[pct-l] Fitness

[Paul Robison]

15 to 20 Km running is 9 to 12 miles...

... not 24 to 32 miles as you'd posted ...   that would be running 51 kilometers 
... if you do that you are definitely elite ; )  i think you converted 
backwards.
~Paul




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From: Yoshihiro Murakami <completewalker at gmail.com>
To: Barbara Thorn <Barbara.Thorn at nttourism.co.nz>
Cc: "pct-l at backcountry.net" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Tue, December 21, 2010 6:51:33 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Fitness

I might be the last one to respond. We are not professional physical
elites, then we need not to execute  intensive trainings. Too much
training  damage your body.

My methods:

I usually commutes with the cross bike, do not use bus or train.  This
is effective to maintain the muscles of thigh.
I usually run two or three times in a week ( total 15-20 Km, 24-32
miles ) This is effective to improve the  cardiopulmonary function.
I usually  do physical exercise by the dumbbell and stretch for about
5-10 minutes everyday. This is a very short training, but has some
effect for arms and muscle of upper body.
I make a 2-4 days short hike in a month.  I use fresh foods for short
hike, then my total pack weight always exceed 30 pounds.

I am called as "Heavy Trucker" in US and Japan. It's my honor.  But I
am not a strong man. I simply selected the good backpack, in which the
total pack weight can be supported by the waist. When your pack weight
exceed 20 pounds, the good supportive backpack is needed.




That is all.







2010/12/17 Barbara Thorn <Barbara.Thorn at nttourism.co.nz>:
> 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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2009 JMT, the first America.
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