Amazon 7 #51 March 8, 2005 Start off with a VERY good set of shoes/boots that are already broken in to your feet and get out and start walking. One good thing to think about is to take along several clean dry sets of socks. One of the causes of blisters is heat and sweat and the rubbing against the skin. if you carry a small backpack with dry socks some foot powder you can stop and change socks and put on some powder to dry them out. VOILA.. no blisters Oh and since you have the little backpack.. put some bottles of water in there and stay hydrated. Have fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #52 March 8, 2005 Thanks, Amazon! Yeah...they have a whole list of things that we should take with us when walking - and a pair of socks is one of them as well as water, etc. It'll be fun....just wow! 60 miles. Oh, well...it's for a great cause. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hipwrddude 0 #53 March 9, 2005 I concur with everyone on these points: Wear comfortable hiking boots/trail running shoes. Why? Durability, comfort and great ankle support. Consider the Salomon GCS Pros. Socks--dual layer socks--NO COTTON. Actually, try to wear synthetic clothing with zero cotton and excellent breathability. Comfort -- light clothing is everything. If you walk between 2.5-3 mph you'll cover 20 miles between 6 hrs 36 mins. and 8 hrs (roughly--terrain variations can make 20 map miles 22, etc.) What will help? Strength training, stretching & yoga (breathing techniques.) During long, arduous activities, you need excellent distractions. Great conversations, a walkman or MP3 player w/music or audio books, chewing gum, humor and friends. Most of all, have fun! You're always the starter in your own life! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #54 March 9, 2005 Thanks! We have to go with good conversations, humor and friends as distractions as we're not allowed to use walkmans/MP3 players/etc. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bouda 0 #55 March 9, 2005 and maybe an energy bar for a well energy Look what i made at work today mom!! Put it on the fridge http://www.bouda.moonfruit.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
