Re: [at-l] Physical Preparation

[Tim Rich <app-trail@excite.com>]

Greetings,

To get in shape for section hikes (typically 100-150 miles) I primarily use
a stair climber.  I've tried other things but it works best for me.  If you
have access to one, and it's too cold to train outside with a pack, I'd give
it a try.  To more closely match what I do on the trail, I take a bit longer
strides on the climber than most, but not enough to "bottom out" the
machine.

Even when I'm in great shape before I go, I still experience that sore
break-in period of getting used to wearing a pack before I get trail
hardened.  Unfortunately, that's just about the time I have to stop. :)

Take Care,

Tim Rich
Kennesaw, GA, 

On Fri, 4 Feb 2000 12:29:06 EST, RezFactor@aol.com wrote:

>  I've been trying to walk daily on our treadmill, also doing situps, to
get in 
>  better shape. I've noticed that, for one thing, my weight has not dropped

>  even one pound. I'm  NOT too worried about this because of all I'd heard 
>  about the Trail whipping you into shape the first couple weeks. RUNNING,
to 
>  get into shape is nearly out of the question. First, it's too darn cold 
>  outside in Michigan to do that, and second, I've enough flab that like to

>  rumble about as I jog/run. I'm nearly to the point where I will accept
what 
>  shape I'm in presently and start the Trail there. How many others out
there 
>  hear what I'm saying? Is anyone all THAT concerned about physical 
>  preparation? Should I be?
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