Nothing is more daunting for any
writer than having to stare at a blank sheet of paper.

When we stare at a blank sheet of
paper, we often think, “What am I going to write?”

When we stare at a blank sheet of
paper, we often think, “What am I going to write?” A few minutes
later, it becomes, “Oh my goodness, I can’t think of anything to
write!” And several minutes later, it turns into something like,
“Write, dangnabit! Write! Write! WRITE!”

Some writers call this writer’s
block. But I call it the “Writing-Muse-Needs-A-Kick” syndrome.

Muscle soreness can be easily relieved but, like always prevention is better than cure.

Many years ago I decided that I needed to start exercising again. Early one summer morning I pulled on my running shoes and hit the road walking. 10 minutes later, I thought I would increase the workout and started running.

Big mistake!

The next day my calves were so sore I could hardly walk! I was in agony!

Muscle soreness has been known to cause many new exercisers to discontinue exercising. And if I didn’t know any better I would probably have given up. My muscle soreness was due to my stupidity and could have been avoided.

Whether day hiking or backpacking, you need to know how to avoid foot blisters.

Nothing can ruin a hike or backpacking trip as quickly as foot blisters. The pain can be intense, and walking further on blistered feet can cause them to get worse, or to break and get infected. So how do you just avoid them altogether? Here are ten things that have worked for others.

1. Wear running shoes instead of hiking boots. Not everyone will agree with this, nor can everyone forgo the extra support that a boot offers, but this is a big part of what stopped me from getting blisters. I also enjoy hiking much more without heavy weights on my feet.

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