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Fastest Known Time: Hiking A Marathon A Day For 5 Days

9/9/2020

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In this episode, I chat to Summit Strength client Mark about his recent attempt at an unsupported 'fasted known time', where he aimed to hike 130 miles over five days.

Inside, we explore how he planned, prepared and trained for this challenge, his journey with online personal training and his experiences during while on the trail.

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How Mark Overcame Ankle Pain While Hiking And Posted A Fastest Known Time

9/8/2020

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Learn how he used the Online Summit Program to overcome knee and ankle pain while hiking, and successfully post a Fastest Known Time on a 130 mile hiking trail.

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Endurance Is Not Strength (For Mountaineers)

9/6/2020

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Muscular endurance is incredibly important for a mountaineer. And so is muscular strength. And while these two things do build off each other, they are not the same thing.

And to get the best benefits for the mountain, a mountaineer needs to be developing both.

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