[pct-l] Knee problems and backpacking

[Ralph Alcorn]

You didn't say what pack weight was, what footwear you were using, what kind
of miles per day your body was already used to. All have bearing on knee
problems.

*IF* you have a pack weight with food and water of 30 pounds or less, train
with a couple of 10 mile hikes a week on up and down terrain on dirt with
your full pack weight, wear runners with maximum cushioning such as Asics
Gel Nimbus, use hiking poles, start your thru hike with 12 to 15 mile days,
and build up to 20 miles per day over about three weeks, your knees should
be happier.
-- 
Ralph Alcorn
http://www.backpack45.com/pct.html