Training Phase II (Weeks 6 -8)

Introduction Training Phase I Training Phase II What to take

Planned Walking Schedule

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After being slightly ahead of schedule in Phase I, Phase II seems to have gone completely off schedule.

The first week only included 2 walks, one of which was in the Lake District and one gym session. Must say I felt guilty but in hindsight the rest did me good and prepared me well for the tough hill climbing in the Lake District.

While the distance was not covered in the Lake district with only 11 miles being walked on the longest day. Weight carried was between 30lb and 35lb on most days with 40lbs being carried on the last but one day without any adverse affects.

The main concern was the lack of distance covered, however rates of ascent were far in excess of all days I am likely to encounter on the Pennine Way. Maximum ascent was 1297m on the last day climbing Helvellyn and surrounding peaks in just under 10 miles. This is nearly 130m per mile compared to 1595m in 14 miles on day 14 over Cross Fell - 114m per mile on the day with the largest ascent. All other days come in at about 50m per mile so I am hoping/expecting to be prepared.

What I did find out was that I can carry a heavy weight for 5 consecutive days without any adverse affect, this can be extended to 6 days on the basis I could have walked on this day if I had not been travelling home.

Short of doing the walk to see if I am fit enough I feel I have done enough and am prepared enough to take on the challenge.

Only time will tell.

Wish me luck!
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