[pct-l] Etna Summit

[metam01 at earthlink.net (Monty Tam)]

Dr. Bob Wrote:

 
> Monty,
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> Seeing your post about Etna, I was reminded that I have been meaning to
ask
> you what you are doing differently this year in your preparation work to
> prevent some of the injuries you dealt with last summer?
>
> Dr. Bob


More extensive training.  4-6 miles a day )most days).
Last year for training I went to Campo and started walking North. 
#1   Starting with shoes 1and 1/2 sizes too big that I am familiar with.
#2  I'm hoping I can keep the speed down and take more breaks.
Listen to the more experienced hikers more than I did last year.  And this
time take their advise.
Pre hiking at least 110 miles before the KickOff.  Campo to home.
Reduce to a 7 lb base weight.
Carry less water.
Carry even lighter foods. And resupply more often.

Ice and raise my legs much more than I did last year.

If my bad leg isn't ready yet I may have to settle for just finishing
Washington and Oregon.................. maybe.

Warner Springs Monty



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