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Every hour you spend decoding her signals drains your confidence and hands her the controls. Women can sense that insecurity from across the room — and it repels them.

One of the "22 Rules" kills the obsession on the spot: assume she likes you, and act accordingly. Sounds too simple. Works anyway.

Her interest tends to rise to meet your expectations. Psychologists call it a self-fulfilling prophecy.

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Training for a 90km, 2 Day Hike

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Hi all

I'm doing the Ten Tors challenge in a couple of weeks (55 miles over Dartmoor) and looking to improve my hiking ability. Aside from the simple 'just walk' what are the best ways to train your body for this kind of long, drawn out endurance? My first thought was jogging up very long hills?

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Adam
 

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The "22 Rules" stripped out my hesitation. What to open with, how to keep it alive, and the one habit that costs guys more women than anything else: waiting for perfect.

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Teflon_Mcgee

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If you're in any kind of shape you really don't need to train for something like this.

A normal moderatley fit person should be able to do this at about a 3.5 mile/hour pace (assuming you're hiking with a load.)

If you want to train then train by hiking. Hike long distances with heavy weight (60+ pounds.) Focus on the mental aspect. Your body is probably already capable.
 

Quiksilver

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Well, make sure you aren't training or practicing only a few days out from it, so you aren't fatigued going in.

Also make sure you drink plenty(PLENTY) of water, starting 3 days in advance of it. Eat lots too, mainly carbs.

If you're keen to do something now, try putting 20-40kgs in a backpack and walk on an inclined treadmill wearing it. Do it for as long as you want or can.
 
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