Re: [at-l] Physical Preparation

[Tim Hewitt <thewitt@fairchildsemi.com>]

Tim Scott wrote:
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> Just my opinion here, but there is no need to kill yourself to get into shape unless you have a very tight deadline. When I started my hike, I was running 20-25 miles a
> week ( 4-5 miles, 4-5 times ) and going for a long day hike, 12+ miles, once every two weeks. I made sure to carry extra gear on those day hikes.
> 
> I wasn't is the best shape, but I was able to start off with 12+ mile days without too much trouble, and it appeared that I was in much less pain that others. I did my
> first 20 mile day to cross into NC. My first official 0 day was Hot Springs.

I'd say that you were 200% better prepared than anyone I started
with!  I was grossly out of shape, did not do anything other than
casual walking before I started, and paid the penalty like you
would not believe!

I did 13 miles the first day and 4 the next. I was beat!  If I had
it to do again, I'd shoot for 2 days to Neel's Gap, not 4...

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