IT’S BEEN A LONG DAY. You started well, making good progress on the steep ascent, but you’re three peaks down and tiredness is dogging your heels. Everything is less fun than it was a few hours ago – less fun, you have a sneaking suspicion, than it should be.
Controlling fatigue means more enjoyment right now and a quicker recovery when you get back home. But it isn’t just about comfort and enjoyment. Fatigue can be a serious safety issue, potentially snowballing into exhaustion.
So, what actually causes fatigue? It’s about more than your body’s physical response to working hard. Fitness, sleep, food, hydration, sun exposure, discomfort caused by footwear, pack
