[pct-l] Fitness

[scott garner]

Personally, I do a lot of "jazzercise" to get myself in tip top shape. Flip
 
> Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:56:46 -0500
> From: joshua.pinedo at gmail.com
> To: austinwilliams123 at gmail.com
> CC: pct-l at backcountry.net; Barbara.Thorn at nttourism.co.nz
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Fitness
> 
> 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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