Alicia FilleyMar 27, 20212 minHiking Boots - They Are a'ChangingLog in to any hiking group and you'll find endless debates about the best hiking shoe or boot. Though they vary in width and heel drop,...
Alicia FilleyMar 27, 20212 minHiker's Toe Have you pulled off your boots after a long day of hiking and been startled to find a black toenail? You probably have a case of 'hiker's...
Alicia FilleyMar 20, 20211 min3 Ways to Help Avoid a Sprained Ankle While HikingOne of the most common hiking injuries is a sprained or rolled ankle. Ankle injuries most often occur at the end of a hike when your...
Alicia FilleyAug 15, 20202 minLength matters! How stride length affects knee painWhen one of my local clients complained of knee pain while training for a European hiking trip, I said, “Let’s hit the trail!” As we...
Alicia FilleyJul 16, 20204 min4 steps to stave off plantar fasciitisPlantar fasciitis (PF) affects nearly 10% of the general population(1). This lingering and painful foot problem can be devastating to a...
Alicia FilleySep 23, 20194 minJump into hiking -Feet first! One of the most common questions hikers ask is, "What type of shoes should I wear to hike?" It's a great question and absolutely the...
Alicia FilleySep 15, 20192 minEndless Summer - Tips for beating the heatWhile most of the northern hemisphere is experiencing cooler weather, those of us trekking in the south are still battling 100 degree...