I live at the base of Pikes Peak and I want to hike Barr Trail to the Summit and back. Right now, I am training for the Bolder Boulder so I average about a four mile run a day with some hills and speed work. What else should I do to train for the great ascent? I have access to the YMCA.
2007-05-01 10:56:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Running
I'm triaining for Bolder too!! And I did my first 14er last year. My only suggestion is to do several smaller day hikes in the foothills (the flatirons in Chatauqua Park are perfect) carrying a heavy pack to give you a chance to practice with your equipment and energy snacks plus train on steep terrain.
2007-05-01 15:00:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will help to do hill work. Are you planning on hiking or running the marathon. I think the marathon is sold out for this year. It took less than a day to reach the limit.
2007-05-01 11:25:11 · answer #2 · answered by Nelson_DeVon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eat lots of protein bars , preferably pnutbutter and fly
2007-05-01 11:00:13 · answer #3 · answered by Billy b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋