PDF Reprint - Train yourself to hike a 30 mile day

Catalog No. BPLV130MILE

Description

Originally Published In: Issue 1, Summer 2004

PDF reprint of an article on training to hike a 30 mile day from Backpacking Light Magazine (Print Version).

• Title: Train yourself to hike a 30 mile day
• Author: C. W. Schurman, MS, CSCS
• Word Count: 2,877
• Images: 8 Photos

Abstract

You have been invited on a summer backpacking trip that will cover 30 miles in one day, including 2,000 feet of elevation gain and loss, and your anticipated pack weight will be 15–20 pounds. You have 15 weeks to prepare. What is the best way to get your body and mind ready for such an outing?

Outline:

• Introduction
• Before You Start
• Cardiovascular Training
• Strength Training Guidelines
• Strength Exercises
• Flexibility and Balance Guidelines
• Putting Together Your Program
• Safety

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