April 2017
XTREME HIKE sponsored by
Weekly Training Calendar
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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Week 1Training Goal: Good job—you’re on your way Try to get 26+ miles
on your feet this week (hike, walk, jog, stair master, b-ball)!
Track your mileage and stretch—78 days until hike
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Team Hike 1
Kick-off Hike
1:00 pm
The Awtrey’s
49 Round Hill
Road, Lincoln
Refreshments
to follow, Hikers &
family. Please
rsvp to Terry
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Training Tips:
Pace: Keep track of your pace throughout
your hike training. Shoot for an average pace of
2.5-3MPH.
Hill Repeats: Find a challenging hill in your
neighborhood or on your favorite trail—walk up
at a challenging pace, walk or jog down slowly.
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Week 2 Training Goal: Keep
Moving—counting down to
the Xtreme Hike. Try to get
30 miles on your feet this
week (hike, walk, jog, stair
master, b-ball)! Track your
mileage and stretch
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Week 3 Training Goal: Try to get 30 miles on your feet this week (hike,
walk, jog, stair master, b-ball)! Mix it up—if your legs or feet are sore—
try biking
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Team Hike 2
9:00am
Middlesex Fells
Sheepfold Dog
Park/upper lot
807-993 Main St.
Stoneham, MA
(8 miles)
Diane O’Donnell
Linda Douglas
(6-8+ Miles)
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West Hike 3
Saturday
April 15, 9:00am
Yokum ridge
Olivia’s Overlook
Parking area
Lenox
(7+ miles)
Peter Paulson
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East Hike 3
9:00 am
Callahan
State Park,
Millwood St.
Framingham
(7+miles)
Chris Fisco
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Team Hike 4
Week 4 Training Goal: Good job—you’re almost half-way. Try to get 35
miles on your feet this week (hike, walk, jog, stair master, b-ball)! Track
your mileage and stretch. Check in on your fundraising—strong & steady.
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Blue Hills
Park
Headquarters
Milton
(10-12 miles)
Dom Lombardi
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Team Hike 5
9:00 am
Week 5
Gear Tip: Test out some hiking poles—they can SAVE your knees on long
hikes!
Wachusett Mt.
345 Mountain Rd.
Princeton
7-8 Miles
Diane O’Donnell
Linda Douglas
May 2017
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Weekly Training Calendar
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Training Tip: Add mileage where you can
to build your endurance. You will be on
your feet for 10-14 hours on Hike Day!
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Week 6Training Goal: Get 30 miles on your
feet this week (hike, walk, jog, stair master, b
-ball)! If your hurt or injured— rest or do low
impact exercises
Team Hike 6
9:00am
Franconia Notch
(Weather
Dependent)
Alternate:
Moosilauke
(8 miles)
Anne Brodnitzki
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Team Hike 7
9:00am
Week 7 Training Goal: Get 30 miles on your feet this week (hike, walk, jog,
stair master, b-ball)! If you’ve missed training hikes, make sure to attend
or do your own.
Tully Lake
Doane Rd. off
Rte. 32
Athol, MA
(19 miles)
Bill Brodnitzki
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Team Hike 8
9:00 AM
Week 8 Training Goal: Try to get 30 miles on your feet this week (hike,
walk, jog, stair master, b-ball)! Mix it up—if your legs or feet are sore—trying
biking
Charles River
Esplande,
Rowing Center
(6+ miles)
Harvard Stadium
Anne Brodnitzki
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Week 9 Training Goal: 27 Days to the HIKE—Are your ready? Keep
up the good work and focus—take advantage of the good weather—
Shoot for 30 miles this week
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East Hike 9
Blue Hills
Reservation
Ski Hill
4001 Washington
St., Canton
6 Hills
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Training Goal: Get 30 miles this week. When you Hike—make sure to include some weight (5 to 15 pounds) in your pack
Gear Tip: Do you have the clothing and gear you plan to wear / use on Hike
Day? Be sure to test it out on some long hikes before the big day. Test out
some hiking poles—they can SAVE your knees on long hikes!
West Hike 9
9:00am
Mt. Greylock
Gould & Thiel Rds.
Parking area
Adams
(9-10 Miles)
Bill Brodnitzki
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June 2017
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Weekly Training Calendar
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
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Training Tip: Begin to taper down
this month. Keep training, but give
your muscles a break to rest and
repair.
Friday
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Saturday
3
Week 10 Training Goal: Get 15 to 20 miles on
your feet this week (hike, walk, jog, stair master, bball)! If your hurt or injured— rest or do low impact
exercises
Team Hike 10
10 AM
Mt Monadnock
Pumpelly Trail
head/off Rte.101
Dublin, NH
(10-12miles)
Dom Lombardi
Chris Fisco
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West Hike
May 10
9:00 am
Week 11 Training Goal: Get 15 miles on your feet this week
(hike, walk, jog, stair master, b-ball)!
Mt Washington
Race Brook Falls
Trail Head Parking Lot Rt. 41
(10-12 miles)
Peter Paulson
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Week 12 Training Goal: Try to get 10 miles on your feet this week
Make sure to get plenty of sleep and START Hydrating on Wednesday
(That doesn’t mean beer)
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Head to Jiminy
Peak in
Hancock, MA
(2.5 hours from
Boston)
6:00 pm
Dinner
Safety
Presentation
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Celebrate and
Stretch
At Sunday
Brunch
8:00 am
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Noanet Woodlands
Caryl Park Dedham, MA
(12 miles)
Bill Brodnitzki
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4:00 pm
Check-in
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East Hike 11
9:00am
XTREME Hike for
a Cure DAY
4:00 AM
Taconic Crest
Trail
26+ miles
One awesome
day for a Cure!
YOU ARE
READY!
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AWESOME JOB! THANK YOU!
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Gear Tip: Do you have hats to protect from sun, rain and windy conditions? Gloves?
Coat?
Mountain weather conditions can change in an instant, so be prepared for anything!