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re: Need help with a hybrid lifting/cardio program
Posted on 7/20/23 at 10:18 am to hob
Posted on 7/20/23 at 10:18 am to hob
I did Philmont as a teenager, and I have adult friends who have done it recently as adults. As the other poster said, you need to hike with your pack quite a bit and in the gear you'll wear.
I imagine you're at least a somewhat veteran backpacker and know this, but be sure your boots are broken in well. This isn't as big of a deal with modern hiking boots, but if you're wearing something heavier like a Merrell Wilderness or other mainly leather boot, be sure you've broken them in. Take care of your feet while there. Blisters will occur and they suck, but you can do a lot to alleviate them with good, dry socks (change socks when necessary) and good, broken-in footwear.
With your size, age and the weight of a pack, your knees are likely going to bother you on long descents. Hiking poles might help.
I would definitely take some extended hikes with a weighted pack. Figure out how to wear it so it doesn't rub you raw when under load. When I was training, we basically hiked stadium bleachers up and down for an hour or more, but actually getting out and hiking is a lot more fun.
Have fun! It's an epic adventure.
I imagine you're at least a somewhat veteran backpacker and know this, but be sure your boots are broken in well. This isn't as big of a deal with modern hiking boots, but if you're wearing something heavier like a Merrell Wilderness or other mainly leather boot, be sure you've broken them in. Take care of your feet while there. Blisters will occur and they suck, but you can do a lot to alleviate them with good, dry socks (change socks when necessary) and good, broken-in footwear.
With your size, age and the weight of a pack, your knees are likely going to bother you on long descents. Hiking poles might help.
I would definitely take some extended hikes with a weighted pack. Figure out how to wear it so it doesn't rub you raw when under load. When I was training, we basically hiked stadium bleachers up and down for an hour or more, but actually getting out and hiking is a lot more fun.
Have fun! It's an epic adventure.
This post was edited on 7/20/23 at 10:22 am
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Posted on 7/20/23 at 10:34 am to hogfly
Thanks for the input so far.
I’m a “veteran” hiker for living at 16’ elevation. Most of our summer vacations are backpacking in Colorado at elevation. Typically 10 miles daily, but over several weekends a year, not a week plus in one stretch. So much lighter packs and shorter distances. Stamina is my concern.
I assumed I would have the heaviest pack hence throwing out the 70 lb number. I’m the fittest parent by far, and most of the kids are on the smaller side (early teenagers vs. later teenagers further along in puberty), so pack weight will be lower for them.
The Philmont medical crew has become stricter in the last few years, and we were informed no exceptions to the BMI chart or blood pressure.
Edited to add that most kids are aging out this year, which is why the average age is shifting lower. The troop overachieves. The older kids just returned from Northern Tier and both groups canoed over 100 miles in the nine days they were there.
I’m a “veteran” hiker for living at 16’ elevation. Most of our summer vacations are backpacking in Colorado at elevation. Typically 10 miles daily, but over several weekends a year, not a week plus in one stretch. So much lighter packs and shorter distances. Stamina is my concern.
I assumed I would have the heaviest pack hence throwing out the 70 lb number. I’m the fittest parent by far, and most of the kids are on the smaller side (early teenagers vs. later teenagers further along in puberty), so pack weight will be lower for them.
The Philmont medical crew has become stricter in the last few years, and we were informed no exceptions to the BMI chart or blood pressure.
Edited to add that most kids are aging out this year, which is why the average age is shifting lower. The troop overachieves. The older kids just returned from Northern Tier and both groups canoed over 100 miles in the nine days they were there.
This post was edited on 7/20/23 at 10:37 am
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