Expolore our Bridge Trek Training Guide

The fitter you feel on the morning of your walk the more confident you will be in your ability to reach the finish line – and the more you will enjoy it.

Only you will know your current fitness level – and where you would like your overall general level of fitness to be. Increasing your stamina will mean your recovery time after longer walks are reduced and that you aren’t out of breath if your walk involves hill climbing. Building up your muscles in your legs too will also mean you can cope with up and downhill terrain whilst carrying a rucksack on your back.

Nutrition & hydration

A camel pack/hydration bladder is a great way of keeping yourself hydrated as you can sip little and often – it is something you need to focus on to ensure you stay healthy and don’t become dehydrated.

Look after your feet!

The majority of people who pull out of long distance walks do so as a result of blisters. Here' some tips from long distance walking expert Brian Smailes on keeping your feet blister free:

• Change Your Socks Regularly! Ensure you take plenty walking socks for the event both thin and thicker ones. If you are prone to getting blisters, then change socks every 10 - 15 km to keep your feet dry.

• Choose Your Footwear Carefully & Check the Weather: Always check the weather – if it is going to be very hot your feet will swell and sweat, making the likelihood of developing blisters much higher. If it rains, you will need a waterproof boot.

• Blister Treatment: Don’t wait until you get a blister to treat it – prevention is better than a cure! If you feel a warm spot or a part of your foot that is rubbing, stop and put a blister plaster on, ensuring your feet are dry before you apply it.

• Tape Up Your Feet! Many people who are prone to blisters tape up their feet/toes and any known hot spots prior to a long walk, with zinc oxide tape which is available at most sports shops. There are many online videos which give you a guide.