Thoughts about hiking on a day off

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2009-08-23 8:32 PM


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I am just strarting to get back in to shape after a hip replaement (1.5 yrs ago). I would like to do an olympic tri early next summer so I am working on my base now (10 mile very slow runs on Sundays, 3 to 4 other runs during the week, 1 40 min bike, and 3 swims - .25 mile, and lifting 2x per week). I enjoy hiking but I it seems hard to fit it in. Am I foolish to hike on a day off? 

2009-08-23 8:36 PM
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Subject: RE: Thoughts about hiking on a day off
I have seen IM or HIM plans that suggest replacing a long run with a hike once in a while.  As for on a regular basis, if the body recovers and you are not tired for the workout, if you enjoy it, do it!
2009-08-23 8:45 PM
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Thank you. I like that answer!!!
2009-08-24 3:11 AM
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Subject: RE: Thoughts about hiking on a day off
Heh - check my logs. I train on my days off from hiking/backpacking!

In all seriousness, a hike is an excellent off-day activity, as long as you control for/factor in wear and tear on your legs. Before I was backpacking nearly every weekend, I was doing light 20-30 min hikes every Tues/Thurs, which are my off days from running, then a major (10 hour+) hike on Saturdays. Now I've had to seriously curtail running because my knees and feet are taking too much of a beating. I'll be back to running soon, though - snow is a lot softer to hike on, so it doesn't beat me up as badly.

So the answer is: absolutely, just make sure it fits in with your plan/schedule (intensity, duration, weight carried, etc.).

BTW, where ya located? Always looking for new hiking partners!
2009-10-02 8:20 AM
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Subject: RE: Thoughts about hiking on a day off
I love hiking on my days off.  Usually do Mt. Monadnock because its only 1.5 hours from home but I have spent many a day in the WHites.  Plan on doing Porky Gulch Classic (cyclocross) at MT. Washington this November so I hope to train up there as much as I can
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