pain

Vignettes of Pain, Homesickness, and Abounding Joy

Vignettes of Pain, Homesickness, and Abounding Joy

It is utterly impossible to summarize my experience over these past ten days in a blog post. It's utterly impossible to summarize my experience in my journal at night, and...

May 9, 2019 : Sam Cooper
Dealing with Migraines on the Trail

Dealing with Migraines on the Trail

As I get closer to my thru-hike start date on Feb. 14 (no Valentine, might as well hike) I have some last-minute prep still to do. One of the things...

Feb 3, 2019 : Chad Sanborn
Hiker Hobble and a Double Zero

Hiker Hobble and a Double Zero

On Tuesday, I hobbled the last 16 miles to the highway 26 road crossing.   Full of relief and joy, I stuck my thumb out and was passed only by...

Aug 9, 2018 : Brian Cornell
How I Overcame Shin Splints (And How You Can, Too) In 9 Steps

How I Overcame Shin Splints (And How You Can, Too) In 9 Steps

  Shin splints on the trail are fun for no one *DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor but I like to think of myself as a personal expert on shin...

Mar 25, 2016 : Jean Taggart