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    Phase One Training Protocols for Elbrus Race 2013

    This is a great workout to prepare for the hiking season too! This first phase of training is four weeks, and builds a base for the rest of the training. 1) strive for 4,500′ of vertical per week You can break this up just about any way that makes sense, but at least 2,500′ needs to be outside and it’s better if it’s like 3 x 1,500′ though it can vary depending on conditions available. Stairmaster – is great and about the right inclination, or angle of ascent, for Elbrus Race training. Work at 75 steps per minute at this level. 20 minutes at 75 s/m = 1000′ Incline Treadmill…

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