[pct-l] PCT Training

[Rob Rathmann]

gary-

i was an avid runner with a similar base weekly mileage & limited
hiking experience before my 2005 thru hike.  my training advice: stop
running, start walking.  i wouldn't train with a pack at first. just
walk.  and walk.  and walk....

this will get your back and feet in shape.  gradually add a pack,
weight, & distance.

bearcan't

-- 
my 2005 walk from mexico to canada: http://bearcant.org/
my photos: http://www.pbase.com/carcinomad/

On Thu, Dec 4, 2008 at 8:30 AM,  <Gary_Peterson at urscorp.com> wrote:
>
>
> Good morning all -
>
> After a long hiatus from backpacking due to careers, kids, mortgage
> payments, etc.,  my wife and I are getting excited about hiking again.  We,
> however, are no longer 25 and are a little apprehensive regarding the
> demands on long days, weeks, and hopefully months.  My question is, while I
> have been running about 40-50 miles/week I have not had a backpack on my
> back for 15 years.  Has anyone else made the jump from non-hiker-but-runner
> to PCT through hiker and if so, what can I do to make that transition a
> little easier.  My concerns are mostly about my feet and back.
>
>
> Gary
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