I can walk today!
The plan wasn’t to spend the whole day out in the canyons on Saturday, but that is what happened.
It was spose to rain on Saturday so I was thinking that we could get in a quick 3 mile hike. I prepared the Cambelbaks the night before with plenty of water, trail mix, a sammich, and a Cliff bar. MORE than enough to get us through that short hike.
When I opened my eyes at 6 am I could tell it was going to be a beautiful day. The 3 miler turned into the 13 miler.
Half way through I realized I didn’t put enough water in the packs and we would have to find our way to a waterfall. Luckily, this time of year there was plenty.
Sunday I woke up and texted the ex to see if he wanted to squeeze in another quick 6 mile hike from Foresthill to Cool. He said he was too sore and after getting up and stretching out, I realized I should probably just rest for a day. I didn’t just rest…I slept like the dead.
A hot tub was offered up for my lounging and recovering, but when it came down to it, I had to text him back with, “I don’t think I can even drive.”
I drive a clutch and the thought of that much work almost made me pass out.
Now it’s Monday and I am SHOCKED that I can walk. It’s truly amazing how forgiving my body has been to me. I have abused the hell out it for 38 years. Three children and years of eating nothing but crap and the lack of movement is staggering. Now here I am, one month into hiking and I’m going 13 miles and able to get up out of a chair and not wince and whimper.
I think if there is one thing I want to get out of this is to get OTHERS to follow me. If you have been following me for any point of time, you can see the progress I have made…I’m not fucking with you people, IF I CAN DO IT…YOU CAN TOO! I don’t care if you have one leg and the other is a cast, use the arms! GET OUTSIDE. “it’s too cold!” … yeah, I know it’s cold, grab a jacket that you can tie around your waist, because trust me, after walking a little while, you will be hot. “It’s too hot!” Go invest in a camelbak and hydrate yourself.
YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!
I tried to get my friend Mike to join me this weekend. He said his car was frozen and he wouldn’t be able to…maybe next time. I replied with, “You’re going to regret not going…unless this is the time I get attacked by mountain lions, then you’ll be really happy you stayed on the couch.”
He texted me later with “5.5 miles, I don’t feel so lazy” I replied back with, “I’m on 8 miles with 5 more to go!”
ME…KRISTINE…the one who hates to drive 8 miles…
I’ve gotten emails from people who have been motivated by seeing me get up and move…I want EVERYONE to do this, it feels so good. If you want a cheerleader, i’m your girl! If you need someone to email you and remind you, TELL ME….I will do it.
This isn’t something that I want to keep to myself, this is something I want for everyone I know.
It’s only been a month, you’re not that far behind me. Next year I am signing up for the 50k endurance trail run. This year is just about learning how far I can push this body. So far, 13 miles.
My goal to walk, run, hike 30 miles in 30 days was blown out of the water with a whopping 58 miles in 27 days!
YOU CAN DO THIS TOO! I promise!