Joe, You can start doing one exercise to make your "nature walks" more
enjoyable by the end when you are tired which is exercising your vastus
medialis (that lump just above the kneecap on the along inside of your
thigh.
I had a rough recovery from a leg surgery and its atrophy of disuse did n
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HA! I took a short dirt detour at Stafford Lake in Novato today (on the
Cheviot) and encountered a bobcat. He was a lot bigger than my cat so I decided
it was time to turn around...
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Don’t overthink it Joe,
I wear ankle high moccasins for at least 90% of my working, walking, hiking and
daily footwear.
On a several hour hike in Big Sur, on super steep trails, the two girls I was
with were wearing flip flops.
Just watch out for poison oak, rattlesnakes and anything big enoug
If you're of a certain age, and haven't hiked in a while, the first hike
may make you aware of a bunch of muscles you didn't know you had, even if
you're in good bike shape. A lot of clauses in that sentence, but I think
you get my drift.
happy trails.
jim m
walnut creek, ca
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What's funny after all this input - which I appreciate - is it looks like I'm
already using my walking/hiking gear on my bike. Well ok then!
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Surly: Yes, I have the thinner socks.
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Ask 50 people and get 100 opinions... I prefer Smartwool merino wool lite
hikers. I personally found thinner to be better (although not too thin).
John
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The hiking will be in Yosemite, not LA. Plus I intend to keep doing it around
here in Marin County, although what I'll be doing on my own is probably more
accurately called nature walking.
Yes to merino blend socks, I've been using LL Beans in my walking/riding shoes
for years. Cushy, warm in
I have these and they are my go to outdoor socks.
On Friday, May 4, 2018 at 10:37:21 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
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> I find thick wool socks good for this purpose, since they both take up
> slack in shoe fit without requiring excessively tight lacing, thus avoiding
> both sliding and blisteri
I find thick wool socks good for this purpose, since they both take up
slack in shoe fit without requiring excessively tight lacing, thus avoiding
both sliding and blistering, and pinching, but allow room for a bit of
swelling. The ones I like come in packs of 3 from Costco -- though just
realized
Oh okay. LA hiking is very different than mtn hiking that I like to do.
Went to visit LA a few months back and did some hiking there with a water
bottle, regular clothes, and tennis shoes. The LA trails are pretty easy
going and well kept. The only difficulty is the uphill, and even then it's
f
I did learn a couple of things I about shoes from years of backpacking. Make
sure there’s at least a thumb’s width of distance between your toe and the
front of the shoe or boot (not sure if this applies to those minimalist shoes).
This is particularly important going downhill. Make sure ther
Eric: You're right, I already have some super comfortable Asics that I'll start
with. They look slightly overbuilt for riding but it's what I use all the time
and they work great for that..I figure they'll hold up well to the low-key
amount of "hiking" I'll be doing.
The reason for pestering y
I third this. Though I'm not as hardcore as barefoot Deacon, I've found
simple low-cut shoes with a decent tread better than heavy boots for short
hikes (i.e. not traversing the Appalachian Trail). They work just fine 95%
of the time and like mountain biking without full-suspension, force/allow
So since I've had my hip replaced, I'm doing more walking/hiking. It is really
easy for me to ONLY ride, because I like it so much, but I was having some pain
in the replaced hip (nothing like the pain that brought the replacement about)
and I had a sense that I needed to walk more. So I did. (A
BTW: if WALKING is a real magazine, I apologize, and retract my
recommendation; I had no idea. (Still don't.)
On Thu, May 3, 2018 at 4:04 PM, Patrick Moore wrote:
> Joe: you need to subscribe to WALKING. It tells you all you need to
> know--and more!
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> Patrick Moore
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> > On May 3, 20
Joe: you need to subscribe to WALKING. It tells you all you need to know--and
more!
Patrick Moore
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> On May 3, 2018, at 1:25 PM, Joe Bernard wrote:
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> I didn't mention this mythical walking magazine and I don't know why you're
> giving me shit. It's clearly marked OT and I've gotten a
I use trekking poles and whatever shoes (or flip-flops) that I have on. I
have the same problem with hiking boots as I do with cycling shoes - nobody
makes them that fit me so I don't use them. I spent an hour or so in the
REI in downtown Seattle and they didn't have anything that fit me (wide
I didn't mention this mythical walking magazine and I don't know why you're
giving me shit. It's clearly marked OT and I've gotten a lot of useful
information without doing a deep dive down high-tech WALKING! rabbit holes I'm
trying to avoid. So take a hike!
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I used to sprain my ankle 2-4 times a year hiking with heavy, custom boots.
Zero sprains since going barefoot/minimalist. “Support” weakens the system.
Cushion deafens and blinds the system. WHen you can’t feel rocks and roots,
ankles roll. Takes time (3 mo. as a rule) to build up atrophied musc
Walking is not that difficult. Dangers particular to particular areas are
another matter, but none were raised in the original question.
Even I, who never walk when I can ride, know to wear comfortable shoes and
socks, clothes, protect from sun, and so forth; you really don't need to
subscribe to
It's mentioned somewhere where Grant was saying he would hike more cool places
if he didn't hate driving to them. And if I "knew all this" I wouldn't be
asking, now would I? I know the general stuff about food and water, but know
nothing about correct shoes and hiking sticks and whatnot. And I w
I prefer sandals, specifically Luna Sandals in a model with a sole with a
bit of traction. These are the sandals first inspired by the Tarahumara as
documented in the book, Born to Run. I figure if they're good enough for
folks running long distance trail races, they should be good enough for me
On the other hand, when I walk my dog a mile down the street and back, I
just make sure I'm wearing pants, slip on my beat up boat shoes, and
shuffle off.
On Thu, May 3, 2018 at 11:50 AM, Patrick Moore wrote:
> I didn't see hiking mentioned there; that's fine, though.
>
> You can't walk, you kno
I didn't see hiking mentioned there; that's fine, though.
You can't walk, you know, unless to subscribe to *WALKING!* and spend at
least $3,675.00 on kit.
I ought to do more hiking, especially since I live 100 yards from some
pretty bosque trails. If I ever stop cycling, it will be hiking, or wal
Have a plan (and tell someone), bring enough water and food, start with
shorter/easier hikes, check the weather, and have fun. I’ve sold hiking/
climbing gear for 10 years and it is amazing how complicated you can make
something that can be as uncomplicated as walking in the woods. If you enjoy
If it’s warm out I recommend Chaco sandals. Very popular with thru hikers
and weekenders.Steve
On Thu, May 3, 2018 at 12:12 PM Joe Bernard wrote:
> Clayton: Yeah, I'm already seeing that there's a whole buncha ways to go
> at this. I have the running shoes so I'll go to China Camp with those
Clayton: Yeah, I'm already seeing that there's a whole buncha ways to go at
this. I have the running shoes so I'll go to China Camp with those and see how
I like it. It'll be fun to glare at the mountain bikers like the hikers did me
when I was there yesterday on my bike ;-)
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personally I prefer sandals or running shoes and don't use poles. But, hiking
is like hiking in that regard - many opinions and few absolutes.
Clayton Scott
ST, CA
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The pole thing is interesting, I never would have thought of that.
As for William Bill Bubba's advice, I don't know, man..sounds like indexing.
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Yes, shoes with ankle support so you don't roll your ankle and sprain it.
Yes to poles if you want to take the strain off your knees--especially
downhill. Otherwise follow Bill's advice ;).
Toshi
On Thu, May 3, 2018 at 8:34 AM, Eric Floden wrote:
> Hiking:
>
> I use a hiking pole as l find it
Hiking:
I use a hiking pole as l find it takes some load from lower to upper body;
Over ankle shoes or boots with Vibram-like soles;
Carry spare dry socks;
The books of Tristam Gooley are most useful for wayfinding and awareness
EricF
Gatineau Hills
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