This year was my fourth trek ( 98,00,02,04) and I am 49. Each time I prepared myself by walking. One of the ways that I kept myself motivated was to record my daily walks.
1997-1998- walked 166 times - 491 miles
1998-2000- walked 307 times- 1145 miles
2000-2002- walked 391 times- 1522 miles
2002-2004- walked 367 times- 1389 miles
This kept me aware of where I was at in comparison with previous years. My wife joined me for many of my walks, which proved to be a great benefit. A great time to talk and share with each other. For the 98,00,02 treks I also walked with my boots on and my pack at least nightly for a month before I departed. This time I felt more comfortable about my conditioning and decided not to do this for 2004. I must admit for my first treks it helped.
In January, I joined a local health club and my walking was moved to the treadmill. I did this to allow me to do my exercise after dark and eliminate the weather factor. I thought I would not enjoy doing my daily walk on the treadmill. But I found that I could walk at a faster consistent pace.
Watching my diet at least six months before departing also helps. This is also my main problem when I return. I tend to chow out on all those items that I deleted from my diet.
I also find that I typically lose 10 lbs on the trail, but regain this weight normally in a month after I come off the trail.
Yis
Mike Floyd
Asst Scoutmaster- Troop 149
Northeast Georgia Council
Lead Advisor-Philmont 98,00,02,04
G.A.T.C. "Thru Hiker" 98,00,02,04
OA Vigil- "Wachtschu Achpamsin" ( Mountain Hiker)
http://www.oconeeTroop149.org/
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