I think poles are the missing piece of the puzzle for me. I feel pretty secure on my legs but I don't trust my back to go more than 13 miles with more than 10 pounds on it. And I'll definitely be doing that rice trick!
A close-to-my-❤ topic. Some excellent succinct tactics.👍 Particularly like your concept of ‘interval’ walking Personal daily fave of mine not mentioned (with the right/safe road or pathway) is walking steep uphill backwards with weighted pack. - extra strength building to avert downhill knee issues. Love hiking/training barefoot whenever possible too- gets those feet and ankles conditioned to expect the unexpected. Clint🇦🇺
Thanks for sharing your insights, Clint! Interval walking is a fantastic way to mix things up, and your uphill backward walking technique sounds like a great idea. Will give it a try too!
@@mowsertas BTW, congrats on your channel’s exponential growth over the past year - well deserved fruit of excellent content & hard work (I’m sure!) Clint🇦🇺
Brilliant! I have watched so many hiking fitness videos and either got confused or disinterested. This is the only one I will need - and I am almost doing it anyway. Thank you Mowser.
Your advice is great, especially the part about sneaking in a walk here and there in your everyday life, that's something that most people can do and it makes a huge difference to your mental and physical health. I live in Sweden where it really sucks to walk outside between November and February/march; it's not only the cold, but the roads are hard and slippery and when the snow melts and freezes again and again most trails are just unpleasant. My older dog has also started to develop arthritis which can get worse in cold weather and on hard surfaces, so I bought a used treadmill that we can use for those days, and my plan is to walk on an incline with my backpack on so that I'll be ready for longer hikes next year. One added advantage is that I can listen to hiking videos and learn some great advice in the meantime 😊
Thanks for sharing your experience! It's great to see how you're adapting to the weather while keeping both you and your dog active. The treadmill sounds like a smart solution, and I love that you’re combining it with hiking videos-what a productive way to prepare for your hikes!
You're welcome! Even without hills, there's always an adventure waiting for you. Take your time on the WAT - slow and steady! You'll enjoy it more too!
Hmmm I wish I'd done a bit more of this before the hike I've just done- Queen Charlotte track near Picton NZ. I think I was lulled into a false sense of security because its designated a "great walk" and they tend to be easier well-maintained trails, but actually there was lots of ascent and descent. I am impressed that you aim for 15 and 20 kg- about 10-12 kg is enough for me- but then I am only 164 cm so everything is relative!!
I totally agree. Excellent tips here in my opinion. I never run in preparation for prolonged bush walks or climbing. I prefer walking wearing a fairly light pack over various terrain including including stairs. If I am heading to snow I often walk in soft sand for a few weeks beforehand. Cycling slso helps too. I take lunch and snacks with me and make and make enjoyable stint out of it. Maybe stop for coffee or take some public transport ie. to extend your walk. I also do weights three days per week as I have my own gym and weights at home. Prior to an alpine climb or extended bush walk I walk an average of 135 km per week. I incorporate walking into my daily life to obtain this goal. When I am not training I walk about 1-2.5 hours per day. Day walks over undulating terrain. It is great fun and is great at reducing stress levels.
Wow, it sounds like you have a really solid routine MB! Incorporating various terrains and activities is a great way to prepare for those challenging climbs. Its so good to incorporate walking into daily life. Love the sand walking idea too!
Thats absolutely spot on Mowser. I set off eaeltnfor work, 2 benefits, beat the traffic and get 30 mins brosk walk on. Then lunchtime out again, 30 mins. 5 days a week. The difference is significant. The rice thing is great, will use!! Great video 👍 PS never, ever use the lift at work, up or down 😁
Thanks for sharing your routine! It’s inspiring to see how small changes like walking can make a big difference. Keep it up! Totally agree on the lift. Always take the stairs!
I used to suffer from plantar before. It is certainly excruciatingly painful. Having Size 16 feet I was like a giraffe with a sore throat. I had it intermittently quite a few years ago but with appropriate medical treatment (from a good podiatrist) (stretching etc) and appropriate footwear it has disappeared and I have not had it for years.
Sand bag sets you can purchase for corn hole work great. They’re inexpensive and weigh 1lb each so it’s easy to add weight a little at a time while training until you get to your planned trip weight.
@@adenafritz9547 Proper sand bag weights are pretty expensive from what i saw. For a backpack you could probably get the bunnings ones for umbrella stability
One of your best Mouser, keep 'em coming!
Thanks for your videos, Mowser. Thanks too for the training email.
No worries! Glad you are finding the videos helpful.
On point. I employ a four legged personal trainer.
I think poles are the missing piece of the puzzle for me. I feel pretty secure on my legs but I don't trust my back to go more than 13 miles with more than 10 pounds on it. And I'll definitely be doing that rice trick!
A close-to-my-❤ topic.
Some excellent succinct tactics.👍
Particularly like your concept of ‘interval’ walking
Personal daily fave of mine not mentioned (with the right/safe road or pathway) is walking steep uphill backwards with weighted pack. - extra strength building to avert downhill knee issues.
Love hiking/training barefoot whenever possible too- gets those feet and ankles conditioned to expect the unexpected.
Clint🇦🇺
Thanks for sharing your insights, Clint! Interval walking is a fantastic way to mix things up, and your uphill backward walking technique sounds like a great idea. Will give it a try too!
@@mowsertas BTW, congrats on your channel’s exponential growth over the past year - well deserved fruit of excellent content & hard work (I’m sure!)
Clint🇦🇺
This video is gold. Thanks for posting!
I agree. Very realistic and practical.
I'm really glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching!
Brilliant! I have watched so many hiking fitness videos and either got confused or disinterested. This is the only one I will need - and I am almost doing it anyway. Thank you Mowser.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the kind words!
Your advice is great, especially the part about sneaking in a walk here and there in your everyday life, that's something that most people can do and it makes a huge difference to your mental and physical health.
I live in Sweden where it really sucks to walk outside between November and February/march; it's not only the cold, but the roads are hard and slippery and when the snow melts and freezes again and again most trails are just unpleasant.
My older dog has also started to develop arthritis which can get worse in cold weather and on hard surfaces, so I bought a used treadmill that we can use for those days, and my plan is to walk on an incline with my backpack on so that I'll be ready for longer hikes next year.
One added advantage is that I can listen to hiking videos and learn some great advice in the meantime 😊
Thanks for sharing your experience! It's great to see how you're adapting to the weather while keeping both you and your dog active. The treadmill sounds like a smart solution, and I love that you’re combining it with hiking videos-what a productive way to prepare for your hikes!
Base running has done wonders for gaining elevation for me. Comes so easy now here in the rockies. And that's only 6 weeks in.
That's awesome to hear! What an amazing place to be training!
Great tips as always. Thanks for the training plan too 👌🏻
I’m glad you found the tips helpful! The training plan is designed to make things easier for you. Keep up the great work!
Thanks for the ideas. No hills here in Wurrumiyanga unfortunately! I’ll feel the climbs on the WAT during the Xmas period!
You're welcome! Even without hills, there's always an adventure waiting for you. Take your time on the WAT - slow and steady! You'll enjoy it more too!
Great video, thank you
Glad you liked it!
Hmmm I wish I'd done a bit more of this before the hike I've just done- Queen Charlotte track near Picton NZ. I think I was lulled into a false sense of security because its designated a "great walk" and they tend to be easier well-maintained trails, but actually there was lots of ascent and descent. I am impressed that you aim for 15 and 20 kg- about 10-12 kg is enough for me- but then I am only 164 cm so everything is relative!!
I totally agree. Excellent tips here in my opinion. I never run in preparation for prolonged bush walks or climbing. I prefer walking wearing a fairly light pack over various terrain including including stairs. If I am heading to snow I often walk in soft sand for a few weeks beforehand. Cycling slso helps too. I take lunch and snacks with me and make and make enjoyable stint out of it. Maybe stop for coffee or take some public transport ie. to extend your walk. I also do weights three days per week as I have my own gym and weights at home. Prior to an alpine climb or extended bush walk I walk an average of 135 km per week. I incorporate walking into my daily life to obtain this goal. When I am not training I walk about 1-2.5 hours per day. Day walks over undulating terrain. It is great fun and is great at reducing stress levels.
Wow, it sounds like you have a really solid routine MB! Incorporating various terrains and activities is a great way to prepare for those challenging climbs. Its so good to incorporate walking into daily life. Love the sand walking idea too!
Sand is hard yakka but works well.
Ha, walking... look at all the people fighting for the car space right by the entrance... but walk for hrs in the shopping centre.
That is absolutely true. Rather ridiculous really.
so true!
Thats absolutely spot on Mowser. I set off eaeltnfor work, 2 benefits, beat the traffic and get 30 mins brosk walk on. Then lunchtime out again, 30 mins. 5 days a week. The difference is significant. The rice thing is great, will use!! Great video 👍
PS never, ever use the lift at work, up or down 😁
Thanks for sharing your routine! It’s inspiring to see how small changes like walking can make a big difference. Keep it up! Totally agree on the lift. Always take the stairs!
I’ll do the shopping and carry the bags to the car and then from the car inside the kitchen- then the put aways 😂😅
Sounds like a solid plan!
Reckon you would get a few awkward looks if you wore hiking shoes and day pack on the treadmill and gym? Lolol
Oh for sure! I can just imagine the gym-goers giving me the side-eye while I look like I’m ready for an expedition!
My walking the 10k steps as a minimum has been halted…Plantar Fasciitis has reared its ugly ugly head. Oh so painful
I used to suffer from plantar before. It is certainly excruciatingly painful. Having Size 16 feet I was like a giraffe with a sore throat. I had it intermittently quite a few years ago but with appropriate medical treatment (from a good podiatrist) (stretching etc) and appropriate footwear it has disappeared and I have not had it for years.
Oh no! I have a friend who suffers from it too. Hope it improves and soon!
Damn why didnt i think of rice
Just make sure the bags don’t burst! Happened to my friend and water got in there and he didn’t realise until the stink started….
Cook mine first add a few veggies and... oh ya.
I use water weights and if you leave an air gap you get some nice slosh and aids in movement.
Sand bag sets you can purchase for corn hole work great. They’re inexpensive and weigh 1lb each so it’s easy to add weight a little at a time while training until you get to your planned trip weight.
@@adenafritz9547 Proper sand bag weights are pretty expensive from what i saw. For a backpack you could probably get the bunnings ones for umbrella stability
I use large plastic drink bottles filled with water for increasing weight incrementally.