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Some people enjoy mangling themselves, so if the person loves suffering it could work. But unless you are CERTAIN that being super sore is a bonus, then I'd throttle back on the distance.
Beginners generally have heavy gear, and burn more energy covering the same ground because they don't move efficiently and don't have the stabilizer muscle development that comes with regular hiking. Go softly.
I definitely am one of these masochists. If it doesn't hurt at the end then it doesn't feel like a completed hike or workout. Ill take note of this and put the lighter stuff into his bag. Thanks for the suggestions!