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I hate hikking with my husband

He always walks too fast and forces me to run to catch up to him. I hate it so much.
helenS · 36-40, F
You'll need better shoes. High heels aren't optimized for hiking
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onewithshoes · 22-25, F
@helenS They'll be broken and she'll be barefoot before she gets to the top.👣😟
helenS · 36-40, F
@onewithshoes She'll be faster in her bare feet though
onewithshoes · 22-25, F
@helenS
Great if her soles were toughened like my boyfriend's are👣😄
but if they were soft like mine I'm sure they'd be hurting.👣😭
ShadowWorker · 61-69, F
Heck with him. Walk and enjoy the hike at your own pace. Hiking is suppose to be relaxing and enjoyable. Make it so for you!
CrazyMusicLover · 31-35
I hate when I can't even take pics without having to run after the group when I finish. 😆 Maybe I should hike alone.
Scribbles · 36-40, F
@samueltyler2 True. I don't think I'd ever hike alone in a remote area. I'm not that experienced of a hiker, and it just doesn't seem safe to do so. If I'm alone, I play it smart and generally stay on a easy well marked, and fairly well trafficked trail. I've run harder trails alone and decided to stop that because it's just not smart...even if it's a trail you've done 50 times before, it doesn't take much to slip on a dirt track on a steep hill. I've learned that more then once. Thankfully I never got hurt.

I've had more weird creepy encounters running on an open athletic track at a school, then hiking trails so far. I've turned around a couple times when something looked really weird just to be safe. Maybe I've just gotten lucky?

One thing I've never figured out is what to do when there's a guy 15 feet in front you who just stops and unzips and pees in front of you, on the grass right next to the trail. They don't even try to go behind a nearby tree. That happens alot, actually. Maybe that's just normal male hiking etiquette now? idk.

I always find it awkward because I feel it's polite to look away to give them privacy but I also want to keep half an eye on them as I pass them because I don't know them. Lol.
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Ynotisay · M
@Scribbles To toss it out there, and while it sounds a little counter-intuitive, the farther you are from a trailhead the safer it becomes. That's where backpacking comes in. There's no concern with wild animals unless you're serious Grizzly territory and backpackers don't screw with other backpackers. I've seen a bunch of solo ladies backpacking and I don't think they're seen as anything but another backpacker. I see them the same way if they're just hiking. Really technical, tougher trails deliver that too. So can night hiking.
RuyLopez · 56-60, M
Just enjoy the hike at your own pace. Let him go ahead and explore if he wants. He will eventually stop and wait or come back to you. Kind of like a dog....lol Hiking is fun together but you can enjoy it individually also.
Scribbles · 36-40, F
If he's not doing it on purpose to tease you then I recommend holding his hand when you want to walk together, and he'll easily match your pace.
Ynotisay · M
Hiking is my jam and that's really bad form. The rule is that you go at the pace of the slowest person. And there's very valid reasons for it. Unless you have a decent amount of experience, and have worked it out that one person goes ahead and then waits, you don't leave a partner alone or struggling. The end. If you're not having fun, and he feels the need to do his own thing, then I'd suggest letting him do his own thing. Alone.
Flipper111 · 51-55, M
Or hike topless (or less)
He won’t get far from you..guaranteed.
Banksy83 · 36-40, M
@Flipper111 with suspenders and nylons instead of trousers
Go at your own pace, enjoy it. He can enjoy waiting for you at the end 😜😂
DunningKruger · 61-69, M
Go at your own pace. Make him wait for you.
ineedadrink · 51-55, M
That is me most of the time. "Slow down, you're not the queen of England & I'm not walking 4 paces behind you" was my wife's constant refrain. It's not easy being tall.
onewithshoes · 22-25, F
I can understand some of your frustration.🙄 LOL😁
My boyfriend and I are both avid hikers. He always hikes completely barefoot,👣 which some might think would slow him down;
but he grew up barefoot, and has soles like leather, so he does just fine with plain bare feet even on the roughest ground,👣😉
-- and invariably gets out ahead of me and has to wait for me to catch up,
-- even though I wear sturdy hiking shoes with really good traction. 👞👞
Hiking with him is still my favourite way to spend a Saturday, though.😄
Yep... no way am I running to keep up with no man. He either walks at my speed or he goes by himself.
Xalvadora · 18-21, F
Am I the only one who hates hiking in general? I'm a big girl and if I am walking even a distance that only takes about 3 minutes, I'll start to sweat. It won't take me long to sweat. And when I sweat, especially if I'm going hiking, I'll begin to smell musky and it won't take long for me to smell. I don't mind walking; it's just I hate sweating.
Freeranger · M
Could be worthy of a chat on the subject. If he's a power-walker wave to him as he heads out the door. However.....if this about a time to be together, and more about getting some air along a nice footpath, then yer boy needs to understand that, it's not about him. He should be at your side instead of showing his ass to you. Call that out....
Bowenw · 61-69, M
Sorry that happens to you. I try to pace myself to the other person. I hate it when people don't do the same with me and speed ahead.
Banksy83 · 36-40, M
Throw eggs at his head and say it wasn't you or throw crap at him repeating SHAME every now and again
HappyCamper74 · 46-50, M
The first rule of hiking is to let the slowest person in ur party to lead. That way they can set the pace.
DrWatson · 70-79, M
It's generally a good idea, when hiking, to put the slower person in front.
SW-User
Cut him right behind the shin. He'll give up hiking. He'll never hike again..
Pretzel · 61-69, M
fake an injurty and make him carry you piggy back?
Bibipat · F
@Pretzel How did i never tough of this.?😆😅
Pretzel · 61-69, M
@Bibipat THEN he wouldn't get ahead of you :)

"I'm sorry baby - but you were walking so FAAAAST and I was trying to keep up ...and I just don't know what happened...it HURRRRTS...you such a big strong manly man"
HoraceGreenley · 56-60, M
That is not nice. Besides no one should be hiking alone.
pillowman · M
What kinda terrain do y’all hike on?
Bibipat · F
@pillowman flat
pillowman · M
@Bibipat cool! That sucks having to run to catch up!
Quimliqer · 70-79, M
That’s a bit insensitive of him! Hike at your pace!
Dumbman · 36-40
Run 5 miles per day to increase stamina
Elisbch · M
Time for a serious talk maybe.
Starcrossed · 41-45, F
My kid's dad did that.
Ambroseguy80 · 51-55, M
Maybe it's him you hate? 🤔
Reflection2 · 36-40, M
I can relate to that because, I walk fast too. lol
DesiDudeJ04 · 26-30, M
At what speed he is hiking?
pdockal · 56-60, M
Then don't go
Is he forcing you ??????
therighttothink50 · 56-60, M
then why do it?
Fluffybull · F
Don't go then 🙄
lumberjackslam · 41-45, M
have him go barefoot or with a nail through his shoe.
Zonuss · 41-45, M
You two should have gone biking. 🤔

 
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