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Feb 5, 2024 at 11:53 am #3803260
Interesting article related to the conversation – https://www.gq.com/story/how-long-does-it-take-to-lose-muscle-gains
Takeaway – after your mid-70s regular training becomes very important! before that our bodies are more resilient than I thought.
Mar 18, 2024 at 3:12 pm #3805963training becomes important
On my last southwest adventure ending last week, my hips were very sore after a day of hiking (with water).  This then affected my sleep.  Thing is I hiked with a younger long-term thru-hiker in their 30s for a few days complaining about the same malady.  So maybe an overuse pain more than old age, but still think it’s in the same ballpark.
So I took a break but also ordered a hipbeltless pack with a running vest suspension. Â Returning I found the pain mostly gone for the next planned week. Â Of course a hipbeltless pack really can enforce lowering the rest of the gear weight.
So while training is important, .. it could just be the gear [choice].
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