I agree with Bill, I walk. I do take a few 5 milers at the local state park.I typically do this a month or two leading up to a backpacking trip. I do spend allot of time Hunting Coyote on foot in the winter as well. So far , :Knock On Wood: I have done just fine with 7 to 8 mile days right out of the gate!
I do have to stress this years trip was much more enjoyable. I attribute this fact to the advice of many good people on this fourum, hence lightning my load almost ten pounds? I think now I need to lighten the food load. I am finding I take too much? Happy Trails