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On the Comeback Trail – Training After An Injury
Most recently updated January 18th, 2022
Estimated Reading Time: 12 minutes
Training back to your “normal” fitness level after an injury or illness can be very discouraging.
It’s especially devastating if you’d been training towards a specific goal, like a race or an epic hike.
I’m currently training back from illness/injury for the third time this year. Ugh!
But it sure beats not being able to work out at all.
So, just in case you’re new around here, I’ve been spending 8 weeks training (again!) for a specific amazing hike.
Last time, I did this training to hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing in New Zealand.
The hike was wonderful!
I just managed to squeak that trip in very early last Spring before travel was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
So this time, I’m training for an amazing hike in Kauai.
This trip has already been rescheduled twice due to COVID travel restrictions.
But even if the hike has to be cancelled again, training as if it’s going to happen will get me back in great shape 🙂
While I’m very impatient with it, I’ve found that it’s possible to do meaningful training while you’re still recovering from injury without pushing yourself too far, too soon.
It’s always good to have a plan! 🙂
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Fitness & Wellness
Most recently updated July 7th, 2023
Below are all of our posts with info and tips to help you get fit, eat a healthy diet, and promote wellness in your life.
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How to Get Fit for Active Retirement – Your Bucket List Training Plan
Most recently updated March 21st, 2023
Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes
These days, it’s more important than ever to maintain good health and fitness, no matter what your age.
But you’re busy, and can’t possibly squeeze in time for fitness training around your demanding job, family and household duties. I get it.
Inundated with things that we have to do, it’s easy to put off optional activities – including taking better care of ourselves physically.
But if you (like me and many other older adults) want to enjoy bucket list adventures that include active travel and hiking in remote places, it’s time to start training!
Each year, starting January, I do an 8-week hike training program to get ready for upcoming Spring hikes – and beyond!
It’s really to get fit for outdoor adventures in any month after weeks of Winter hibernating and celebrating 🙂
Read on to learn how you can personalize your training, with our without my 8 week plan, to help you get ready for adventure at any age!
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Why Hiking is the Best Exercise for Non-Conformists and Introverts
Most recently updated January 18th, 2022
Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes
Hiking is exercise, but its also much more than that – it’s a great way for introverts to do something with people with out really having to interact too much.
Hiking is really a multi-tasking activity: you can burn calories, work on your fitness, hike for weight loss, get green exercise, and all of the health benefits of spending time in the sunshine.
Hiking is not like belonging to a sports league or a doing a sport like tennis where you really can’t play on your own.
You can do it whenever and where ever suits your personal interests and schedule.
And you only have to hike with a group if you really want to. And especially fun for non-conformists, you don’t ever have to wear a uniform.
There are hikers of all ages, sexes, nationalities, fitness levels and personalities – and they may all show up for the same group hike!
Solo hiking (hiking on your own) might be the best option for you – for a number of reasons.
Both solo hiking and group hiking come with their own set of challenges and benefits, so it really comes down to what works the best for you.
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If your fitness downfall was illness, injury, or being stuck in a studio apartment for months due to a lockdown, you could be feeling hugely resentful, extra-fluffy and unmotivated.
In my case, (this time) it was a combination of three things:
Seriously, all of those things at once.
I couldn’t train or eat normally for more than 6 weeks!!!!