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      Rencia Could Barely Walk… 8 Months Later, She’s Hiking Again

      Rencia Could Barely Walk… 8 Months Later, She’s Hiking Again

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeSeptember 6, 2026 952 0

      Rencia Gillespie feared debilitating back pain might take hiking away from her for good. A decison, a complex operation, two specialist surgeons and months of recovery have put her firmly…

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