Warrior Hike with Sean Gobin

Warrior Hike with Sean Gobin

Author: Steve Stearns September 8, 2014 Duration: 21:30
In this episode of the Outside Health and Fitness Podcast I am honored to welcome Sean Gobin founder of “Warrior Hike” to the show. Sean returned home in 2012, after three combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, and hiked all 2,185 miles of the Appalachian Trail.

On today’s show you’ll learn…

…how Sean got the idea and started Warrior Hike and the Walk Off The War program;
…how long distance hiking has a therapeutic effect for men and women returning from the battlefield;
…how spending time on the trail and in trail towns along the way helps reconnect veterans with the community and each other;

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Hosted by Steve Stearns, The Outside Health and Fitness Podcast moves the conversation beyond the gym walls and into the fresh air. Each episode features in-depth interviews with leading experts, but the focus is squarely on practical wisdom for an active life. You’ll hear discussions that dig into health, nutrition, and fitness through the lens of real-world adventure-whether that’s finding your rhythm on a long trail run, fueling properly for a day on the water, or building resilience for winter slopes. The aim is to explore innovative, often overlooked approaches to well-being that work when you’re out there doing what you love. This isn’t about generic advice; it’s about tailored strategies for people who find their vitality in movement and nature. Tuning into this weekly podcast means accessing a resource that blends authoritative knowledge with the spirit of exploration, offering actionable takeaways to help you stay strong, nourished, and healthy in any outdoor pursuit. The dialogue is grounded yet expansive, always seeking to redefine what fitness means when your environment is the wider world.
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