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Re: Getting into shape for the Challenge

I've already started the getting in shape bit. It's difficult because of work, study (doing a degree with the OU as well as working full time!) and the fact that until recently it's been dark by the time I get home.

Not too worried about the distances, it's the distances with pack that I'm concentrating on as I haven't done that for a long time . . .

Having had a few days off this week, I have been tramping around Dartmoor, coast path etc - anything with a bit of "up". We'll gloss over the bit where I slid gracefully down a mud slope, tipped forward and the weight of the pack kept me going until I was horizontal and face down in the mud. I jumped on the scales this morning and discovered I have put on 4 lb this week - that wasn't supposed to happen!

Re: Getting into shape for the Challenge

Completed training today. Did 2 hours on the hills nearby. So that's me sorted now until the challenge start. I think I probably over did it,maybe half an hour would have been better. Still managed to avoid too many torn ligaments and muscles so the 13 weeks or so to the off should give them time to heal as long as I avoid any further exercise.
Russ

Re: Getting into shape for the Challenge

Good to see you are not over doing it Russ

Re: Getting into shape for the Challenge

Will you be doing the Challenge with Mr J Daniels?
Best start that training soon Russ!

Oh.... You have?