Update on Training!
Good day, Everyone!
Whew! Training is coming along excellently. Recently, I was in Washington, DC, where I ran into an old acquaintance from RMC. He is an excellent athlete, and has a great understanding of weight and athletic training. He has been kind enough to provide me with some training tips - and for that, I am very grateful.
He refreshed me on some of the basics of training, and he has offered to sit with me to discuss some of the finer points for proper training - I will be focusing on adaptation (this is what I am doing currently - it's kind of like a refresher on exercise - you know, starting from the ground up), endurance, power, strength, and conversion. This way, I will be training my body, from the very basics to the fine tuning required for each aspect of a climb.
Although I have been "maintaining" before, I am now on the direct path of serious training, with some serious advice to support my goals.
I am grateful for my friend's help, as now I am even more focused on my journey to Everest.
All the best,
Meg
New Mission: Attempting to become the FIRST CF MEMBER to climb Everest!!!
Good day, Everyone!!
Wow! It's been a crazy couple of weeks. So many attempts on Mount Everest this year!
As you may know, I have been keeping a keen eye on a friend of mine - Jeff Warden. He is a CF SAR Tech who was on Mount Everest this year, trying to become the first Canadian Forces (CF) member to climb Mount Everest. We tried very hard to get an expedition on Mount Everest this year, where we could climb together; however, this valiant attempt fell through. Jeff went to Everest alone this year (2006), as this was his chance to make history. I was so happy that he was following his dream. His reports came steadily on everestnews.com via MP3 recordings. When he reported that he had not achieved the summit, I did not believe it. You must understand that Jeff is a very strong climber, and he knows what he is doing. I couldn't wait to speak with him upon his arrival, and find out the details of his trip - and more specifically, what had happened.
We met just the other night to talk about his trip. I tell you, this guy is honest and real, and just as he reported on everestnews.com : Some days you got "it", and some days don't. Unfortunately, the days for his summit attempt were not "his days". No matter - way to go Jeff for following your heart - and living to tell the tale.
So now, this brings me to my mission. Initially I was attempting to become the first woman in the CF to climb Mount Everest, but now, I am also attempting to be the First CF Member to climb Mount Everest and achieve the Seven Summits. I am so looking forward to this challenge. I can't wait to get on the Mountain, and live the life of a climber again, even if it is for just a short little while. I am excited beyond imagine to get going - to get out there and push the body to those limits. Oh yeah - I just can't wait!
Meg
