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