One thought is to hike a certain course with you BOB or backpack and see how you do and how you feel.
It is one thing to hit the elliptical in brand new tennis shoes after work for 30 minutes. Quite another to go for a hike with 30 lbs on your back.
Just doing it is the first step. Will be eye opening and motivational too.
I think the Warrior Dash type events are good too. If fitness is becoming a grind mix it up to keep motivated. There are some really good areas to mountain bike around Indiana, etc.
It is one thing to hit the elliptical in brand new tennis shoes after work for 30 minutes. Quite another to go for a hike with 30 lbs on your back.
Just doing it is the first step. Will be eye opening and motivational too.
I think the Warrior Dash type events are good too. If fitness is becoming a grind mix it up to keep motivated. There are some really good areas to mountain bike around Indiana, etc.