Hiking & Trail Running

Bonking

Suddenly running out of energy, usually from not eating enough on a long effort.

In the wild

"I bonked at the 20 km mark, should've eaten earlier."

Rex's tip: Snacks are not a reward for reaching the top. They are fuel for getting there.

Also known as

hitting the wall, bonk

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