[Ronald Peck]

Hi Mark/Steve,

I’d like some training times to understand where I am with my training in regards to a local hike. As an example, “you should be able hike the “Old Trail” on Mailbox Peak in 90 minutes or less to be in good shape to Summit Mt. Rainier.”

1) Old Trail times:
– Summit with no weight?
– Summit with 25 lbs. pack?
– Summit with 50 lbs. pack?

2) New Trail times:
– Summit with no weight?
– Summit with 25 lbs. pack?
– Summit with 50 lbs. pack?

Thank you,
RC

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[MarkPostle]

MarkPostle on November 6, 2021 at 12:16 am #58867

RC, Here are some reference times from Scott with coached athletes

2hrs up the old trail (almost fall line) with 40lbs fasted Z1-2 is a decent time. This at 20%BW.

Under 1:50 with 20% is excellent, fast.

Very fit Everest summiter a few years ago ran it in 1:35 no weight.

It is 4300ft avg grade 26%. I usually have them come down the new trail (switchbacks)

A word of caution as you probably well understand one the absolute best ways to NOT improve is to focus on someone else’s pacing or HR when trying to develop aerobic capacity. Hope this helps.