I'm 80 and 7 years ago l did the TA from Cape Reinga to Hamilton total of 800 ks. I didn't have a single problem with my feet or muscles. I put this down to using Keen tramping boots much better support for ankles and lower legs than shoes. I also used 100 per cent wool socks and every morning massaged my feet with Vaseline, the Vaseline is an old marathon runners trick. Result not even the slightest suggestion of s blister despite the endless mud and stream wading of the 4 Northland forests. If you haven't been so fortunate at least start each day with the Vaseline and get some trampers wool from a chemist to cushion your feet. God bless you both.
I'm 80 and 7 years ago l did the TA from Cape Reinga to Hamilton total of 800 ks. I didn't have a single problem with my feet or muscles. I put this down to using Keen tramping boots much better support for ankles and lower legs than shoes. I also used 100 per cent wool socks and every morning massaged my feet with Vaseline, the Vaseline is an old marathon runners trick. Result not even the slightest suggestion of s blister despite the endless mud and stream wading of the 4 Northland forests.
If you haven't been so fortunate at least start each day with the Vaseline and get some trampers wool from a chemist to cushion your feet. God bless you both.
That is amazing to hear about your TA journey, thanks for the advice!
Don't forget to take time to rest the body and watch those feet. It's still a way to go. Noho haumaru haumaru Rob
Thanks Rob
Exciting! Out there adventuring
Trying too hard to
@@ruahinewanderer6973 Not at all. Better than us guys watching on the couch. Im loving the journey
What an awesome little spot! Did they tell you why they put wool around the plants? I’ve never seen that before 😮
They have been getting it free from the local farmers and they use it for mulch