Comments on: Training for Kilimanjaro http://offtrackbackpacking.net/2010/11/15/training-for-kilimanjaro/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=training-for-kilimanjaro A Blog About Travel, Adventure and Fun Wed, 21 Aug 2013 05:21:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5 By: Tanya http://offtrackbackpacking.net/2010/11/15/training-for-kilimanjaro/#comment-420 Tanya Wed, 17 Nov 2010 03:53:30 +0000 http://offtrackbackpacking.net/?p=3560#comment-420 I knew that question was coming up! I actually booked my trip before checking out your site. I wasn’t really thinking when I booked. Then, reality struck and I had to start planning and that’s when I cam across your site. Great job! I found a lot of useful info. I may have suggestions for you when I get back from my trip.

]]> By: Phil http://offtrackbackpacking.net/2010/11/15/training-for-kilimanjaro/#comment-419 Phil Tue, 16 Nov 2010 08:53:19 +0000 http://offtrackbackpacking.net/?p=3560#comment-419 I get shin splints as well, not fun! Make sure you give it plenty of time to recover and stick to no impact training like cycling or swimming.

Your guide will dictate your pace and although it will feel very strange at first, you will get used to it after a couple of days.

Glad you have visited our site and liked the info, how come you didn’t book through us!! :)

You have obviously done allot of research into your trip, how did you find the information on our site, and is there anything that you think we should add?

If you need any more info, please let me know.

Phil

]]> By: Tanya http://offtrackbackpacking.net/2010/11/15/training-for-kilimanjaro/#comment-418 Tanya Mon, 15 Nov 2010 15:48:27 +0000 http://offtrackbackpacking.net/?p=3560#comment-418 Thanks for the advice Phil! Yes, I will start winding down my training soon. I’m currently suffering from shin split :( I did hear about how the hike is very slow and that faster hikers (ie more in shape) sometimes don’t make it up because they suffer from altitude sickness. As much as I never walk slow, I’ll have to force myself on this hike. I actually already visited your website when planning for my trip. It’s a great website!!

]]> By: Phil http://offtrackbackpacking.net/2010/11/15/training-for-kilimanjaro/#comment-417 Phil Mon, 15 Nov 2010 09:33:45 +0000 http://offtrackbackpacking.net/?p=3560#comment-417 Hi Tanya,

I certainly sound like you will be in great shape for your trek, I would recommend that you taper your training in the last couple of weeks to give you body a chance to recover from the intensive training. On Kili the most important thing is to take your time, you will hear the guides and porters say; “pole, pole”, which means slowly in Swahili. The slower you go, the better your body will acclimatise and the greater chance you have on summiting. If you need any more info then please have a look at my website: http://www.absolutekilimanjaro.co.uk.

You will have an amazing time, make sure you take loads of pictures and videos if you can.

Good Luck,

Phil

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