soad
06-18-2006, 14:37
I just got back form a 3-day hiking trip in N. Carolina. We did a series of day hikes and stayed at a hotel at night. My problem is...I can do the hikes just fine (full of energy, not too tired) but when I get back to the hotel, I just crash, I'm very lethargic and have to take a LONG nap. The next day I'm back on the trail no problem. Does this happen to anyone else??
I live on the flatlands, so I can't do training hikes, I do a lot of running and weight lifting (not a true substitute for hiking but it's the best I can do).
Any ideas on what I can do to keep awake after the hikes? Different training, diet changes??? I'm sure if I could put together a few weeks and do a long hike I would get used to it but work will not let me.
Thanks!:)
I live on the flatlands, so I can't do training hikes, I do a lot of running and weight lifting (not a true substitute for hiking but it's the best I can do).
Any ideas on what I can do to keep awake after the hikes? Different training, diet changes??? I'm sure if I could put together a few weeks and do a long hike I would get used to it but work will not let me.
Thanks!:)