Training strategy for an obese mountaineer

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highpilgrim
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Re: Training strategy for an obese mountaineer

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cheapcigarman wrote:
Never judge a book by its cover.
I guess that's a self defense strategy.

But you already have liner notes for us to go on.
Call on God, but row away from the rocks.
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Re: Training strategy for an obese mountaineer

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A few posts mention running. If you are significantly overweight, cycling would be a better choice. Running with all that extra weight will seriously stress your feet, hips and knees. Using cycling, power walking, swimming,etc to shed pounds before taking to running.
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