JOURNEY 27: Hiking the Grand Canyon with Chris Denham and Kevin Guillen

Jennifer Griego talks to Chris Denham and Kevin Guillen about training for the Grand Canyon. Both Chris and Kevin have hiked the Grand Canyon rim to rim to rim almost ten times. They talk about how to train whether it be hiking or things to do in the gym. They talk about getting your body in shape and how the canyon usually requires more leg strength than cardio. They also talk about key things to bring and to do in the canyon.

Towards the end Jennifer and her mom talk about the CF Xtreme hike of the Grand Canyon in March. If you are interested in doing that, watch the IGtv on Jen’s main instagram (jen_griego) and the link to sign up is in that instagram’s bio and linked below.

Topics Discussed: hiking rim to rim to rim of the Grand Canyon, seeing the Grand Canyon for the first time, training indoors to avoid the heat, spending more time working out lower body than cardio, workout for downhill hike, staying hydrated and keeping sodium levels up, going on long training hikes, stretching, taking days off before going on the hike, training with gear on and hiking sticks, taping hot spots on your foot, snacks on the hike, taking breaks, listening to music, podcasts or audio books on the hike and enjoying the moment in the canyon

More Info on Guests

Kevin’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildathlete/

Chris’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/csdenham/

Wilderness Athlete: https://wildernessathlete.com

Link for Xtreme Hike: http://fightcf.cff.org/site/TR?fr_id=7762&pg=entry

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More Info on Host Jennifer Griego

Jennifer Griego is 17 years old and goes to high school in Scottsdale Arizona. Her Parents are Carole Griego M.D. and Bob Griego M.D. She has two brothers, David and Timmy Griego, and loves to spend time with her family. She has a cystic fibrosis - a lung disease - and still lives life to the fullest as a big game hunter and high school tennis player.

Journeys with Jen Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/journeys_with_jennifer_griego/

Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jen_griego/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.griego.1806