I really enjoyed this month-long training plan and it provided the perfect mix of training for the surprisingly snowy winter we have had so far. I loved the simplicity of the plan – 2 days of ever-increasing step ups with a 30-pound pack, two bodyweight strength days, and one running day each week. The plan was a great way to get aerobic base building in a sport specific way even when the weather didn’t support an outdoor run. It was a straightforward and simple but highly effective plan that would serve anyone who is prepping for hiking season well.
I liked the specificity of the plan so much that it generated an interest in running more mountain plans from Mountain Tactical Institute and I have decided to spend the next few months going through their Greek Heroine packet of plans. The plans are designed to achieve a strong base level of fitness for mountain athletes. I have started Helen the first plan in the series and am looking forward to seeing where it takes me.
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