[pct-l] Fitness

[Cosmic Cat]

Don't forget stretching! Develop a toolbelt of stretches to decrease injury.
I feel that stretching is extremely important, especially in the first few
weeks.

And Eugene,  if you can walk 20 miles in a day, there is no way you are in
'horrible' cardio shape :)

Goodness
On Dec 17, 2010 1:44 PM, "J M" <evilempress2003 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Bee,
>
> I've started weight lifting and boxing with a local "alternative" gym
along with
> as many local day hikes as I can. I am probably more focused on training
because
> the last 5 years have been EXTREMELY sedentary. I'm working on
redeveloping all
> my core strength in order to simply be as strong as I can be before
hitting the
> trail. The more I work the more I get my mind ready for the amazing
journey
> ahead of me.
>
> Good luck with your work outs! Hope to see you on the trail.
>
> Boomboom.
>
> "Good work. Sleep well. I'll most likely kill you in the morning."
> www.explorationmonkey.blogspot.com
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Barbara Thorn <Barbara.Thorn at nttourism.co.nz>
> To: "pct-l at backcountry.net" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Sent: Thu, December 16, 2010 4:45:16 PM
> Subject: [pct-l] Fitness
>
> 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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