Re: Oh, my aching knees
Rosemary,
I empathize completely. I have too-small kneecaps which dislocate
all the time if I'm not keeping up with exercises, and have had the
unhappy...
mweber 2006-10-06 17:08:24 #43238
Re: AZRA Trips
I am blessed with a low count of problems but it does play with you head.
When I took the first swim at Lava I wore two lifevests for a year. A
MayWest over...
Bob Marley 2006-10-06 16:40:03 #43237
Re: Oh, my aching knees
Stairmaster machines work hamstrings and glutes. Downhill backpacking works
the quadriceps. A good way to strengthen quads is to do lunges. I do six
sets of...
Don Lundman 2006-10-06 16:11:45 #43236
Re: ? BCO Phone #
yes, you do have to go through the switchboard ...
Mary, I don't think so. I do it all the time (928-638-7875 Mon to Fri, 1 to 5 pm).
I usually have to...
johngeyles 2006-10-06 15:15:32 #43235
Re: AZRA Trips
exactly how many times you swan a rapid in 25+ years of rafting.
Having pulled about 3 people out after a flip in July, I got the distinct
impression that...
johngeyles 2006-10-06 15:10:34 #43234
Re: Oh, my aching knees
RE: Becky's suggestions
Well, our training hikes included LOTS of steep hills; I used trekking poles
(perhaps I can learn some additional techniques...
rosemarybeck@aol.com 2006-10-06 14:39:12 #43233
Re: Oh, my aching knees
I'm almost 62 years old and in very good aerobic condition, but as I prepared for my June hike, I walked steep hills, stadium ramps and steps (both up and...
Becky Ryder 2006-10-06 14:26:39 #43232
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