Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,
New England has some great hiking. If you find yourself up here, I recommend you taking a day trip up Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire. My uncle, cousin, and I hiked up here a foggy spring afternoon. It was a difficult to strenuous 2 hour hike up and 1.5 ish hours hike back down. We started out with a lot of bugs at the base but the higher we climbed, the less buggy it got; this was a good incentive to keep climbing. I'm sure the view would have been lovely from way up at the summit of 3,165 ft but the fog was quite thick. Still, it felt great to get up there and relish in glory with the other hikers.
Frankly, the climbing down part of hiking scares me. You're tired and the steep face is more challenging; it's also hard on the knees so be wary. Be sure to bring plenty of water with you and a PBJ for when you reach the summit. A PBJ is the perfect snack for hiking because it's light, calorie dense, high in fat, and high in protein. It's got what you need to get back down the mountain.
In health,
Lauren
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Saturday, May 28, 2011
Saturday, April 9, 2011
263/365 Make like a European and Go Hiking
Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,
When I studied German in high school and college, my teachers and professors always remarked on the weekend past time of families in Europe: hiking! Today, my cousin, my uncle, and I ventured to Blue Hills Reservation for a moderate/strenuous 3.5 mile hike. The weather was perfect, sunny with a breeze.
Depending on the course, hiking can be leisurely or a bit more challenging. It is a test of endurance overall but, when scaling rock ledges and trails bedecked in leaves, it can also work your anaerobic (quick and powerful) energy system. When you power through those inclines, you get a momentum and don't really want to stop until you've reached the top or a nice plateau. It's important to stop every once in awhile so that you can admire the great scenery around you. Hiking also burns a lot of calories, bonus!
If you've never been hiking, I suggest you give it a try during this month to take advantage of the light spring weather and the lack of insects. Wear layers so that you can easily regulate your body temperature and sturdy sneakers or hiking boots if you have them. Also, pack a backpack with water and/or Gatorade (natural please!), trail mix for when you reach the top, a compass, whistle, and first aid kit; as they say, "Always be prepared." I can't wait to go hiking again!
In health,
Lauren
When I studied German in high school and college, my teachers and professors always remarked on the weekend past time of families in Europe: hiking! Today, my cousin, my uncle, and I ventured to Blue Hills Reservation for a moderate/strenuous 3.5 mile hike. The weather was perfect, sunny with a breeze.
Depending on the course, hiking can be leisurely or a bit more challenging. It is a test of endurance overall but, when scaling rock ledges and trails bedecked in leaves, it can also work your anaerobic (quick and powerful) energy system. When you power through those inclines, you get a momentum and don't really want to stop until you've reached the top or a nice plateau. It's important to stop every once in awhile so that you can admire the great scenery around you. Hiking also burns a lot of calories, bonus!
If you've never been hiking, I suggest you give it a try during this month to take advantage of the light spring weather and the lack of insects. Wear layers so that you can easily regulate your body temperature and sturdy sneakers or hiking boots if you have them. Also, pack a backpack with water and/or Gatorade (natural please!), trail mix for when you reach the top, a compass, whistle, and first aid kit; as they say, "Always be prepared." I can't wait to go hiking again!
In health,
Lauren
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