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Re: [pct-l] Slow training
- Subject: Re: [pct-l] Slow training
- From: "David Bulkin" <dbulkin@calibersys.com>
- Date: Thu, 9 Sep 1999 20:10:02 -0400
I am currently training to cross Oregon and Washington on the PCT. While I try
to get into hills and mountains as much as I can, I find my timeframe and
location (Cleveland OH) to be somewhat incompatable. For regular daily exercise
I put on a 45lb pack and hike to a swimming pool, about 2 miles, swim, and come
back. I have found swimming to be an excellent way to get into shape for
climbning. Not only do you build stamina, but you can add a little padding to
those shoulders. I see exercise like eating, balance is the most important
aspect. Anyway, swimming helps me tremendously, and for those who are extremely
out of shape (as I was just a few months ago), a regular swim can be a little
easier to get motivated for than a run.
Any buddy have any opinion on this? should i keep up this routine, or am i
wasting my time?
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