[pct-l] Foot ready, are you?

[Minda Fraser]

Josh I just really think the only way to get used to the activity is to do the activity! Start off slower and don't ignore hot spots! My experience with this comes from hiking the great glen way in Scotland in shoes that were half a size too small to start with. As well as doing half marathons and other races. I'm very particular about chafing and rub spots. things like compression leg sleeves body glide  coconut oil vitamin e oil jojoba Shea butter pedicures Bonnie's balm BIOFREEZE and tiger balm have all been my friends on the painful road to badass feet and legs. Now if only I had a flat tummy strategy. Lololol. Good luck. Let me know how it goes! Minda aka Levity

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> On Feb 7, 2014, at 10:19 AM, Joshua Walsh <jpwalk38z at aol.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> Wow, as a newbie I can see how foot problems stop soooo many hikers.
> 
> After I read many PCT desert trail journals, there appears to be difficulty with foot problems past the first 200 to 400 miles.
> 
> Any Solutions or advice?
> 
> To begin with, I was thinking of only hiking max of 15 miles/day the first 100.
> 
> Secondly, pre-training months before the start date as follows:
> 
> In consideration of these factors: Heat, Friction/Pressure, and Weighted Pounding..
> 
> 1. Battery Heated socks with sand paper inserts covered by.. (Waterproof Socks)
> 
> 2. Waterproof thick socks, wrapped with.. (Ankle Weights)
> 
> 3. Ankle weights, slowly increasing the amount of ankle weight and mileage over time in an attempt to partially mimic backpack weight without straining the back. Adding a weighted hip belt might also prove helpful.
> 
> Sounds a little crazy?
> 
> Tentative Plan:  start with milder everyday use (not at work) and slowly increasing the time and intensity. Build up over a few weeks to a month until I can jog up and downhill with the above preparation on a daily basis. Full training time may vary depending on my personal progress and adaptation.
> 
> My personal belief is that some of us require more time for our skin layers, muscles, tendons and foot bone structures to adapt and grow stronger overtime. Hopefully I can avoid the micro-foot fractures and shin-splints with this progressive approach.
> 
> Please respond with comments for or against. Any constructive advice is welcome!
> 
> JP
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