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I'm 33 and just let week had the rude awakening that I now need to warm up to things. Attempted a 3 day 60km walk with lots of elevation changes, on the second day my ITB became so inflamed I couldn't bend my knee, and had to abort the walk. Prior to this I've done up to 30km days no sweat (carrying up 20kgs). So I'm feeling pretty depressed. It's not helped that there's so much conflicting advice when it come to phy…
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Just watching a movie while I walk. ;) I take an iPad and wander for a couple of miles enjoying the movie.
I can understand with podcast. But with a movie it sound like the worSt of both world.
I highly suggest using Organic Maps on mobile for finding nearby trails, though I usually then switch to Apple or Google Maps satellite view for visual confirmation the area seems ok before striking out. I was shocked how many trails there were around me hidden in plain sight, hopefully that’s the same in your area.
I don’t really know how far I can hike now. Going slow and with some rest breaks, probably a long way? I wouldn’t hesitate to head up Old Rag (linked in another comment) if I started early in the day, for example.
Hiking “works” best when the act of walking is not the entire point. By that I mean, it’s way more enjoyable when you have beautiful scenery to look at, or companions to chat with, or an exciting destination, etc.
Even just heading out on a walk in the city, if I’m walking towards something I’m interested in, or I’m exploring a new area, or I’m walking with a friend, I can go for a long way. If I’m just counting miles, it’s going to be mentally harder.
I will say that the mentality of hiking develops with practice just like the muscles. With lots of practice you can learn to go into your thoughts and not focus on the feeling of physical exertion. This happens to runners too. For some people it helps to have music or a podcast in their ears.
I walked recently with my kids (4+6y) ~11km on some tourist trail (very small elevation), didn't really have problem during hike, but could feel it in my legs later for few days since I am not used to walk that much anymore, nowadays I walk like 5-6km per day only.
Btw. my father will be soon 70, he is hiking regularly, can do 20+ km through mountains in one day.
Oh and like maybe year ago I started simple exercise routine (like <10 minutes but all kinds of moves) at home, no equipment necessary besides floor and wall, at beginning I could barely do 1-2 push ups, now I moved to 15 at one session (+20 sit ups, +15 squats and various other moves with neck, hands), but long time didn't icnrease the number, I'm sure I could push it to 18-20, you just need to start slowly, at beginning even 2 are OK, after few weeks you move to 5, after few more weeks to 8-10, then you move to 15, etc.
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I can understand with podcast. But with a movie it sound like the worSt of both world.
Why’s that? Personally I find it doesn’t compromise, but of course your mileage may vary. For me it’s a nice way to get a few kilometers in, and is better than sitting on the couch. Usually I’m watching a show or movie or YouTube regardless, might as well move while I do it.
Im quite young(under 21) but hiking as been a huge outlet for my stress. During the first lockdown, weekly hiking was my time of self care. Its also super good for your cardio vascular system. My Vo2 Max raised around 10-15 points from hiking alone along with my overall speed. Hiking is also one of those thing where it indirectly teaches you life skills; sometimes zigzags are the fastest route or slow and steady is f…
Out of curiosity, what did you use to measure your VO2max?
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I can understand with podcast. But with a movie it sound like the worSt of both world.
Why’s that? Personally I find it doesn’t compromise, but of course your mileage may vary. For me it’s a nice way to get a few kilometers in, and is better than sitting on the couch. Usually I’m watching a show or movie or YouTube regardless, might as well move while I do it.
In my 30's. I do roughly 30-40km a day with around 20kg pack. If you want to get better, load water or any weight into a bag and walk around hilly areas.
How long does this take? Honestly sounds like bullshit.
I wouldn't want to do that if it was really hot but other then that it doesn't seem particularly bad much less unlikely.