I just started trying to get in shape, this is what I am doing
I am hiking two days on and one day off for rest.
I started about two and a half weeks ago. I am trying to include at least a 500 foot elevation change each hike. Yesterday, I did 700feet over 4 miles in two hours.
My hikes generally run 1.5 to two hours in length@~2-2.5mph.
I did 4.5 the day before with a 400ft elevation change. I started adding a 20 pound pack the last two times.
My upper body workout is light with about 50 push-ups those same days. I plan on some weight training in the fall but do not want to waste money on a gym membership when parks and trails are free and the days are long.
My weight has finally started dropping and my legs are getting noticably harder.
I suffered shin-splints for the first two weeks (new boots too) and just above my ankles on either side are a bit sore today so I seem to be better tolerating my workout.
I am wondering if in a week or so if I should throttle-back for a week to reduce the chance of an injury.
My brother saw Deliverance and bought a Bow. I saw Deliverance and bought an AR-15.
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