[pct-l] Fitness

[Joshua Pinedo]

Bee,

I say do as many 'core' exercises as you can..you're going to want a strong
lower back/abdominal mid section to support your pack.  PLus working your
core simultaneously works out all muscles so its a great way to get in
overall shape.

-JP

On 17 December 2010 15:52, Austin Williams <austinwilliams123 at gmail.com>wrote:

> There really is no way you can fully train for hiking 20 miles per day,
> almost every day of the month for 5 or 6 months.  But what you are doing is
> probably as close as you can get.
>
> It helps to spend a lot of time on your feet before the trip.
>
> Really though, the key is getting your mind in a good place.  The trail is
> probably only 20% physical.  The rest is mental.  :)
>
> Good luck and happy training!
>
> -Austin
>
> On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 4:45 PM, Barbara Thorn <
> Barbara.Thorn at nttourism.co.nz> wrote:
>
> > Hello everyone
> >
> > Long time reader, first time writer.  I don't think I've seen any posts
> > about fitness for the thru.  Myself and Ant are walking it in 2011 and
> I'd
> > be keen to hear any tips on getting the bode ready.  We've been tramping
> > (Kiwi for hiking) a bit and doing the odd run but that's about it....
> >
> > Many thanks
> > Bee :)
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