I agreed to hike Mt. St. Helens in September with some friends and we did a training hike on Friday. This one is similar in elevation gain, but not as tough as the Mt. St. Helens hike. I have been walking, but not hiking and I was not prepared.
The rest of the group was way ahead of me and I really struggled up the trail. I had to stop often for a rest. I was having a hard time catching my breath. My muscles screamed with every step. I was embarrassed, honestly.
As I moved along, ever so slowly, I thought of this quote though. No matter how slow you go… I think it’s true…I don’t think it mattered that I was so slow. I was doing it. Because of time restraints, I didn’t make it to the top, but I went as far as I could. I saw some beautiful things. I realized how much work I have to do and how hard I need to work before September.
I could have come off that mountain defeated. I could come off and decide to not hike Mt. St. Helens with my friends. I came off wanting to do better though: eat better. drink more water. exercise more. push myself harder.
What have you done lately that has challenged you and your fitness goals?
That view is beyond amazing. It makes it totally worthwhile to see something like that, doesn't it?!
ReplyDeleteI haven't really been pushing myself beyond our regular exercise routine lately, but I have been trying to really focus and engage on every exercise. Sometimes we talk more than we work - going through the motions, ya know?? I've been trying to be more focused.
I want to start hiking more - or at all. Stanton and his workout buddy trail run a couple of times a week and I So want to do it. I need to just work up the courage! (And figure out what to do with my kids). :)