[Philmont]: Adult Physical Conditioning

Hi:

I talked to many Scouters who had lost 50-60 pounds as they prepared for Philmont. That type of weight loss and conditioning usually takes about a year. Several friends spent 16 months getting back in shape. Running, lifting weights and the Stairmaster all paid big dividends when hiking the steep trails at Philmont. As Coop's Philmont guide recommends, the entire crew should be able to run 5-6 miles without stopping. I think that's a good training target.

Although at base camp we saw many Scouters who were definitely carrying quite a bit of extra weight. That sort of boosted our confidence on the first day. Of the adults that came off the trail for medical reasons, the ones I talked to had sprained knees and ankles, unstable blood sugar levels and altitude sickness. Most of those issues probably could have been alleviated with more physical training.

Side Note: I had run 6 marathons and my blood pressure never dropped. I went on Atkins for six months while training for Philmont and my blood pressure dropped 10 points on the top and bottom. My doc was very pleased.

I'm 53 and can't wait to go back to Philmont in the geezer patrol.

Best regards,
Mick Meyer
701-Q3

From: MelMetz@aol.com
Date: 2004/08/04 Wed AM 08:42:03 EDT
To: Multiple recipients of list philmont <philmont@troop47.com>
Subject: [Philmont]: Physical Condition

With 2004 Philmont season drawing to an end. Would like to hear from adults,
especially those over 40, on how you prepared yourself for Philmont. Just
hiking with the scouts does not make it happen and some of you found out the hard
way.

Mel Metzler T320
Dayton, OH

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