Ok, so I live in one of the least hilly spots in the country. Before my last hike I was training at a 4 - 5 miles in a
1 1/2 hr pace; three times a week. It served me well as I got from High Point to Gren Anderson in one day.

But I just went on a 5.3 mile hike on the Florida beach soft sand in my FULL pack and hiking boots and found my new training spot. This is really just a post to remind us all no matter where we are, think outside the box and you can find great hiking training area.