[pct-l] Break Strategies

[Dana]

I find myself taking breaks every 2 hours when first starting out. After a week or two of conditioning I hardly take any breaks. It also depends on the terrain and temperature. If its really strenuous terrain or really hot I do tend to take more breaks. If its hot ill even take an afternoon siesta sometimes.

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On Nov 20, 2013, at 11:54 PM, Michael Irving <michaeljirving at gmail.com> wrote:

> OK, here's an actual hiking question to mix things up. 
> 
> To provide some context, I'm not a thru-hiker but a MYTH (multi-year thru hiker) hopefully. 
> 
> When I hike I tend to want to power through with pretty short breaks that may not even involve taking my pack off or sitting down. I usually have a short lunch but that may only be 20-30 min. I read/hear about thru-hikers often times having more formal breaks. (I tend to eat steadily through the day rather than set eating/break times). 
> 
> So, my question is if there is any info or opinions on how a break strategy or lack thereof impacts the average persons body in ability to hike longer miles and/or the same miles more comfortably. Sometimes it seems that breaks can make it even harder due to tightening up. 
> 
> Any experienced thoughts on this one? I don't recall it being discussed since I've been reading about the PCT over the last few years. 
> 
> Thanks!
> -GoalTech
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