The doubting demons are back. It has been a struggle ever since my Alaska trip to feel confident about getting fit enough to complete the EBC. I have such a long way to go to be in the kind of shape I will need to be in to even think I can attempt it. I did briefly look into some easier treks in Nepal, but they don't excite me like EBC. If I do travel there and do some volunteer work I might take on the Poonhill trek as a practice run as it is a shorter one at lower altitude. I could do it when I arrive. If I do well on it then I can decide if I feel confident enough to take on EBC. I am currently right at the three year mark before I would be going to Nepal. I am only four months in to my fitness routine plus I did no hiking for over two months due to the heat. I am not giving up as no matter whether I make it to EBC or not I do want to get in better shape and be a lot stronger. After the heat from this summer derailed my workouts I know that next year I will need to hit the gym and get on the treadmill or go buy myself one.
I have discovered this though about myself when I workout. The routine I do not only benefits me physically it has improved my mental state too. I am calmer and more focused. I don't get stressed out at work either. I did see a video of a doctor commenting about a patient that suffered severe anxiety. She started doing Wim Hoff and her symptoms abated and she longer required medication.
I may try adding an additional workout in the evening once I get my son's dog returned to him in October. I will have more time and it will be easier to focus on myself. Maybe I should go ahead and get a treadmill and I could do that in the evenings along with a night time yoga routine. That sounds like it might be a good plan!
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