All of the workouts (strength, cardio, rest days, etc.) will be loaded in one easy-to-use app. 

The workouts are a blend of brisk walks and/or easy runs; climbing workouts (done on stairs, at a stadium, or on a Stepmill at the gym); hill repeats (done outside or on a treadmill); easy cross-training sessions; strength circuits; and long hikes on the weekends.

NOTE: You do not have to run any of the workouts; you can walk or hike all of them. Most weeks have two rest days, and you can move the workouts around to fit your schedule. 

STRENGTH CIRCUITS: Will be built directly into a brand new app 

FITNESS EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS: The workouts utilize a stair machine or stadium/set of stairs.

You definitely need to have access to either a long set of stairs, a stadium, or a Stepmill (the climbing machine where you pick up your feet with each step). A Stairmaster (the machine where your feet stay on the pedals the whole time) can suffice, but we recommend one of the other three options.

A treadmill is also a great tool to have for winter training, if you're in a colder climate.

We will use weights in some of the strength workouts; a set of dumbbells between 5-20 pounds, depending on your fitness, will come in handy, as will a resistance band.

LONGEST HIKE DISTANCES: One 4-5 hour hike and one 5-6 hour hike.

It includes your registration to Mammoth march, comprehensive training program, 20 Happy Miles swag, and all the team aspects (monthly meetings, weekly newsletters, community forum). 

As we train together for the Mammoth March, you're supported step-by-step with the following:

• A comprehensive training program. In addition to detailed, efficient workouts, the program covers the gear you'll need for your hike as well as best nutrition + hydration practices.
• An accessible, easy-to-use app. This free training tool allows you to see and chart all your workouts, 
• A private community form. You'll share a private forum with your teammates and Coach Dimity, who will post a weekly Q + A to answer any training questions you may have.
• Regular team meetings. We'll meet via Zoom to check in, answer questions, and keep our collective momentum rolling.
• Weekly newsletters. We'll land in your inbox every week over the course of sixteen weeks with an engaging newsletter to keep you moving forward and learning along the way.

Buy the $270 option if you already own the 16-week, 20-mile training program PDF designed for Mammoth March. This means that you either did a Mammoth March group event with Another Mother Runner or Many Happy Miles or you bought the program on your own to complete a Mammoth March. 

Buy the $325 option if you don't own the training program PDF yet. 

Yes! We'll have a BYO group dinner on Friday night and another team dinner at a restaurant on Saturday night after the event. Both are optional. 

In addition, we are exploring the opportunity to do a group raft/kayak/paddle in Letchworth State Park on Sunday August 8; that will also be optional (and an additional charge). 

Here's the basic schedule: 
Friday, August 6: We'll have an (optional) team dinner at 5 pm near or in the park. 
Saturday, August 7: Your Mammoth March wave is at 7:15 am. Expect it to take 6-8 hours, and we'll have another (optional) group meal after that.
Sunday, August 8: I'm looking into an optional rafting/kayaking excursion in the park on Sunday; if that's interesting to you, you'll likely want to stay through Monday, August 9.

Letchworth State Park is super popular in early August so I wasn't able to secure any discounted hotel blocks (believe me, I tried!).

That said, there are a variety of options, including
—Inns and camping in the park
—Bed and breakfasts in Mt. Morris
—VBRO + Air B'n'B; search Letchworth State Park to find nearby options. 
—Hotels in nearby Mt. Morris and Geneseo

No, you do not need to register yourself for Mammoth March Upstate New York. This program includes your entry to the event. 

Our team training starts on Monday, April 19, and concludes on Saturday, August 7, after the Mammoth March. 

In the program, we provide a list of everything a hiker needs for a 20 mile hike. You'll definitely want to have a pack with a hydration bladder. You can also visit the event's FAQ page for a detailed list of what they suggest you have.