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Post by crazyjake on Mar 7, 2016 11:52:11 GMT -8
Hello again to all- It has been 6 years since able to hike. Just released by Cardiologist to hike again. Had quadruple bypass and then stents added later. Has anyone on board had this problem ? Would like some info on how to get prepared for an extended trip again. Have some dietary restrictions which I haven't found much of to fit into this trip. Need to have low fat, low sodium and cholesterol. Also having trouble finding hiking partners so will be a Solo trip. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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foxalo
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Post by foxalo on Mar 7, 2016 14:18:41 GMT -8
Maybe you'll find someone on here who might be willing to join you in whatever area you plan to hike. Of course, you may also enjoy the solitude. I usually prefer to hike alone. It's a matter of finding the right company. Either way, glad to have you here! It's a weird bunch, but good. Welcome!
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Post by crawford on Mar 8, 2016 7:25:23 GMT -8
Welcome. Glad to hear you've recovered and will be able to get back to doing something you love. I have yet to have any experience with your med conditions, but am sure someone here will be able to relate.
I can relate to rehabbing from injury to get back to extended trips. I found that walking on groomed trailways with light weight in my back as a good start. I also found engaging the core and shoulders as essential. I walked a track, and after each lap I walked up the steps in the bleachers. Once back down I dropped the pack, knocked out 8 wide arm push ups, 8 twisting crunches, and 8 twisting planks. I picked up the light pack and started the next lap. The idea was to engage the whole body. As I improved I changed paces every 100 meters on the 400 meter track. I would speed walk, shuffle, road march (long stride) and once I was strong enough would jog 100 meters. I would do this for about 2.5 miles (10 laps). It was a good work out to get my body stronger, my core in shape, and not neglect my shoulders entirely.
As far as food goes, you will probably want to stay away from the prepackaged meals and look at more DIY meals. There are a lot of websites out there that deal with better food, better nutrients, and low sodium and fat.
Good luck as you get yourself back into the wilds.
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Post by rebeccad on Mar 8, 2016 10:56:08 GMT -8
Hey, I resemble that remark! No experience with your issues, but I know a lot of people on this forum hike with some pretty serious health problems, so I'm sure you can find some encouragement. With the food restrictions, doing your own will be crucial. Do you have a dehydrator? If not, that's an investment ( under $60 will get a decent one) you'll want to make. Not everything you cook at home can be dried and rehydrated, but a surprising lot of stuff can. Plus you can make trail-specific foods. I know Sarbar has a lot of recipes on her web page, many to fit all sorts of diets. Where are you located? Drop by the Trailhead Register and introduce yourself.
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Post by crazyjake on Mar 10, 2016 9:53:16 GMT -8
Thanks for reply. Have a dehydrator and been looking for recipes. Forgot about Sarbar's page. Haven't seen her since I did a Packwood trip with PNW group.
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