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Some guy on trail told me I was killing my knees with my stride
Last summer on the John Muir Trail around mile 60 I stopped at a creek to filter water and this older dude just casually said hey you're landing on your heel too hard every step. I was like thanks I didn't ask but he kept talking and showed me how to shorten my stride and land more midfoot. I was pretty annoyed at first because I thought I knew what I was doing after years of hiking. Tried it for the next two days and my knees stopped aching and my pace actually picked up a little. Changed my whole approach to downhill sections now and I feel bad I almost snapped at him. Has anyone else gotten random unsolicited trail advice that actually turned out to be super helpful?
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alicew6818d ago
Got an old timer on the Appalachian Trail who told me my pack straps were all wrong. I was ready to brush him off too but he adjusted them and it took like 20 pounds off my shoulders. Now I pay better attention when someone speaks up even if it stings a little at first.
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