How to Train for a Long Distance Hike

[@mattwalkwild6784]

Let me know if you want more videos about training in the future! I can provide more specific stretching/yoga routines and gym sessions / workout plans if people want them 👍🏼

[@ELV943]

Alternate run with calisthenics every other day. It's that simple. When you do an exercise, two minutes timed continously. At first you won't be able to maintain the 2 minute interval it will come over time. Start with 2 mile run increase run each week by qtr or half mile. Do this for six months, increasing reps & run. Now throw on your ruck. Your goal is 45 minute 4 mile ruck full load out. We did this in the Army, if it works for us it will work for you. Worst part of endurance is mental. Your mental endurance is ability to handle stress while keeping calm clear headed. There's tricks for this as well.

[@grace-annaperry5882]

Thanks for the video! That was very helpful!

[@jnordman86]

Thanks, this reinforces my plans to get ready for longer hikes. One thing I'm doing as well is paying attention to my fitbit's step count and increasing the daily goal every month. Aiming to be above the target steps each week as an average so I can still get at least 1 day of rest.

[@markwhittle7938]

What a refreshing video. I agree with all your tips especially the stretching which is so overlooked and yet so important, great to see someone as young as yourself adopting this. I would also add about trying to keeping your base weight down and resisting the urge to carry extra kit (just in case!). Keep the vids coming.

[@mattwalkwild6784]

Thanks Mark, I had to learn the hard way. Really suffered on some long hikes by not stretching and had to make a change! Good point about the weight, the lighter the better.

[@Laufield]

Thank you so much. I’m so exciting I going hiking PCT on July!

[@joanburda4703]

Matt, the reminder/encouragement to stretch is appreciated. We learned the hard way how important it is. We won’t get back to England until next year & decided to incorporate a training pattern now, rather than procrastinate.

[@mattwalkwild6784]

Thanks Joan, it's definitely a case of learning from my mistakes. It's crazy how long I went without having any kind of stretching routine! Makes a world of difference. Good idea to plan in advance and be prepared for your trip in the future!

[@Olga_Soleil]

Hi Matt, thank you for the video, I found it very helpful in preparing for my first Camino de Santiago(French Way) in April.

[@joshualammi5306]

0:20, this place is in a scene in a movie- Robin Hood:Prince of Thieves

[@GeorgeSoan]

Thanks for sharing these tips mate, much appreciated and great video. I'm going to check out Yoga With Adriene!

[@jamesspo]

Well done. All good stuff. Your delivery is excellent, and I’d like to hear more about your training experiences.

[@FloridamanForager]

Great info man! I’m starting to upload hiking walking videos on my channel as well, just subscribed looking forward to watching more of you content.

[@JCJ7754]

Nice concise video, great advice.

[@mattlowe1276]

Great vid

[@stigcc]

I have heard experts say stretching is useless. Galloway, for example

[@peterjohnson6273]

Good video. Thanks.

[@leemacgregor]

Great video Matt just what i needed I’m doing the Hadrians wall july 16th and ive started doing 5 / 10 mile walks but great info cheers mate

[@mattwalkwild6784]

Thanks Macca, I hoped it would be useful for anyone wanting to get outdoors and do more hiking this spring/summer. Particularly after all these lockdowns! Enjoy Hadrian's Wall, such a fantastic hike!

[@leemacgregor]

@@mattwalkwild6784 cheers matt i will update you !

[@aurora0732]

very helpful thank you so much!!

[@kg805]

Great video. Deserves more views..

[@adrielhoho]

thanks mate!

[@outdrs]

Thanks bro

[@MrBlue-os7su]

Should I also have a supervisor in the window for my squats

[@mattwalkwild6784]

Ideally yes as toads aren't known for their powerful bone structure

[@leemacgregor]

hi matt just a bit of advice.. im doinf the hadrians wall walk on the 16th july que . if the weather looks good eg dry could you do the walk without boots and use the altra lone peaks instead ?? mant the in advance lee

[@noodles74]

Good info. What foot ware are you using?, and how do you combat your shoes becoming wet?

[@BKPS]

Wet shoes aren’t a problem unless your shoes are water-proof or water-resistant, like goretex.

[@suewilton9711]

Great video, what shoes do you wear??

[@mattwalkwild6784]

Altra Lonepeak are my favourite brand. 4.0 and 5.0 I've owned both! Only downside is they aren't waterproof

[@25inspector]

How often did you strength train?

[@mattwalkwild6784]

Probably about 3 times a week. Usually twice before work and then once on the weekend. Then I 'd stop the strength training a few days before embarking on the long hikes!

[@maddi3787]

Your legs are so toned. Holy heck-a-moley!

[@mattwalkwild6784]

Walking up and down lots of hills has done the trick haha

[@vlaaady]

unexpected question: after hiking so much, how could you still live in your little brick apartment and not in the wilderness surrounded by the great nature?

[@onetrueone]

Probably lack of money, it's been made difficult to live freely.

[@Yaketyyak21]

😂😂😂😂😂