Saturday, February 17, 2018

Peru Training

Paul managed to find a personal trainer to get us started on our journey to get read y for our high altitude trek through the mountains of Peru.  Byron has hike in high altitudes before and so has a pretty good idea of what we are getting ourselves into.

Tonight's workout was all about the upper legs and hips.  Front lunges, back lunges, side lunges, squats, a bit of stair work, more lunges this way and that way!   That's how it went for an hour.  I'm pretty sure I will feel this workout for the next couple of days!

We had 9 people present for the training session.  Sophie was missing as she had an exam the next morning and wanted to study.

Update - in the morning, I really didn't feel sore at all - the quads were just a tiny bit tender.  As the day went on, I could feel my legs more and more.  By Saturday morning - OUCH in full swing!  I'm sure these DOMS will all be worth it come August!

Training update:  March 25
Our training is going well!  I can already feel a difference in my legs.  We are all working hard and enjoying the workouts prepared by Byron and Shaun.  It's funny how the body gets used to and adapts to the workouts.  There is no more soreness the next day - unless there is a new muscle group being worked on -ie. shoulders and arms!


Sunday, February 11, 2018

Peru!

Our team is finally complete!  16 of us (including Remi and Sophie) will be trekking through the mountains of Peru on an adventure of a lifetime!

The planning, training and fundraising are underway!   We are raising money for Christie Lake Kids - a non-profit organization that delivers various programs to under privileged children.  My goal is to raise at least $1000.

The planning is pretty much all done for us as we are working with Merit Travel Agency -I just have to plan what I'm bringing with me!

The training part will be underway starting Thursday.  We have a personal trainer to help us get started.  Come spring, Gatineau Park it will be for hill training and hiking.

Here is my fundraising page in case you are feeling generous and want to help out.  100% of the money is going to Christie Lake Kids.  I will match donations up to $500.