Trailside Fitness

Trailside Fitness I help hikers overcome pain and build strength and confidence for every adventure. I have been a regular contributor for Backpacker Magazine since 2021.

Schedule a FREE Trailside Chat here: https://calendly.com/trailsidefitness/15min I help hikers feel strong and confident so they can enjoy their adventures, not endure them. I've hiked the Pacific Crest Trial (2018), the Pacific Northwest Trail (2024), and trekked through the Dolomites in Italy. I have also been featured in Outside Magazine, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal.

Gorgeous day in the Tetons! Showing off one of my favorite places with one of my favorite people, .
11/02/2025

Gorgeous day in the Tetons! Showing off one of my favorite places with one of my favorite people, .

This client put in the work — and it paid off. 💪Every quote like this is a reminder that your body is capable of so much...
08/12/2025

This client put in the work — and it paid off. 💪
Every quote like this is a reminder that your body is capable of so much more when you have the right plan and support.
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Ready to feel this strong on your next adventure?
💬 DM “READY” or book a Trailside Chat (link in bio)

Let’s clear this up — strength training doesn’t automatically mean massive muscles.Especially not the way most hikers tr...
08/11/2025

Let’s clear this up — strength training doesn’t automatically mean massive muscles.

Especially not the way most hikers train.

Building serious size takes years of focused effort, heavy lifting, and eating in a big surplus.

What you will gain?
✅ Stability
✅ Resilience
✅ Strength to power up climbs
✅ Confidence on uneven terrain

Strong doesn’t mean bulky — it means prepared.

👉 DM “STRONG” or hit the link in bio to book a free Trailside Chat. Let’s train for your goals.

Energy crashes?Fatigue halfway through a workout or hike?That’s not bad luck — that’s under-fueling.Proper fueling is cr...
08/09/2025

Energy crashes?

Fatigue halfway through a workout or hike?

That’s not bad luck — that’s under-fueling.

Proper fueling is critical for:
✅ Sustained energy
✅ Boosted endurance
✅ Faster recovery

If you’ve ever started strong but hit a wall mid-hike or workout... it’s not your willpower.

It’s your gas tank running dry.

Fuel smart. Move strong.

Your watch can’t tell you if you’re ready for a loose scramble or an unexpected river crossing.The trail doesn’t care ab...
08/07/2025

Your watch can’t tell you if you’re ready for a loose scramble or an unexpected river crossing.

The trail doesn’t care about your stats.

It cares if you can adapt, adjust, and keep moving when things get messy.

Train for the real world, not the readout.

Ready to build a body that can handle anything the trail throws at you? DM me 'READY.'

Tight hips, hamstrings, or calves that never seem to let up?Stretching might feel good in the moment — but if it’s not s...
08/04/2025

Tight hips, hamstrings, or calves that never seem to let up?
Stretching might feel good in the moment — but if it’s not solving the problem, it’s not the solution.

Here’s the truth:
🧠 Tight muscles are often weak, not short.
🏋️‍♀️ Strength training through range builds long-term mobility.
⚠️ Passive stretching doesn’t fix control or stability.

It’s not that stretching is bad — it’s just incomplete.
Want to move and feel better on trail? Start getting strong in the ranges that matter.

💬 DM “MOBILITY” or click the link in bio to book a Trailside Chat.

🚶‍♂️ Tired of energy crashes on the trail?🥾 Feeling wrecked halfway through your hike?It’s not your fitness.It’s probabl...
08/02/2025

🚶‍♂️ Tired of energy crashes on the trail?

🥾 Feeling wrecked halfway through your hike?

It’s not your fitness.
It’s probably your fuel.

👉 Real food = real energy = real recovery.

Pack foods with as few ingredients as possible.

Your body needs nutrients — not factory science — to stay strong mile after mile.

🥬 Spinach? Lasts days if packed right.
🧀 Cheese, dried fruits, nuts, seeds? Absolute trail gold.
🥄 Olive oil and butter? Tiny weight, massive calories.

And don’t skip town chores:

Grab a salad.
Drink a kombucha.
Load up on fresh fruits + veggies whenever you can.

You’ll thank yourself when you’re still moving strong after everyone else bonks.

👀 Swipe through my resupply photos for ideas.

Simple, real, trail-proven.

Happy Trails,
"Flick" — PCT 2018

P.S. Sometimes your resupply comes from a gas station, and that's ok. Do the best you can with what you have available. 😎

Rest isn't what you get after you crush yourself.Rest is the secret weapon that makes you stronger between efforts.Smart...
07/31/2025

Rest isn't what you get after you crush yourself.

Rest is the secret weapon that makes you stronger between efforts.

Smart hikers know how to balance push and pull—because longevity matters more than bragging rights.

If you want to hike stronger, recover smarter.

Want to hike stronger, longer, and smarter? DM me 'READY' and I'll help you map it out.

Let’s bust one of the biggest myths in fitness 👇“If I’m not sore, it didn’t work.”Soreness is not a reliable measure of ...
07/28/2025

Let’s bust one of the biggest myths in fitness 👇
“If I’m not sore, it didn’t work.”

Soreness is not a reliable measure of a good workout. What actually matters?

✔️ Are you getting stronger?
✔️ Is your pain going down?
✔️ Are you more confident and capable on the trail?

Smart training is about progress, not punishment.

If soreness is keeping you from showing up consistently or crushing your hikes, it’s time for a better approach.

➡️ DM “STRONG” or book a free Trailside Chat (link in bio) to connect.

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