Glenorchy Gazette FEBRUARY 2023 17
Stepping up to Stage Two Jo Cordell-Cooper
Jo Cordell-Cooper on Adamson’s Peak
LAST year I shared with you that I am training for the Larapinta Trail - 230km along the West MacDonald Ranges in Central Australia - and I’m intending to do this in July. While most believe the best way to prepare for multi day hikes is to hike more, I am applying my personal training expertise to get fit for hiking in a more time-effective way. I outlined my Stage One 10week plan in that article, which can be viewed at https://jocc. com.au/hiking-fit-larapinta My ultimate goal was to be able to hike for eight hours without being sore, as I was currently getting sore at the sixhour mark. Unfortunately, I hit a snag – COVID, which flattened me
for a few weeks and required a step back from physical training. I had to cancel my two planned weekend overnight hikes and postpone my long day hikes. Recovering from COVID was straightforward for me - except when it wasn’t. Fatigue can come on quickly, so even when you feel well I’d recommend not going anywhere too remote. I found electrolytic drinks invaluable. They are often used to aid recovery when dehydrated. Following my first postCOVID hike my whole body was sore, and this is not only a sign of inadequate fitness but also that the virus is not totally cleared from the body. I focused on a few more restorative activities such as aqua aerobics, foam rollering, swimming and massage.
I felt ready to tackle another long day hike and we picked Adamson’s Peak near Dover. This is a 17km hike with 1km of up and down. It took nine hours and ticked all the boxes terrain-wise: rocky, hard, and plenty of scree. I was delighted that all the little fitness-building activities I had done to restore my health had helped. I wasn’t sore muscle-wise, but my knees were sore for days. So, moving forward, my training must contain plenty of relentless incline and decline (joy). I must be strong and balanced enough to not jar my knees on the hills. Stage 2 – 20 weeks to go: Goal – to be able to hike eight hours without muscle soreness, two days back-to-back,
wearing a heavy pack (10kgplus) What – build endurance, core strength and dynamic balance by wearing a weighted pack, even on short walks How – two multi-day hikes. I’ll continue wearing a heavy pack on my Friday NIGHT beginners hiking session, and restorative practises such as foam rollering, aqua, massage and stretching. This takes me through to midApril. Need free hiking fitness resources? Go to https://jocc. com.au/hiking-series
Jo Cordell-Cooper owns and operatives the award-winning Jo CC Holistic PT. She is the current PT and Exercise Instructor of the Year in Tasmania. You can make contact at jo@jocc.com. au or follow Holistic Hiker on Facebook and Instagram.
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Spectacular Mt Field hike for a good cause The Tarn Shelf and Lake Seal from Mt Field
REGISTRATIONS are now open for a spectacular bushwalk which raises vital funds for stroke prevention and education. Local charity Tasmanian Iconic Walks’ fifth annual fundraising hike will be held on Saturday 1 April in a new location, at Mt Field National Park. The Tasmanian Iconic Walk organisation and hike were inspired
by TIW founder Jo Cordell-Cooper’s father Ron, who suffered two strokes and dealt with poor health for a further four years before sadly passing away. Ms Cordell-Cooper said many strokes can be prevented through lifestyle choices, and being physically active reduces your risk. “I am incredibly proud of the walk and the people who have
made it a success so far by lacing up their hiking boots, raising funds and taking part,” she said. “They have raised $165,778 for stroke prevention and education charities in the past, a cause close to my heart. “At the same time, the participants have taken steps to reduce their own stroke risk by being physically active.” Hikers form teams of
four for the event, with participants challenged to raise $250 each. This year, TIW is partnering with the Menzies Institute for Medical Research, who will use 100 per cent of funds raised to develop their Preventing Stroke MOOC (free online course). “We are also thrilled to be welcoming back two of our strongest supporters and
champion fundraisers, Matt Picone and Nic Stevens,” Ms CordellCooper said. “Both Matt and Nic are stroke survivors, who have tackled the walk in previous years and raised significant sums towards our charity of choice.” For more information and to register, go to www.mycause. com.au/events/ tasmanianiconicwalks