Type One Outdoors

Situational Adaptations
With Limited Resources
Type ones are a naturally resourceful league of people. We find ways of making things happen when there's not a lot around.

It was one of my usual trails. The Brand Motorway in the Verdugo Hills. This was a training run for a 10k trail run which was to take place on this very trail in a few months. But, these were not my usual trail runners. And, as with all new shoes, there’s usually a break-in period. But with trail runners, breaking them in on solid concrete isn’t exactly what I’m breaking these shoes in for.

So, off we go. Calculating pace, efficiency in my ascent, focus on the breathing, the cadence, the resting pace on the steeps, the make-up pace on the flats… you know, trail run training. Oh, and let’s not forget, closely watching the glucose monitor, making sure I have enough fuel for this 1,500 vertical foot sugar burn.

About 2 miles out, on this 6 mile out-and-back, I notice a little friction. A hot-spot on my left achilles, just above the heel. “oh, you better not be” I told my foot in between breaths.

Turn a corner, ascend another steep section, and then… OK… just what the hell is this! Pause the activity on the watch, and lets take a look. Yep, just as suspected. A freaking heel blister. And, yes, it has ruptured. Not really a mess, but this is a game killer for the run today.

A minute goes by, and I’m thinking, all I need is something to remove all the friction from this spot. A HA!!!! That empty energy gel pack. Of course it’s still in my pocket. Pack it in… Pack it out… Right? Or turn that piece of garbage into the salvation of the training day. Slide this thing down between the sock and the show… VOILLA!!! No more friction. Saved the day. 

Thanks Hammer Nutrition, not just for the trail glucose, but also for this little piece of trail triage.

Instagram Facebook-f Linkedin Youtube Tiktok Envelope

Disclaimer

Diversity & Inclusion

Privacy Policy

© 2024 Type One Outdoors LLC

Trek Waiver

This release basically acknowledges that you understand risks involved with the activity you are signing up for.

Understanding that any outdoor activity comes with inherent risks of injury and even death in the most extreme cases.

You are also agreeing not to do things that may jeopardize the safety of the guide or other participants.

You are agreeing that you will not adversely interfere with the natural environments we will be using (other than normal use of the trails, equipment and infrastructure) This includes wildlife, sensitive ecosystems, manmade structures, maintained trails, markers, safety devices, safety structures, and personnel.

Since you are signing up to join us on this activity, you are doing so at your own will and you understand all the risks involved. (if you don’t, please ask. If you still don’t, Please don’t sign) You’re also agreeing to let your leader know if you have any medical condition that needs to be disclosed before we set out, and you agree to prepare yourself adequately before the activity and be as self sufficient as possible as not to be an adverse burden upon the rest to the party or strangers.

You’re agreeing to indemnify, and to hold Type One Outdoors and its guides, drivers, agents, associates, employees, owners, volunteers, leaders, affiliates, helpers, and participants harmless and promise not to sue.

We take lots of photos on these treks, and participants usually wind up in the pictures shared on Type One Outdoors social media, and web pages in efforts of promoting future and past activities, trips and events. Please indicate below if it’s ok with you, or not, that we can use pictures that include you.

If you agree with the above statements,
please put in your name and email address below, prove you’re not a robot, then hit “Agree”