Re: optimum frequency of rest breaks on a long hike?
Here's a bit of folk wisdom I've long heard: Rest stops should either be less than 5 minutes or at least 20 minutes. Theory is that if it's less than 5...
David Kent 2003-10-10 20:31:42 #25004

Re: optimum frequency of rest breaks on a long hike?
I feel the same, I usually just set a pace I can maintain and just keep going. Adair
donaldpvadair@cs.com 2003-10-10 19:13:42 #25003

Re: optimum frequency of rest breaks on a long hike?
Interesting...I'll have to try that Doug Nering <<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="mailto:doug@...">doug@...
Canyon Rat 2003-10-10 18:11:51 #25002

Re: optimum frequency of rest breaks on a long hike?
Many people do experience that a short break is OK but the metabolism locks up a little after a longer rest. Individual physiology of endurance exercise is...
Doug Nering 2003-10-10 16:51:14 #25001

Re: Xanterra
Hey Bob, Wish I could take advantage of the opportunity to see that and take part in the rehab but I spent to much time in Montana and Idaho on fires this...
Stan Warner 2003-10-10 16:20:31 #25000

optimum frequency of rest breaks on a long hike?
Should I wait to rest when I feel the need - I know you can't wait until thirsty to drink. How frequent and what duration of breaks is generally considered...
bedioyscans2000 2003-10-10 16:10:42 #24999

Tree Tower #2 - R.I.P.
Today a friend joined me searching for the Long Jim Tree Tower. According to the author of the monograph on GC TTs, Dave Lorenz, this was the hardest to find...
Bob Audretsch 2003-10-10 15:28:33 #24998

Re: Park entry policy
Meetings are not limited to members. Send dues if you like and please come if you are interested. It might be better/easier to pay and join up at the...
Doug Nering 2003-10-10 14:46:42 #24997

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