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    2020 Rokslide Mtn Tough Workout Thread

    Program is awesome! W15:d4.
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    Hip/lower back pain

    UPDATE: kifaru customer support emailed me back with some recommendations on adjustments. I made them and went for a hike this morning and we are back in business. No hip pain other than just normal discomfort when hiking with weight! thanks for all the input and suggestions from you guys...
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    Hip/lower back pain

    Sierrablacktail. Thanks for the response. I have a buddy with a stone glacier I should probably see if he’ll let me borrow it and see if I can make it work better. Fords vs chevies vs dodges right 😁😁😁. I’ll try anything now!
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    Hip/lower back pain

    Kilofoxtrot. Thanks for your insight and sharing personal experiences. I’m a crop consultant. I help farmers make decisions on managing there crop from insects disease weeds etc. I walk all day long every day in the fields from about mid April to mid September. I also have been following...
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    Hip/lower back pain

    Hey rob. I contacted kifaru and they asked for me to send pics so they could verify that it was fitted properly. I’ll send those in and keep this thread updated as to what they come up with.
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    Hip/lower back pain

    Thanks for the info I’ll definitely check out that thread. I’m going to try out your suggestion on next hike with a thin belt for sure.
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    Hip/lower back pain

    Preach on brother! I’m with you 100%. I exercise regularly pre and post season. My first elk hunt humbled me physically and That motivated me to get healthy and fit.
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    Hip/lower back pain

    Wapiti/zap: thanks for the reply. I should have included in the original post that I have been working up to the weight I currently am at. I don’t go that heavy every time just like to throw a hvy day in every now and again. Most of time they are around the 40# range. The problems with the...
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    Hip/lower back pain

    Haha! Good stuff right there!
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    Hip/lower back pain

    I’ve started weighted hikes. The front of my hip bones and my lower back where the lumbar pad hits are bruised. I was training with 65 total pounds. i don’t know if this is just part of it or what but when I was heavier body weight I don’t remember the same pains with a pack. I used to weigh...
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    Foot problems

    I have started training with some weighted hikes. The last couple have been fairly long hikes on pavement and have noticed my front footpad feels like it’s almost bruised. I don’t have any other issues. No heel slips, hotspots or blisters. Had I not hiked so far I’d say the boots were...

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