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Medical assistance for multiple large blisters, both feet!
Read Ray Jardines Book Beyond Backpacking particularly the chapter on footwear. Ray is a pilot, endurance kayaker and long distance hiker of the three major US trail and many more. Rarely goes near boots; like me. He carries fabric boots for kicking steps in snow, otherwise it is a running shoe...- englishstu
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Most effective way to use Compede?
To stop Compeed edges sticking to the socks sprinkle talcum powder on the edges before putting on the socks.- englishstu
- Post #40
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Cautionary tale of the importance of travel insurance!
I have not walked on the Camino....yet, but have walked extensively in the US and Europe. I am from the UK. I could be corrected but the EHIC does not mean totally free treatment. Other countries do not have an NHS therefore if the locals have items to pay for so do you. Height can be...- englishstu
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If it hurts, stop.....
"A simple rule of thumb for soft tissue healing, if not disrupted by re-injury, is 20% at 2 weeks, 80% at 6-8 weeks, and 100% at 12 or more weeks." Bit dim on this, % of what, mileage ? There is a pain scale, no pain 1 and 10 very severe pain. I have seen it somewhere not to exercise above...- englishstu
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Stuck in Hornillos with suspected shin splints
Good advice given. Shin splints is a vague term for pain in the shin. Once I did have issue there and learnt to massage the affected area with the heel of the other foot (the affected area is usually a small knotted area of muscle which shortens the muscle restricting its movement- hence the...- englishstu
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