Category Archives: Weight Loss and Fitness Journey
Black Mountain Summit!
Today was slated for a hike with my brother to Black Mountain in Henderson Nevada. It is part of the McCullough Range. It sits right at the edge of the surge of housing that spread like a flood of red … Continue reading
TWO MONTH COUNT DOWN!
The home stretch to the trek is here. Two months from today I will board a plane and leave for what has been a two year plan. I find myself exhilarated and anxious at the same time. Since I made … Continue reading
5k San Francisco Style
I recently attended a conference with the Nevada Justice Association in San Francisco. One of the events you could choose to participate in was a 5k. I signed up and one of my big motivators was was that any 5k … Continue reading
Fight Gone Bad 6 – VEGAS STYLE!
Today was the day to get your workout on for our Special Ops wounded and lost heroes at Fight Gone Bad 6. Here in Vegas, it took place in a quiet parking lot south of the Town Square Whole Foods. … Continue reading
“Enjoy the Journey” …is What They Tell Me.
There are so many things that go into a trip of a lifetime. One thing that has occurred time and time again, however, is the unsolicited same advice: ENJOY THE JOURNEY! It almost seems trite and meaningless. But it really … Continue reading
Cottonwood Cove Kayakmania
I was SO excited for yesterday’s paddle to Cottonwood Cove on Lake Mohave. Last year it was one of my best days playing outside. This year was great too. There were 24 people. New people, old people, kids. The weather … Continue reading
ABORT! ABORT! (A not so good hike.)
I was looking forward to today’s hike all week. This being the first week of the 2 month drive to Dad’s 80′th, I was stoked. I had loaded my pack the night before and got my duds ready and hit … Continue reading
Filed under Hiking, Hiking in Las Vegas, Weight Loss and Fitness Journey
Hitting the Wall, or the Floor, at CrossFit Max Effort
I was at CrossFit Max Effort yesterday as part of my amped up efforts to prepare for my Trek as well as simply to get in shape for the health of it. Because I have not been consistent, it was … Continue reading
Filed under CrossFit Max Effort, Weight Loss and Fitness Journey
Bumps in the Road
T minus 8 mo. 3 days to lift off to Everest Trek. Seems like quite a ways off, but truth is, it is right around the corner. Between now and then, I need to: Complete my gear aquisition Get all … Continue reading
On Backs and Stuff
This week has been very hard on my back. For some reason last Saturday it just started hurting on the left lower portion. I took my usual Alleve and rested it. A few days later it felt a little better … Continue reading
