Trek Training and Preparation

We have talked a lot about ensuring you include strength training into your trek training and preparation. Your overall body strength is important to ensure that you have the fitness necessary for your upcoming trek.

It is also important to incorporate weekly training walks into your preparation routine. Sometimes getting out walking once a week may be difficult due to family or work responsibilities. Don’t beat yourself up if you can’t get out each week, but do your best to get a walk in as often as possible.

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There is research out now that tells us that getting our kids out in nature is beneficial for their mental and physical health, so grab your kids and get them out into nature today.

Your training walks will need to increase in duration and difficulty as your training progresses. Start slowly, with a 1 or 1.5 hour walk to begin with. This can be an easier walk with not too many hills in it. Incorporating hills into your walks is important, as this develops your cardio fitness and endurance.  If you need to have a rest break while going up a hill or during your walk – take them. The idea of this is to build your fitness, not kill you! So take regular breaks when you need them.

It is also more fun to go out walking with a friend or two rather than on your own. If you are going on your own, let someone know where you are going and when you expect to be back. Then, of course, let them know when you arrive home. Safety is a priority.

Getting out walking also gives you the opportunity to test out your gear, especially your boots. It is essential to have a well worn in pair of boots when you embark on your trek.

For information on our regular training walks, click on this link. We would love to have you join us!

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