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Fitness

Remember the Mountain Trail Challenge is not a race but an endurance event to challenge you to challenge yourself.

You can choose to do the Full 30 miles or the Shorter route (approximately 17 miles).

You would be advised to do some training to top up your fitness level; it is advisable to do some distance walking as part of your training and to make sure your boots are not going to give you blisters!

Note:
If you are uncertain about your health
please consult your Doctor before starting your training!

Training Guide to get you fit for the event

Try to walk for an hour in the evenings and every weekend if only for a few hours, wear the boots you are going to use on the day of the event, and remember to carry some weight in your Daysack.

As your fitness improves increase your pace, distance and the weight you are carrying. “The more you sweat in training the less you bleed in battle!”

If your time is limited and you can only do limited mileage, when you are fit enough try to increase your pace and carry more weight than you will on the day of the event. “Train hard, fight easy!”

For more information see our Hints &Tips page

For those who want to do some training in the hills
Walka-longway have offered their training services at a reduced rate for participant of the Mountain Trail Challenge.
(Please note: Walka-Longway is independent of the Mountain Trail Challenge and we offer no guarantee of service)
For their website see under Sponsors and Links