Staying focused on the goal even though I know that it is probably a fifty-fifty chance of succeeding is where I currently am. To not focus on it and to give up on the workouts would mean a 0% chance of success. I am also focusing on just getting stronger and healthier. That is really important at my age and is one of the benefits of working towards this goal. So if I don't get to Nepal, I still benefitted from the journey. I just love seeing the photos that people post from their trips to Nepal. It does inspire me to keep working out.
So I push myself to get up early each morning to do my workouts. Slowly I improve. Step by step on the stair stepper. I will keep pushing myself to get out and hike locally on weekends and plan some hiking trips for upcoming vacations. I hope to be heading to Cloudcroft NM in about six months to do my first multi day higher altitude hiking in years. I am looking forward to the challenge and I hope I will be ready. I did look online yesterday at used treadmills., so many brands, options and prices. I know I do want one that has adjustable inclines which does usually bump up the price quite a bit. Maybe I should just join the gym and make myself go four times a week. I could easily do a couple of evenings plus weekends. I'm just not a people person and like working out at home.
Yesterday I thought a bit more about where I want to volunteer. I know there are opportunities in Pokhara, but I previously wasn't sure about the area. But I recently started following a group for Hikers and Trekkers in Nepal. This group doesn't focus on EBC, but on all areas of the country. The more I see of things in and around Pokhara I realize it might be a good place to be. The mountain views of the Annapurna range are amazing and offer treks from a few days to a few weeks. It would be a good area to be to get ready for EBC.
When I see these views, it gets easier to focus.
INSPIRED!
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