10th, 2009 by Bea | Hiking, Strength Training, Summer Activities, Walking
This weekend I took the time to travel back to New Hampshire with some of my fellow co-workers. We are all Orientation Leaders, so we are energetic people who are not afraid to break out random icebreakers or play name games wherever we go. I was lucky enough to have parents who wanted to house these other orientation leaders for the weekend.
On Saturday I drove a minivan worth of people to Rumney, New Hampshire. There I met up with my friend who is an insane rock climber. She has won so many competitions and has been first in the nation,
On Saturday I drove a minivan worth of people to Rumney, New Hampshire. There I met up with my friend who is an insane rock climber. She has won so many competitions and has been first in the nation,
