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Hiking Prep - 8 Weeks of Add-Ons to your Strength Routine

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Hiking Prep - 8 Weeks of Add-Ons to your Strength Routine

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Author

Ryan Heywood

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Length

8 Weeks

Includes Structured Workouts

Structured Workouts automatically sync with compatible devices and guide you through workouts in real time.


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Plan Description

So you have decided to go hiking, but need a little extra to get you to where you are going. We got you. This 8 week build-up is for the athlete already working out 3-4 times a week. These little add ons are 18-22 minutes in length. You also have access to a gym. Plus we throw in some Rucks to toughen up your feet and legs.

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Training Plan Sample Week

Stats

Average Weekly Breakdown

Workouts Weekly Average Longest Workout
strength x2
00:37:00 00:24:00
Walk x1
01:02:00 01:30:00
Workouts Per Week Weekly Average Longest Workout
strength
00:37:00 00:24:00
Walk
01:02:00 01:30:00

Training Load By Week


Ryan Heywood

RDH Endurance Training

With five 100 mile races under his belt as well as countless ultras at different distances, he loves what he coaches and brings a wealth of experience with training, nutrition and race day strategy. Living in Idaho offers him a chance to run local trails and races and enjoy his passions reading Epic Fantasy, Puzzles, drinking a lot of coffee and ski touring.


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