IDP - I agree with you on the distance thing -
In line with my work I have completed numerous arduous events - 40 milers in boots and a 40lb bergen and nothing can compensate for the elevation climb for training. The distance thing for me is that I have not covered 62 miles as a oner as a race but the distance does not really phase me as I do believe that the the pyschological side plays a large part, naturally along side the physical. Best find a second hand shop that sells big brass balls !!
I would still like to participate in a 40 miler as a banker before hand though and I think that it would good prep - nothing beats miles and elevation gain for training - except a bag of chips and a pint.
Originally Posted by sore legs
IDP - I agree with you on the distance thing - In line with my work I have completed numerous arduous events - 40 milers in boots and a 40lb bergen and nothing can compensate for the elevation climb for training. The distance thing for me is that I have not covered 62 miles as a oner as a race but the distance does not really phase me as I do believe that the the pyschological side plays a large part, naturally along side the physical. Best find a second hand shop that sells big brass balls !!---> arduous 40 milers, 40 lb bergens, Herefordshire
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