No new milestones on this mornings workout. Allergies are bad and it is impacting my breathing when doing my Wim Hoff routine. I got through it, but just barely. I am noticing that I am getting stronger on the stair stepper. It's a good feeling!
While I work out my body to get it in shape for the EBC trek I am also looking at the mental prep that will help this be a successful endeavor. I have read a few blogs authored by people that struggled with the challenges of the weather and altitude. It amazes me that people go on this trek totally unprepared. They assume because they are in good physical shape that this will be enough. I also get a sense that quite a few people don't even do any research about what this trek will be like physically, emotionally, monetarily, and time wise. Just some of the questions that get asked on the EBC trekking group on Social Media reflects that. It is the research that I have done that makes me face the reality that this will be a very difficult trip. It is also that which causes me to have doubts about my ability to do it. But it is with this research that I can see what I need to do to get both mentally and physically prepared. I am borrowing this list from Trekking Planner that they use to prepare mentally;
Set realistic expectations. Train your body and mind. Practice mindfulness and meditation. Stay positive and motivated. Focus on the present moment. Prepare for altitude. Seek support from the experienced.
I was also reading that while trekking don't focus on the destination. set realistic targets. Look ahead on the trail and pick something to reach, something within sight. When you get there take a break. Then move on ahead. Break the trip up into segments and then even smaller segments. Don't start off focusing only on reaching Base Camp.
I am going to take this advice and apply it to my Alaska trip and my hike up Mount Healy. It will be good practice.
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