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[@sydneycolburn]

fellow shin splint girly! Coming from someone who has tried EVERYTHING (different shoes, dynamic stretches, etc), these are the best things I’ve found from over the years of running: epsom salt baths after runs, utilize stretching bands and rollers before and after runs, drinking TONS of water and electrolytes (trust me), and compression socks to give your shins and calves support!

[@paulawolmarans4023]

The no eggs/cookie baking fail and no cheese/cracker snack fail HIT SO HARD 😭

[@stephaniecrossman2864]

Your content is genuinely so comforting 🫶

[@kassidyrose9138]

Rach, I had shin splints for 10 months last year before going to physio. They explained it to me as my calf muscles weren’t strong enough to carry the load when running so my tibia was taking the load instead and causing shin splints. So I would recommend strengthening your calves/going to physio ☺️

[@mialhenry]

PLEASE can we have a full reading journal flip through omg!!!

[@SigneJerndal]

check so your passport dont expire a few months after the trip. Some places dont accept passports that is about to expire in a few months. One thing that is good to bring is an adapter for your charger for the right outlet if the outlets are different than what you are used to:) Sorry for my bad english:)

[@TheSamsReading]

Rachel I’ve dealt with shin splints the past 3-4 years. In Australia since it’s your winter, the cold can make shin splints worse. Whenever I got shin splints it was always when fall transitioned to winter. Then as winter went to spring they slowly would go away. For stretches the ones that help me are reverse toe ups. So you start with both feet on the ground standing up. Then you lift only your toes up. Keep your heels on the ground and you can feel your shins being stretched. It’s amazing!!! Also wearing compression calf socks (the ones that go to below your knees) while running will help with the pain. Lastly, this one is going to suck….but icing out your shins. Get little baby water cups and freeze them. After your runs ice out your shins by applying pressure and moving the ice up and down your shins. You will cry but it’s super relieving and recommended by doctors. I hope this helps and will pray for your shins to recover 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@michelleannsanchez]

It’s nothing new, but I always recommended packing an extra set of clothes in your carry on, especially on international flights! Possibly even toothbrush, toothpaste, essential toiletries. If there is a luggage issue or you want to change clothes while traveling, it’s good to have it!

[@evawood958]

runner and shin splint girl here! I had them very bad my first year of running, and I did everythingggg I could to help them out (my mom is a physical therapist so she had me on a good regimen of things to do), but it still didn’t work! her clinic put on a running form clinic, and I found out that it was actually my form that was giving me shin splints! ever since I learned how to adjust my form to be more optional, I have had any issues! (obviously still get aches and pains, but nothing that stretching and rolling out can’t fix) hope this gives you one more thing to consider as you’re trying to fix this! shin splints truly are the worst, so i’ll be praying that you’ll be running pain free soon!

[@jjkanes]

Fellow aussie girly here - I HIGHLY reccomend the kmart storage tubs with windows so you can open them from the side AND top, that way you don't have to take stuff off the top of your storage pile to get to your things in storage <3

[@jennalovegrove720]

So exciting for first-time travel!! Something important for long-haul flights which I always pack is a little toiletry bag with a fresh pair of socks, underwear, a t-shirt, face cream, toothpaste, toothbrush, wet wipes, and deodorant. It's always good to freshen up halfway through your journey because your body naturally tends to sweat a little more when travelling🫶

[@brittanybotsford1087]

My essential things for long flights: compression stockings (I know it sounds lame but trust me it helps so much with feet/leg swelling), face cleanser and moisturiser, eye mask for sleeping, spare pair of clothes socks etc, neck pillow, chargers + adapter, and make sure to wear comfy shoes you can easily slip on and off! Love your videos Rach have been watching for YEARS ❤

[@kennington9734]

i love when she makes these facetime videos. keep up the amazing work ❤❤

[@RachelBanken]

I love bringing little face/body wipes to freshen up while traveling, feeling a little fresh makes all the difference!

[@DeluxeRose]

my essentials for my flight to zurich from sydney was my kindle, portable charger and headphones that are noise cancelling were a MUST! flights are so loud so just listening to rain sounds with the noise cancelling feature made it seem more peaceful than it actually was lol

[@andi_sherbet]

My husband and I are Americans who lived in Germany for 3 years, so we would travel by train, car, or plane a BUNCH! Our plane rides were at least 8 hours long; although, my husband once had an 11-hour flight from Europe to the middle of America.. so, we're pretty well versed in things that help with the long adventures. I'd say it's about the same as when you go on a long road trip :) I pack, essentially, the same things I would in a bag right beside me in the car.

[@annie.pannie]

I've been an experienced traveler since I was little, but I've been navigating through flights and airports since I was 18.

[@jordantall5030]

I’m a Child & Family Therapist and I had two AMAZING conversations with two of my kiddo clients about emotions after watching Inside Out 2! One of them was able to recognize that they feel the “character” anxiety all the time. Love what that movie is doing!!

[@emmydingwall1013]

Hi bestie Rach! My immediate thought when seeing your hair in a half up, half down, was wow she is looking stunning! Absolutely suits you, really complimented your features xx

[@zoeharbis7159]

The scene you are describing at