Exercise

Training for a thru-hike

Training for a thru-hike

They say there's no better way to train for a thru hike than letting the trail beat you up the first few weeks, but I'm trying to find the second...

Feb 5, 2023 : Kara Wise
Physical + Mental Preparation

Physical + Mental Preparation

According to The Trek, physical injury and mental fatigue are major factors that drive hikers to leave the trail. Four months remain until I begin hiking and I thought I’d...

Feb 10, 2022 : MG Hibionada
Counting Calories Part II: Training for the Trail

Counting Calories Part II: Training for the Trail

Planning to hike the Appalachian Trail? Start the new year with these focused training tips in mind!

Jan 23, 2017 : Kmeg
Super Fun Workouts To Get You In Tip Top Hiking Shape!

Super Fun Workouts To Get You In Tip Top Hiking Shape!

Due to the fact that college graduation isn't until the first week of May, I will be getting what is considered to be a late start on my thru-hike. I...

Jul 2, 2015 : Colleen Goldhorn
Getting your rows in a duck! short list of pre-trail reminders

Getting your rows in a duck! short list of pre-trail reminders

Start getting comfortable with being uncomfortable Its crunch time! Saving money and working overtime might be your life at the moment, but in months or weeks (depending on when you...

Jan 2, 2015 : Wolfgang