Any hikers out there?
stephm112
Posts: 297 Member
Hi all
Just looking for some new hiking friends to go through this weight loss hiking journey with.
I'm currently training for a 100 mile non stop hike and need friends to remind me not to eat the entire house once I get back from a training hike lol.
Also tips on building up leg strength when at home if I can't get out on the hills.
Steph
Just looking for some new hiking friends to go through this weight loss hiking journey with.
I'm currently training for a 100 mile non stop hike and need friends to remind me not to eat the entire house once I get back from a training hike lol.
Also tips on building up leg strength when at home if I can't get out on the hills.
Steph
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I'm training for my first 100 mile trail race. Still trying to find that fine line between weight loss and fueling my body. Add me if you like. We can share tips.0
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Hi. You hike a 100 miles where do you do this and how long does it take you? I love the woods. Last week I walked a half-mile in the woods it only took me a 45 minutes the snow is 3 1/2 ft deep. I would like to learn more about your race.0
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Hiker here too.... You can add me if you want.0
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I'm training for my first 100 mile trail race. Still trying to find that fine line between weight loss and fueling my body. Add me if you like. We can share tips.
It's hard isn't it. Spending hours hiking makes me so hungry and I just want to eat everything in sight. Usually bread. Lots and lots of bread0 -
Hi. You hike a 100 miles where do you do this and how long does it take you? I love the woods. Last week I walked a half-mile in the woods it only took me a 45 minutes the snow is 3 1/2 ft deep. I would like to learn more about your race.
It's in the UK, big event for charity. The 100 miles should be completed in 36 hours, at the moment we try to stick to a 15/16 minute mile on flats, run down hills, which gives us time to struggle up the hills. Figure if we can go fast where we can at the beginning, we'll have extra time to stop for food etc and obviously we'll end up slowing down near the end. We'll be hiking through the night too and I've never done night hikes so any tips for that would be great.
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Long time hiker / mtn distance runner. Run 80mi+/ week. I'll send a add. Other peeps are welcome too!0
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I live in Norway and hike every week. I am trying to build up my endurance and cardiovascular to do some high peak hikes this summer. I am not only overweight, but I have asthma as well which feels especially hard going up hill for me. I would love some tips from those of you who care to share some good ways to build up my stamina, endurance, and cardio endurance for this goal. If any of you fellow hikers would like to add me, I would love to be friends.0
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A-100!
Allegheny 100 on June 12- 14, 2015! Unsupported, 50 hour carry what need! Feel free to add if anybody is getting into this, I am a long time hiker and scoutmaster that lives to hike the world!0 -
Very cool! I love hiking.. I've completed 16 miles/4500' elevation gain in a day.. as well as multi-day backpacking trips on famous trails. 100 miles in a 36 hours is quite a pace on hilly terrain! Sounds like a great goal and you're in for a real adventure. Wishing you well.0
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Me to, live neat the Souther end of the A.T. and often drive north to the Smokey Mountains. Hiking stick has many hiking medallions. Packed my little one on my back most of last year. Welcome!
As for working prepping, my suggestions.
(Quads and core) Ball Squats and Lunges, lots of them.
(Hamstrings, lower back) Slow, controlled, Stiff legged dead lifts with a bar or free weights in each hand.
(Get the HR up) Jumping Rope.0 -
It's hard isn't it. Spending hours hiking makes me so hungry and I just want to eat everything in sight. Usually bread. Lots and lots of bread
Protein in the stomach will stop that feeling. Take a look at Body Fortress Whey or Isolate - tastes like a milkshake. If you mixed 2 cups to 2 cups milk and drink it fairly rapidly. It will fill you quickly, reduce hunger, and provide what your body needs to rebuild muscle and recover after the hike.
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4thDegreeKnight wrote: »It's hard isn't it. Spending hours hiking makes me so hungry and I just want to eat everything in sight. Usually bread. Lots and lots of bread
Protein in the stomach will stop that feeling. Take a look at Body Fortress Whey or Isolate - tastes like a milkshake. If you mixed 2 cups to 2 cups milk and drink it fairly rapidly. It will fill you quickly, reduce hunger, and provide what your body needs to rebuild muscle and recover after the hike.
Brilliant thanks will definitely pick some up!0 -
4thDegreeKnight wrote: »Me to, live neat the Souther end of the A.T. and often drive north to the Smokey Mountains. Hiking stick has many hiking medallions. Packed my little one on my back most of last year. Welcome!
As for working prepping, my suggestions.
(Quads and core) Ball Squats and Lunges, lots of them.
(Hamstrings, lower back) Slow, controlled, Stiff legged dead lifts with a bar or free weights in each hand.
(Get the HR up) Jumping Rope.
Thank you! Will definitely be doing lots of this!
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I love hiking but I'm super bad about eating everything in sight when I get home/back to camp. I'd love some tips on healthy alternatives. I'm trying to get in shape to go on a 3 week camp/hike.0
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Have you tried beef jerky? I buy it in individual size packs, easy to carry. The jerky is salty (great if you've been losing sodium/sweating) and I find it's chewy and not sweet....so it takes a while to eat and I don't crave the gummy bears I would rather be eating.0
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I'm training for my first 100 mile trail race. Still trying to find that fine line between weight loss and fueling my body. Add me if you like. We can share tips.
It's hard isn't it. Spending hours hiking makes me so hungry and I just want to eat everything in sight. Usually bread. Lots and lots of bread
I have tried protein also and it works. I make a high calorie protein shake after my workouts which usually include 30 min of strength training, followed by my run. I use 8 oz of 2% milk, a banana, 2 spoonfuls of peanut butter, 2 scoops of whey protein, and another 8 oz of iced water so it blends into a milkshake texture. It's over 600 calories but it's better than my former habit of scarfing down carbs.
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Thanks for the tips everyone. Will try to get my hands on some beef jerky or would biltong work too? My husband always brings loads back0
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Hiker here as well, tho I have never done more than a 16 mile day. 100? Hat's off to you. Training for a half marathon right now. I'd echo previous posts about protein. I like to get mine from eggs when at home and nuts on the trail.0
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