Colorado Trail Prep: Part Two with Jordan Sessions - Building Endurance for Nature’s Challenges

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In the second installment of their "Colorado Trail Prep" series, Jen and Dyana chat with firefighter, paramedic, and personal trainer Jordan Sessions. She sheds light on the physical training recommended for a grand adventure like a thru-hike. They also discuss handling mental challenges, adapting to the rhythm of nature, problem-solving, and dealing with altitude sickness.

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0:00 - Intro

2:04 - Welcome Jordan Sessions

8:30 - What drew you to want to become a Firefighter?

16:06 - Youth and embracing adventure

18:56 - Most challenging aspect of the Colorado Trail?

22:22 - The importance of stretching

27:14 - Dealing with muscle imbalances

33:15 - Exercises to help train for a thru-hike

37:50 - Dealing with altitude sickness

43:50 - Mental aspect of thru-hiking

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1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Welcome Jordan Sessions (00:02:04)

3. What drew you to want to become a Firefighter? (00:08:30)

4. Youth and embracing adventure (00:16:06)

5. Most challenging aspect of the Colorado Trail? (00:18:56)

6. The importance of stretching (00:22:22)

7. Dealing with muscle imbalances (00:27:14)

8. Exercises to help train for a thru-hike (00:33:15)

9. Dealing with altitude sickness (00:37:50)

10. Mental aspect of thru-hiking (00:43:50)