how to get fit for hiking?

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so i want to get fit for hiking in the rocky mountains, its meant to be tough. the selection is in october 09, and the hike is july 2010.

currently i do weights 3 times a week. and i run 4 miles 5 times a week.

i focus on compound exercises to build functional strength.

is this a good routine for getting fit for hiking? is there anything i should add?
 
Nothing beats actual hikes. Get out and hike progressively harder and longer trails, add a backpack with weight in it. Build up your weight in the pack to be a little more than the weight you will be carrying on your actual hike and build up your distance and the difficulty on the trail. Nothing could prepare you more. All those small muscles you havent been using for balance will get a good work out. Start off doing a couple miles in a day and build it up. Easily could be done for a few hours or even the whole day over the weekend.

Pack your backpack with the gear you will be carrying and then add soda bottles filled with water to add extra weight, just make sure you pack it properly so your backpack is balanced. Not only will you get a workout you will get to tweak your gear long the way adn break in any new gear you will be using, such as a new back[ack or boots.
 
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