Training - It's really coming along now!
Good day, Everyone!
Well, my friend and I headed to Camp Fortune and did our minimum of 5 times up the Skyline. Not a big feat, necessarily - but a wonderful sense of satisfaction! We will continue to head out to Skyline until the snow comes, and then we'll have to figure out a different hill to hike up.
It was great to feel the exertion in the legs! The trick is to really enjoy the effort - not to be scared of it - or dislike it - you really have to love it!
That's all for now - a real quicky.
But like I said before - be sure to check out the website and the blog in December! I will have some fantastic news to report!
All the best,
Meagan
Training - Sponsorship...but you'll have to wait for the big news!
Good day, Everyone!
I know - it has been a long time since I've written, eh! Not to worry, I'm back! I can't tell you all the news, yet - but come back in December and then I'll have lots to say!
The developments have kept me busy, and as predicted, I've been learning alot. It's fantastic and fun, and I really enjoy the work.
On the training front, I've been hard at work. Today, in fact, my friend and I got a quick hike in. We climbed the "Skyline" at Camp Fortune ski hill a couple of times. We ended a bit earlier than expected, but it was an excellent time! If you could imagine - I was giddy with excitement, and could have climbed all day! Seriously though, it was the ideal training for what I'll be facing on Mount Everest. It's the closest thing there is in Ottawa to a mountain! The pack was weighted to only 40lbs, but I'm hoping to increase that to 50lbs in the coming weeks.
We will be returning in the next couple of weeks, and when it begins to snow (and the hill opens to skiers) we will figure out another method of training on hills.
It is entirely possible to train alone, but training with a friend, especially up a hike like the "Skyline" makes it that much more fun!
I have been travelling a bit over the past couple of weeks, and training while on the road - although challenging at times, has also proved to be beneficial, as evidenced when I return home and carry on with my regular training regime!
It really is an exciting time, Everyone! So much has happened, but I'm going to keep it under wraps for now. In December, I will have more to say - and you'll definately want to check it out!
Take care!
Meagan
