Cairn Stone Adventure Tours

Training Comments

2011 TRAINING SCHEDULE (revised schedules)

TRAINING TO DAY-HIKE GRAND CANYON RIM TO RIM
This may be the only adventure tour which includes the training. A specialized 9 month training course developed and presented by Coach Ron Gunn to prepare participants to achieve an endurance level of 10 to 13 HOF (hours on feet) while reverse mountaineering through the Grand Canyon.  The course covers all aspects of training  for hiking with a day-pack, reverse mountaineering and hiking at altitude including: proper dress, equipment, nutritional needs, proper hydration and safety concerns.

17 progressive overload  hikes are planned throughout the 8 month training season at interesting venues.  Each course is well marked and monitored.  Course maps and water refill points are provided. 

You will find this training useful for goals such as; vacations at other hike destinations, to simply get fit, stay fit, lose weight, and train for half or full marathon or other endurance race events.  Sign up as a Training Partner to join Coach Gunn's proven course to assure your successful marathon experience.

         MARATHON TRAINING, HONOLULU OR OTHER FALL RACE
 

This may be the only adventure tour which includes the training.
A specialized 9 month Marathon training course developed and presented by Coach Ron Gunn for the travelers to Hawaii that will run the Honolulu Marathon in December.  This training is also available for anyone planning to run a marathon in the fall this year.  Sign up as a Training Partner to join Coach Gunn's proven course to assure your successful marathon experience.