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Yorkshire three peaks with no training

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Sunflowerlily · 30/08/2023 12:49

I’m due to do the Yorkshire three peaks for charity with a large group of people from work this friday
im concerned because I’ve done NO TRAINING and generally am nowhere near as active as I used to be.
I have previously done a marathon, half marathons and other challenges but these were all done at least 4 years ago.
most recently I struggle to do a 5km run…
I do go out for walks quite a bit but nothing particularly gruelling.
im fairly slim and have a toddler so fairly active with him.
am I being stupid? Is it hard? Will I manage the theee peaks in 12 hours?

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CassiniG · 30/08/2023 15:11

Take extra socks.

Socks may become damp and cause rubbing which leads to blisters.

Refresh feet with talcum powder or no talc baby powder which you can decant into a ziplock bag.

Socks should be wool which helps to keep moisture from the skin.

Energy tablets which can be dissolved in water and come in a small tube.

Acupressure can help energise you in a natural and healthy way. To locate this point, trace your fingers from your belly button to your lower back. On the left and right of your lower back, just above your hips, you will find two points that feel tender on touch. Either massage these points or energize them by hitting lightly with closed fists. This will trigger your adrenaline gland to give you more vitality.

User1659463 · 30/08/2023 15:05

My DS did it with no training. He’s fairly fit but not overly so and he was in his late 20s. DH does loads of this sort of stuff but is in his early 60s and does need to keep the training up but he is older. I should give it a go

OnAMidnightTrainToGeorgia · 30/08/2023 14:59

Yorkshire 3 peaks is much less of a challenge than the National 3 peaks

paranoidmumdroid1 · 30/08/2023 14:56

I've done it twice - once in my 20s with zero prep and not exercising regularly, and once in my 30s when i was much fitter but again no prep. Honestly it will be tough but you'll be fine. It wouldn't have occured to me to do any training either time. Go for it!

MeetMyCat · 30/08/2023 14:48

Yes, my friend is very fit and has been training for the 3 peaks for some time, she did it for charity.

OnAMidnightTrainToGeorgia · 30/08/2023 14:48

You should be fine if you found the national 3 peaks doable!

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Sunflowerlily · 30/08/2023 14:47

thanks for the feedback.

@MeetMyCat oh god that doesn’t sound great lol. Is your friend generally quite fit ?

I just really can’t imagine what it’s going to be like at all. I’ve done the other three peaks challenge (ben Nevis, scafell pike and snow don) and remember finding it hard but manageable but again, that was years ago.

I’ll go for a long , tough walk this weekend and weigh it up then perhaps. Sounds like I May have to come up with a last minute reason I can’t be there. Less embarassing thst dropping out during the challenge.

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MeetMyCat · 30/08/2023 13:10

A friend of mine did this a few weeks ago, after a lot of training. She described the experience as horrendous.

nauticant · 30/08/2023 13:09

I agree that if you've done stuff like marathons in the past your "historical stamina" could be very helpful. I do hope you've got decent boots you've properly worn in. (Or other suitable footwear.)

One thing you might benefit from is look at the schedule and try to identify points at which you can bail out of the walk if need be.

Loverofoxbowlakes · 30/08/2023 13:04

Most of it will be psychological with blisters tbh. It's a HARD walk but if you've done marathons in the past you'll know how you manage that.

Take comfortable strong shoes/boots and plenty of snacks. Good that you're doing it with friends, that's half the battle.

And don't expect to move far for 3 days afterwards!

Phos · 30/08/2023 12:58

You will struggle if I’m honest, it’s a very difficult walk and you need a base level of fitness which you don’t seem to have at the moment.

Take as little as you can with you as the last thing you need is a heavy rucksack.

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