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  1. Shawn

    What if it's really hot?

    My half marathon is in August. What if the day of is a really hot and humid day. If you're supposed to run 13ish miles on a day like that, what would you do to stay safe and cool while still competing or trying to get a certain time? What's the hottest weather you've ran it?
  2. Shawn

    Cooling towels

    Do you use cooling towels when hiking in the heat? If yes, what brand are you using? Do they work good?
  3. Shawn

    What's in your backpack?

    What do you carry in your hiking pack? Tell us what items you take with you!
  4. Shawn

    Hiking in extreme heat

    Do you hike in extreme heat? Why or why not? If you do, what are ways you stay safe and cool? What's the hottest weather you've ever hiked in?
  5. Shawn

    Half Tights

    Do any of you trail run in half tights? Half tights are like tights but shorts, kind of like cycling shorts without the pad - compression. That's what I run it. I find them to be most comfortable and help with my chafing and sweating. My favorite half tights are from Janji, CompressX, and...
  6. Shawn

    Helmets

    Do any of you bring helmets with you on hikes? Helmets might be a good idea for upper class hikes that require you to scramble up and down rocks or mountains.
  7. Shawn

    Show me your hiking footwear!

    I sport the Merrell Moab Speed 2 (Coyote version) How about you all?
  8. Shawn

    Ever had to stay the night after getting lost?

    Have you ever got so lost in the woods on a hike that you had to stay the night in the forest? Tell us about it. Did you have to call for help or did people start looking for you?
  9. Shawn

    Night Hiking Trail

    Do you have a favorite trail for night hiking? What is the trail and why do you enjoy hiking it at night?
  10. Shawn

    Hike in the rain

    I've hiked Little Grand Canyon in heavy rain. It was sketchy as heck but still a lot of fun. We had LGC all to ourselves that day LOL.
  11. Shawn

    Longest Trail Run

    What has been your longest trail run yet? How long did it take for you to get up to that point?
  12. Shawn

    Camping

    How often do you camp? Whether backpacking or driving to a campsite - how often do you get to do it?
  13. Shawn

    Hike in the rain

    Will you hike in the rain? Is there a certain amount of rain where you draw the line? Have you ever hiked in torrential rainfall?
  14. Shawn

    Wearing orange all the time

    That's always a good idea, too. I always for some reason get the most forest green pack I can get haha
  15. Shawn

    What got you into trail running?

    I remember being my skinniest around COVID, and then I guess I found food again lol.
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