Im already deacent shape, but there is a trip i want to take that involve hiking 30 miles and a four day canoe trip. what can i do to prepare.....i have two months.
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You need to build your endurance - if you're lifting weights, it's better to do lots of reps with less weight so you're not just adding bulk. Start stretching a lot and taking short walks around your home area, then gradually increase the distance. While doing all this, remember to watch your breathing technique - take in deep breaths whenever you think about it. Deep breathing may be tough to do while exercising, but when you're at rest, try to do it then. Eat smaller meals light on fatty stuff - maybe you could eat some carbs, too.....? I've heard they're good for supplying energy, but you'll have to be burning that energy off regularly for that to be any good.\n\nBut check with your doctor before starting up any type of exercise program, OK? It never hurts to seek a medical opinion from an actual expert. ; )
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Not much go out and walk get some fresh and keep walking if you walked twice a day everyday for 20 min.....40 min a day your whole leg thigh etc will be gorgeous......6 months and keep going luv kara
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i am here now and i would suggest...lotion, your an extra unit patch for when you hit your mark youll look squared away cuz youll have yours, lots of white socks,extra shower shoes,yours will surely break after the first few months, you will have hot water...atleast 99% of the FOBs do now. Just to put it this way...your trip from the states to actual iraq will be a hurry and wait thing...youll be in kuwait for a good minute, not to mention going to other camps until you actually get to yours. Bring ear plugs( its part of your IBAS but bring an extra pair) make sure you have a flashlight for the power occasionally goes out. When you get over here you might have a chance to buy a phone like i did. Dont bother bringing phone cards because most of the places here require certain ones. DEET...yes bring some deet..flys out here are CRAZY. My room has a fridge,microwave, and tv but me and my roomy had to buy them, once you get settled in youll want to buy those things ...bring a power adapter and a power converter...if you have a playstation or things like that youll need to convert them from 220 - 110. I actually sent my DCU's home just because i dont wear them here...or the dark brown t-shirts. The laundry here usually takes 3 days turnaround..it sucks not to be able to do it on your own but you have to adjust right?Bring every pair of eye pro they have issued you because you WILL LOSE a pair or two. Body wash definatley makes life a little easier. 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner helps also. Make sure that in your pack..you pack all of your electronic gear and things youll need in a hurry ...eye pro..underware...so and and so forth..since youll be in kuwait a while you dont want to have to search through you A, B , and C bag for everything you need....Also if you can pack everything in zip lock baggies...it takes the air out and you can fit things more effectively in your duffle. you wont know your addy until about 4 weeks in. so make sure your family knows so. USO will give you gift bags while your at the air field with playing cards, beef jerkey, shit like that...and you have to take it so keep in mind that you will be gettting more things even when your bags are already full. There are also certain sizes that your carry on bag has to be so make sure that you dont pack it too full....good luck with your travel...its a long ride so get as much sleep as you can...i think youll be making a stop in ireland...get a smoke break and stretch out take a pee in an actuall latrine.....just be patient when you leave because itll be a long wait.....good luck!!! anymore questions contact me!!
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Try an EMS or another outdoor camping and hiking store in your area.  Something form fitting that is used for hiking will do the trick.  Try them all on I am sure that you will find something that works for you.
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Try yoga at first to limber up and then move on to include step exercises.  Go for a brisk walk too after a few weeks of building your stamina.  If you have not been active in a while and if you are over weight - do things slowly so you don't burden your heart with undue stress.\n\nModify your diet!  i cut out refined sugar in my coffee....4 cups with 2 teaspoons a day was a lot and now a month later I am alittle nicer to be around says my family.  No soda!\n\nEngage a friend to walk with you.  My Mom did this with me and we looked for decorating ideas in the various windows\n\nGood luck to you - asking is the first step - I bet you are on your way!
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Start by leisure walking one week. \neach day increase the pace and distance.\neventually mix in a little running and walking.\nIn sixty days you will be awesome.
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Run 600s or 800s to help build your endurance so you'll be able to go hard for te majority of the meet. Work on having a good stride for the back stretch after you come out digging hard...be motivated and happy
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I rode from Vancouver, British Columbia to Northern Ontario.  I took the Trans-Canada highway in 1998.  I didn't really train, or know how to ride a bike at the time, but somehow I managed.   Training is definitely good, because a few years later, I rode a stretch in the Rockies with training and was amazed how "easy" it was.\n\nAre you planning on doing a supported trip or are you going to carry your own stuff?  Supported would be easier, but carrying your own stuff is more admirable.  I did that.\n\nSome tips:\n- Pack as light as you can, after you've lightened your load, lighten it again and THEN, put back some underwear.  \n- Always check your tires and brakes before you ride, some smart asses may disengage your breaks when you leave your bike locked up in a small town\n- Carry pepper spray for rural dogs and keep it handy (never had to use it, but it was good to know it was there)\n- Put sunscreen on your forehead and face/jawline if it's sunny, otherwise by the end of the trip you will have tan lines from your helmet and straps and look like an idiot.\n- EAT! EAT! EAT!  You will always feel like you've had enough, but you haven't.  Eat more.  Eat all the time.\n- Eat right.  No fried foods, they'll ruin you.  Eggs are pretty bad too.  For me, red meat and ice cream were really beneficial.  The best meal for energy and endurance was oatmeal in the morning.  Bagels are good staples.  Trail mix was useless.  Kind of heavy, bulky, hard to eat, taste really gets to you, and not enough fast energy.\n- If you think you might have to do the #2, wait until you go before you ride.  Riding with full bowels is excruciating.\n- I will assume that you've researched what tools and parts to carry.  Remember too, depending on where you're riding, you can often buy stuff as you need it.\n- Have enough water!  I put triple cages on my bike AND strapped water bottles on the rack.  You can not always be sure that there will be water available.  You might encounter an outhouse instead of a washroom facility at a park.\n- Carry chemical bug repellant (I tried to go natural, not good).  Also a small bottle of citronella oil that can be sprayed is useful.  Citronella oil doesn't last long, but if you spray a cloud around you, it will give you enough time to put on the DEET before the horse flies and mosquitos eat you up.\n- Buy a tiny portable radio, emphasize TINY, and bring it with you.  You will need this to catch weather forecasts. \n\nMost importantly, enjoy the scenery, enjoy the people you meet and the towns you encounter.  I saw way too many people trying to ride as fast as they could and they missed out on all of the experiences along the way.
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umm...run alot more.....during my mile i walked a little bit and made under 8 mins....but if your first time was 10..DON'T WALK!
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Just think about how awesome your going to feel when you reach your goal... buy yourself a new pair of jeans!!! \n\nDon't make it a chore, it's just modifing your routine a bit... do you have a buddy that will do it with you?
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It is going to be intense, there is no question about that, but If you have coem his far and believe you can do it, you can!!! Don't doubt yourself, just put everything into it! Good Luck
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Start with walking 30 mins. Then a month latertry 1 hour, then in 3 weeks later, 1 hour and a half. Then a month later walk 2 hours. Dont forget to bring some music to listen  to while you walk!
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b/c you have to eat fast, bring healthy snacks/lunches w/ things like fruits or veggies. also exercise, a lot! run laps around your block or the park or go biking w/ some friends. if you keep this up until august, it will probably work!
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How would it be cheating?  Unless the rules say you have to run or walk and cannot combine both, it's perfectly fine!  There are lots of training plans for run/walking marathons that are very popular.  I'm sure there will be others just like you there doing a run/walk method.  You'll be covering the whole 26.2 miles on your feet and that's what you are supposed to do.  Good luck and have fun!
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I'm planning to Thru Hike in 2007 and I've been a section hiker for many years.\n\n1- Buy and Watch Lynne Whelden's CD/Video _Lightweight_Backpacking_Secrets_Revealed_.  Watch it once a day for a week.  You'll learn something new every time.\n\n2- Read JR Tate (Model T)'s book "Walking on the Happy Side of Misery" and Ed Garvey's book "The New Appalachian Trail."\n\n3- Read online journals found at http://www.fred.net/kathy/at.html and at http://www.trailjournals.com\n\n4- Attend Trail Days (weekend after Mother's Day every year) in Damascus, VA (http://www.traildays.info) and The Gathering (in October) http://www.aldha.org\n\n5- Join the Appalachian Trail Concervancy http://www.appalachiantrail.org\n\n6- Join an online email group such as the AT-List at http://www.backcountry.net\n\n7- Don't buy gear until you've investigated your choices at http://www.backpackgeartest.org \n\n8- All of the above will suggest other ways to prepare for the AT.\n\n9- Walk every day, rain or shine.  Eat healthy.  Thru Hiking the Appalachian Trail is 10% Physical and 90% Mental.
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These are the typical precautions you should take before heading out on an outdoor excursion:\n\n1.Know where you are going and get a map of the area\n2.Know the weather and be prepared for it\n3.Make a trip plan and leave a copy of it with someone who can be trusted\n4.Bring the ten essentials plus any overnight/multiday gear you may need\n\nTen Essentials:\n1. Map/Compass\n2. Flashlight / Headlamp (with spare batteries/bulb)\n3. Extra Water \n4. Extra Clothes (Rain Gear)\n5. Extra Food \n6. First-Aid Kit\n7. Pocket Knife or Multi Purpose Tool\n8. Waterproof Matches/Fire starter\n9. Sunglasses/Sunscreen\n10. Whistle/signal mirror\n\nMulti-day/Overnight Gear\n1.Shelter (Tent, Tarp or other)\n2.Sleeping Bag (appropriate temp rating)\n3.Backpack\n4.Stove and Fuel\n\nThis is a basic list, you may need other things like bug spray, winter travel gear, or other equipment depending on where and when you are traveling.  It is always better to travel with a group of 4 or more people so that if one person becomes injured someone can stay with them while allowing at least two people to go for help.
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you should be using a guide that will help you with your choices.   If you weren't planning on using a guide you need to reconsider.  I would hate for you to have a  bad trip.  I am a bass fisherwoman from the midwest myself.