How I Train for a 20+ Mile Hike (4,000 ft Elevation Gain)

Long hikes can be amazing — but if you don't train for them they can also be brutal. In this video I break down exactly how I train for big day hikes with 20+ miles and over 4,000 feet of elevation gain. This includes: • endurance hiking • incline treadmill workouts • leg strength training • pack training • and a sample weekly training plan 0:00 Intro 0:59 Tip 1: Long training hikes 2:17 Tip 2: Use a treadmill for training elevation gain 3:51 Tip 3: Strength training 5:51 Tip 4: Use a loaded backpack 7:17 Tip 5: Have a workout plan 8:47 Bonus Tip: Practice like the real thing If you're preparing for a big hike, this approach can help you build the endurance and strength needed to enjoy the experience instead of suffering through it. Let me know what hike you're training for in the comments! Try out Stream Storm on the iOS App Store. This habit tracker app will help you set and achieve a goal to stay regular with your training https://apps.apple.com/us/app/streak-... #hiking #hikingtraining #backpacking