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    Sobo PCT 2021 Series (part 5): Nero & Zero Days near Snoqualmie Pass for shin splint recovery

    August 8, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Here is part 5 of my trail journal for my Southbound Pacific Crest Trail adventure. This post is a little bit different due to the fact that I've made the difficult decision to leave the trail for several days to try to recover from shin splints.

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