The Need for Preparation

Going on trips around the country is pretty much my favorite thing to do. I’ve talked about it before in liking music festivals. I’ve mentioned my love for hiking. And I’ve even referenced how much I enjoy experiencing new cultures and foods. Basically, travel means a lot to me.

Basically, I’m hooked on new experiences where I encounter different people, different places, and different challenges. There’s no better or easier way to put it than that right there.

Heck, recently I’ve been trying to increase my mileage while running so that I can get in better shape for the hikes ahead of me. I want to be able to hike nonstop throughout the day in different conditions, different altitudes, and different terrains. There’s no better way to whip myself into shape than to keep trudging on with my runs and increasing my mileage. The general rule of thumb seems to go for every mile you can jog nonstop, you can hike upwards nonstop. So if I plan on going on some multi-day hikes that require anywhere from 5 to 10 miles a day, I’d like to be able to run at least 5 miles straight without stopping for that very reason.

Recently though, I’ve been far more aware of my own health and physical condition when it comes to this sort of stuff. When running, I’ve had pretty bad shin splints and even slightly rolled my ankle a few times. I can not afford to do that while on a hike while I’m out in the middle of nowhere. So, running is also doing well to strengthen my joints, ligaments, and leg and foot muscles.

The problem about hurting myself while doing this isn’t just limited to postponing future hikes, though. It’s also what could happen if I weren’t able to go to work. That’s where disability insurance comes into the picture. With a proper policy set up to negate any sort of loss in income, I’m able to coast freely along the trails with less worry about my overall financial situation.

Sure, it’s highly unlikely I will hurt myself to that extent, but in the off chance I did, I’m completely covered thanks to my disability insurance. It took me no time at all to find a policy that fit my situation, and now I have the peace of mind that I seek when I’m running along to the sound of soothing music.