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So you’ve been hiking a while.  You hit the trails at least once in two weeks, AllTrails has become your new best friend, and you talk about the benefits of Type 2 fun to anyone who’ll listen. What next? How do you start taking on the bigger hikes? How do you prepare for challenges like the Six Pack of Peaks or summiting your first 14er? How do you improve your moving speed …

Solo hikes - a bucket-list dream, or a no-no? Even if you have the most reliable hiking community, at some point you might find yourself having to go it alone. Maybe your companion had to cancel, or maybe they had to turn back halfway along the trail. And at that point you might be wondering - does it make sense to go on my own? Is it safe? Will it be worth it?While I adore hiking with m …

Are you a Peakbagger?!The hiking, climbing, trail running, mountain biking…all-things-trail-season is among us. First of all, congrats! YOU made it through another cold (but hopefully exciting) winter season. Now, the flowers are blooming, the snow is melting, and you might be in the process of preparing for your summer adventures. For me, I am excited about peakbagging season! Yup…another outdo …

Are you giving Type-2 Fun a whirl? We love to hear that.Developing new hobbies, such as hiking and trail running, come with many joys: the fresh air, the spectacular views, and the amazing gal pals you meet along the way.But there's one thing that can level up your trail enjoyment even more!Strength training.Maybe you're familiar with it, maybe it's new to you, but adding in 2-3 days of strength t …