June 2009

Cytomax first run

June 13, 2009

I’m trying out a product I recently found out about through Philip Werner, the author of the blog Section Hiker (which is great, by the way). He recommends using an electrolyte replacement mix called Cytomax to speed recovery during exercise. You start drinking before your activity begins and then more regularly throughout the day. I [...]

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Reader Question #5: Safety

June 6, 2009

Heidi S. from Seattle, WA

Question:

As a female hiking the trail alone, aren’t you worried about safety?

Answer:

It takes too much energy to constantly worry about your safety for 6 months.

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Reader Question #4: Bears

June 1, 2009

Tina L from Chattanooga, TN. Question: Does menstrual blood really attract bears? Answer: Yes. And they keep stealing my pick-a-nick baskets. Do you have a question? Email me

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Love your leather boots

June 1, 2009
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