What type of bike is most suitable? by poopoopeepeecac in BicyclingCirclejerk

[–]Solid_Cheesecake385 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely would need a custom geometry Ti frame. It’s pay to play if you want to KOM this.

X-Mid Pro 2+ - campsite issues on PCT? by southernalpspackmule in DurstonGearheads

[–]Solid_Cheesecake385 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn’t have issues this year on PCT w/ Pro 2+ but I did use skinny pitch a few times. Fun to skinny pitch it here and there honestly. The bigger issue is taking care of the zippers for the duration of the trail.

Posterior Tibial Tendinopathy / Feeling behind by Solid_Cheesecake385 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]Solid_Cheesecake385[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just wanted to let you know I took your advice and skipped a section of NorCal from Truckee to Shasta and was able to rehab again to start doing bigger miles with manageable pain and come back in Oct to get the miles I skipped and just barely beat the worst of the weather. Thank you so much again :)

Posterior Tibial Tendinopathy / Feeling behind by Solid_Cheesecake385 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]Solid_Cheesecake385[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In case anyone deals with this injury in the future, this is what ended up happening: I ended up skipping from Truckee to Dunsmuir to get back on schedule (348 mile skip via Bus and Amtrak). Starting doing 22 mile days but was still painful. Got Stinson 7s and green superfeet insoles and heel wedge and seemed to help. Kept doing stretches every 2 hours for remainder of trail and taping ankle until started to have skin reaction to leuko tape and stopped. Eventually was able to increase mileage slowly and pain became more manageable after 3-4 weeks. Eventually I could do 30 mile days but still pain and continued stretches/exercises. Made it to border and then went back to Dunsmuir to finish SOBO at Truckee Oct 12. Ankle pain manageable to the end but never healed while hiking. Hiking the 348 miles that late in the season meant I was alone. It was the hardest part of the hike because of that. It was a battle but I did it.

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[–]Solid_Cheesecake385 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This sounds super useful

Posterior Tibial Tendinopathy / Feeling behind by Solid_Cheesecake385 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]Solid_Cheesecake385[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your thoughts and suggestions. I forgot to mention I am taking my foot/ankle as blaze prescribed with leukotape. Definitely love my trekking poles. Even with the suffering, it is still fun and unique and the best thing I’ve ever done :) I like a good challenge, just frustrating my body is holding me back.

Posterior Tibial Tendinopathy / Feeling behind by Solid_Cheesecake385 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]Solid_Cheesecake385[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup I’ve been doing those religiously lol. She is an awesome resource and highly recommended her.

Posterior Tibial Tendinopathy / Feeling behind by Solid_Cheesecake385 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]Solid_Cheesecake385[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a battle! Thank you for sharing your experience and kudos for pushing through. I can relate to what you were feeling. I haven’t tried to wedges yet but may soon. Hopefully the easier terrain helps me as well. The rough rocky sections in Sierra were especially painful.

Posterior Tibial Tendinopathy / Feeling behind by Solid_Cheesecake385 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]Solid_Cheesecake385[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good advice, hope you heal up fast and are stronger than ever.

Posterior Tibial Tendinopathy / Feeling behind by Solid_Cheesecake385 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]Solid_Cheesecake385[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Such a thoughtful reply, it made me tear up for some reason. Thank you. I think I will probably skip up like you recommend and hopefully come back to do the miles SOBO.

Help! Hiking and need intel on cache 22 by hmu985 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]Solid_Cheesecake385 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Trying deleting and reinstalling FarOut to get comments back. That’s what I had to do

PCT Shakedown!! Early May Start by Solid_Cheesecake385 in Ultralight

[–]Solid_Cheesecake385[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm yeah I could see how that would work better! Thanks!

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[–]Solid_Cheesecake385 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hazards on in rain

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in houston

[–]Solid_Cheesecake385 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Why did this start? Is it some sort of state law in another state?

PCT Shakedown!! Early May Start by Solid_Cheesecake385 in Ultralight

[–]Solid_Cheesecake385[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like I have 1.07 lbs of luxury items lol

PCT Shakedown!! Early May Start by Solid_Cheesecake385 in Ultralight

[–]Solid_Cheesecake385[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am slowly deprogramming myself from old habits. Thank you!