training for high alititude exploration
Sep 14th 2007zermattUncategorized
Granted, the Matterhorn is only at 14K ft, but it’s still a challenge, mentally and physically. I have based my training on what tri-athletes do.
You obviously have to ease yourself into the rigorous training system buy utilizing some sort of step program. I started with swimming, and now I am up to 5K meters a week. As soon as I make the move to 20K meters a week (which will be in about 2 months), I will cut the amount of days that it takes me to achieve 20K meters or so in half, and then add a cycling regime, and then obviously a running program. The intensity of this workout is very personal as I am wanting to establish a foundation for future ascents, triathlons, etc.
All in all, you need to be in very good shape before you plan on adding extra policy’s to your life insurance.
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Derek on 14 Sep 2007 at 12:53 pm #
Hey there. That’s exciting that you’re gonna be doing some climbing. I’m gonna be training for some mountain ascents myself starting in about a month. I found a site that has a pretty good plan. It’s a little extreme for a 14er…but you’d definitely be in shape if you did it. Here it is:
http://www.alpineascents.com/denali-train.asp
I look forward to reading more of your posts!
Derek