These Boots Aren’t Made for Walking, Vacation Breakfast Tips, Heel Self Mobilization
These Boots Aren’t Made for Walking
Climbing boots are great for just that, climbing. However, wearing climbing/logger boots for non-climbing work tasks can lead to major aches and pains. Climbing boots are often equipped with a larger heel (greater than 1.5”), which can cause significant foot, calf, knee, and even lower back pain. Constantly wearing that large of a heel is similar to wearing high heels all shift. Switching to a boot with a lower heel for groundwork and bucketwork will reduce the risk of these aches and pains.
Vacation Breakfast Tips
Use these tips to ensure you don't crash!
Fuel Strategy: Combine complex carbs for stamina, lean protein for fullness, and healthy fats for long-lasting energy.
Hotel Buffet: Load up on scrambled eggs, turkey sausage, oatmeal with walnuts, and fresh fruit. Avoid sugary pastries. Eat whole-grain toast with avocado and hard-boiled eggs. Pack peanut butter packets, bananas, beef jerky, and trail mix.
Hydration: Drink 16 ounces of water before starting.
Heel Self Mobilization
If you have plantar fasciitis, perform this seated exercise before your first steps in the morning:
Setup: Sit & cross affected foot over opposite knee. Wrap same-side hand around lower leg, just above ankle. Cup heel bone firmly with opposite hand. Keep arm straight, push heel downward and slightly outward to end-range.
Oscillate: At restriction, apply gentle, rhythmic bounces (oscillations) for 1–2 minutes per foot. Avoid pushing into sharp pain.
