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How Walk1200km helped me prepare for Te Araroa

for walks. It’s a simple and accessible form of exercise that doesn’t require any special equipment. When I decided to walk Te Araroa Trail (TA), its 3000km allure was exciting, but I was unprepared. A thru-hike is

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