Most recently updated February 14th, 2020
– – I started this Awesome Training on my birthday, with a moderate 6-mile hike around Lake Crabtree, which was pretty flat and with no extra weight in my pack.
And no cake. In other words just another day for me 🙂
But when you’re training, it’s good to set an official starting place – even if it’s arbitrary.
And you also need a defined end time and goal – so you know when you’re done!
My other posted weekly hike, a Strength Building Hike, was another shorter one – only 5 miles – but I added an extra 10 lbs to my pack.
Not a big deal from a length standpoint, but you’d be surprised how heavy that extra 10 lbs in your pack gets by the time you’re climbing the hill back to the trailhead!
This week, I also kick-boxed a couple of times, hiked on my treadmill with a heavy pack, and climbed the stairs to nowhere at the gym.
Since I’m still recovering from the respiratory problems I had over the Holidays, I’m starting off pretty slowly.
And I’m also trying to stop eating like it’s still a Holiday!!
Even so, seeing any progress or feeling like some of the workouts are easier will take some time.
Logically, I know it will take longer than a week to see or feel any difference.
BTW, just in case you’re new around here, I’m spending the next 8 weeks training for an awesome hiking trip to New Zealand.
I’m trying to be patient with myself, and avoid looking in mirrors for a while….
TAKEAWAY LESSON: Patience is required for training, and instant gratification isn’t fast enough!!
I hope you’ve found my Training Log ramblings to be helpful- or at least amusing! 🙂 To see more of them go to my Training Log.
You could also take a look at my 8 Weeks to Awesome Training Plan post, if you want to see what kind of training I’m doing.
Thanks for stopping by – see you next time! LJ
LJ has spent much of her free time as a single Mom – and now as an empty-nester – hiking in the US and around the world. She shares lessons learned from adventures both local and in exotic locations, and tips on how to be active with asthma, plus travel, gear, and hike planning advice for parents hiking with kids and beginners of all ages. Read more on the About page.