Ballantyne Evening Hike/Ruck - Moderate 5 miles

Join us for our weekly 5 mile evening greenway hike. We're a group of hikers that have been meeting once a week on the greenway to get a mid week evening hike in since 2018. Some come out to socialize and some come out to get more into the outdoors. Those that seek it can find help with trail suggestions, gear and backpacking tips that we all share. Preparing for an upcoming hike/ backpacking trip or just want to increase your fitness level? Join the members of the group using this hike as a weekly ruck workout. REMINDER: Please bring along a headlamp or flashlight since it may get dark during the ruck. Rucking Information: Featured in Ballantyne Magazine: https://tinyurl.com/yy6bxx4v Quick Overview: • Load up your backpack • Increase the weight 2-3 lbs a week • First time? Carry at least 5-10 lbs • Bring a headlamp and rain jacket • Stay to the right or center on the path • Pace: brisk walk for 5 miles \*\*\* • What Is Rucking? It's adding weight to a backpack and then moving at a brisk walking pace. This helps us train for backpacking trips. • What We'll Do We’ll ruck on the greenway for 5 miles. We tend to move around the same pace (17 minute miles or so) and socialize during the outing. • Goals An average person carries 25 lbs on an overnight trip. Your goal should be to build up to 30-35 lbs. Some believe it's unwise to ruck with more weight than this. Do so at your own risk. • Health Benefits Burn up to 3x the calories vs. walking Low impact on your knees Become faster on regular hikes, Lessen pain on backpacking trips Strengthens your shoulders, core and back • More on Rucking: http://tinyurl.com/morerucking • Your Starting Pack Weight for New Ruckers No more than 10 % of your body weight to start. 5-10 lbs = You're comfortable doing moderate to strenuous hikes. 15 lbs and up = You backpack, play sports or do strength training. \-\-\-\-\- YOUR BACKPACK \-\-\-\-\- • Put Your Ruck Together by ...