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STORIES FROM THE GRAND CANYON
Real accounts from those that have crossed the Grand Canyon on foot
How did they prepare?
What kept them going?
What inspired them?
A collection of personal experiences.
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Preparing for the Most Challenging Adventure of my Life
By: Brian Chambers
“The Grand Canyon experience was with out a doubt the most challenging and rewarding adventure of my life.”
I thought I was prepared. I really thought I was prepared. I did plenty of miles and hill workouts on a treadmill. I listened to the Run2Revive team with a smidge of skepticism, but I tried to heed their advice and I stocked up on the gear they recommended. I really, really thought I was prepared. The heat, the sun, the stairs, the incline all took a toll on my body…