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    I do many of the same exercises.....AND I foam...

    I do many of the same exercises.....AND I foam roll..... I don't think running will help (thats when the issue initially manifested) but I do cycle a fair amount. All I can think is that I'm not...
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    Third hike ended with IT Band issues

    Hi all.....
    Looking for suggestions.

    My last three AT hikes have all been cut very short with IT Band issues. After the first two hikes, each time-- I underwent physical therapy, rehab, and did...
  3. If the pain is on the outside of the knee and...

    If the pain is on the outside of the knee and worse doing downhill....it may be your Iliotibial band (IT band)...which means the root cause of the problem is in your hip....but the pain manifests in...
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    I think it has helped....especially on the cardio...

    I think it has helped....especially on the cardio end side of things....when I first started this about 3 weeks ago, I could only do a few flights. So I've seen improvement. I'm a bit anxious about...
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    Doing steps a good way to train?

    I'm currently going up and down from the first floor to the third floor of my house 25 times....which equates to 50 flights of steps (duh)....with my backpack on which currently contains a 16 pound...
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    How tough are the Roan Highlands?

    I know its all relative....
    But the section of the Roan Highlands from like Carver Gap northbound to Dennis Cove Road...
    My previous experience has only been in the wonderfully groomed Shenandoah...
  7. I believe MRO charges $5 a day to park there.

    I believe MRO charges $5 a day to park there.
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    The Station at 15E

    Newbie here...Quick question....If I hike NOBO from 15E to Damascus, will I spend time in the Roan Highlands? I'm told they are spectacular....
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    I feel your pain....the meticulous...

    I feel your pain....the meticulous planning...every detail....the physical training for months and months...the anticipation....and then you are FINALLY there.....everything you thought itwould...
  10. Wasnt me...I was off the trail on October 12. ...

    Wasnt me...I was off the trail on October 12. But good lord, do I remember hobbling down Bearfence...couldnt see the rocks for all the leaves blown down from TS Nate....it was a grind!
  11. Hey LadyBugg....Thanks for the encouragement...I...

    Hey LadyBugg....Thanks for the encouragement...I have worked out fervishly since March prepping for this hike...all the strength training involved in a "total body work out", including targeting the...
  12. So....I guess I'll do "all of the above". I DID...

    So....I guess I'll do "all of the above". I DID use trekking poles the entire time...they really helped. I work out right often with at least 2 strength training sessions per week, but I'll start...
  13. 60 year old woman did NOT complete the 60 miles....

    Don't know if you all remember me....had a 60 mile hike planned in SNP..Started out on October 6...on the second day out, my IT Band decided it had had enough and became incredibly painful. Hadn't...
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    Don't know the answer, but anxious to see. I'm...

    Don't know the answer, but anxious to see. I'm doing a 60 miles section starting at Blackrock Gap...
    Good luck!
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    thinking about this from a different...

    thinking about this from a different angle.....I'm a cyclist and after riding15-20 miles, my thumbs would get all tingly and eventually go numb...tried all the different padded cycling gloves (which...
  16. Byrd's Nest Shelter......

    Byrd's Nest Shelter......
  17. Byrd's Nest Shelter......

    Byrd's Nest Shelter......
  18. I figured I'd use one of my tent stakes...they...

    I figured I'd use one of my tent stakes...they are pointed and v-shaped. Worked in the back yard....
  19. Thanks Crossup....I've considered the convertible...

    Thanks Crossup....I've considered the convertible pants but I've heard there are some out there that the zippers on the legs will rub you raw...What do you recommend?
  20. 60 miles for 60 year old woman...Shenandoah Nation Park

    Hi all....first time posting...but I've been lurking a bit. Quite a bit...

    In honor of turning 60 last year, I thought it would be cool to get in shape by doing my own little "triathlon"....60...
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    As a former insurance agent.....my heart is with...

    As a former insurance agent.....my heart is with you....and with everyone involved....money cannot replace everything. Good luck!
  22. Thread: Go Girl

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    Any body having much success with the FUD ...

    Any body having much success with the FUD "Pibella"? Got great reviews....but after 3 weeks of "practice", I'm at 75% successful....not good enough to take on the trail next month.
  23. Thread: Newbie in PA

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    You go, girl! I wish I was closer (in...

    You go, girl! I wish I was closer (in Virginia)....I'm 61 and getting ready for my maiden AT hike on Oct 6....going to do 60 miles in Shenandoah National Park. I have the good fortune to have a...
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