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That would have been a good April 1 post. I intended to post this for April 1, but forgot: "I finally got inijii toe socks. I think I like really like them, but it would be helpful if like other technical socks, they were marked to indicate... -
On the CF I carry one 12 -16 oz bottle and fill up when I need it. Pretty much every village has a fountain.
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I drink a litre between getting up, using the ablutions, remembering who I am and what it is I’m trying to achieve and setting boot to tarmac (other surfaces may be available). On the Frances, with a couple of exceptions, I’ll carry 500ml, drink...
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I walked these stages in 2017:
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I’m on the Via Imperii at the moment, to date I’ve covered over 250km, and have yet to see another pilgrim. So imagine how I felt when I came across this today: Stamp, drinks, guest book…
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I find walking with poles keeps me more upright, and takes some of the pressure off my lower back. If I walk without poles for more than 2 hours I get a sore lower back that I need to stretch out after. Also, doing some stretching (lower back... -
Hiawatha replied to the thread What exercises to do to strengthen lower back?.Backs are as individual as fingerprints, no two are the same , especially injured ones . Sixty eight , two fused vertebrae, one laminectomy , many successful treks . My one piece of advice is to be very wary and very prepared when putting on...
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Hiawatha reacted to Charte57's post in the thread What exercises to do to strengthen lower back? with Like.
I also have had some back issues, I’m sure some will disagree with what I’m about to say but for me carrying a larger pack is better. I find the wide waist straps to be very supportive and the pack itself has great suspension. I have an Osprey...
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Hiawatha replied to the thread When plans go pear-shaped …. Need Meseta strategy with a recovering bruised hip.Find a pharmacia or natural remedy shop and buy some Arnica cream or lotion . It is an amazing cure for deep bruising and the dispersion of subcutaneous haematoma. Frankly akin to witchcraft , so effective as to be akin to some type of arcane...
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Hiawatha reacted to Rhys's post in the thread When plans go pear-shaped …. Need Meseta strategy with a recovering bruised hip with Like.
I am posting this from Estella where the weather is very warm and the sun is more intense than I expected. It is amazing! You may recall two previous threads — one in which you persuaded me to walk the Meseta, and then one in I asked about...
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