It's late, I should be in bed, but I'm a bit wired and wanting to catch up.
1) Jump Rope today - I GOT CROSS-OVERS! It wasn't a lot and there were only a couple of times that I was able to pull off a series, but boy that made it a ton of fun trying. I also tried single leg, but that just couldn't last more than one or two jumps. I also got back into being able to go really fast - fast enough that I can't say the whole number in a single rotation. It's a fun change, but not something I can sustain for long periods. Needless to say, the jump rope is out of the naughty corner in my mind.
I did notice one small detail about the improvement - when I jump in the dawn / dusk light, I can't see the rope and suddenly I'm much better. It's not as if I'm concentrating on the jump, but somehow its different.
2) I'm considering a pretty massive trip next fall. Susan and I are still negotiating the terms between ourselves and I'm still reading up on the destination so I know this is the thing I really want to do.
The "massive" destination? The Annapurna Sanctuary in Nepal. It would be through REI, done with Sherpa and pack animals, but still a pretty big deal, given the elevation change and the 6 hour daily hike. I've done a 4 day 6+ hour hike carrying my own gear (in New Zealand) with some elevation changes, but not an ascent from 5000' to 13,500'.
I'm figuring, though, that my PCP body should hold up to the challenge, and given that it probably won't happen for a year from now, it'll be great inspiration to stay in solid shape through to that time.
My other target would be good ol' Fuji... maybe that's 2012 when all three of us visit Japan - if that's the destination we decide on for our family international vacation...
I love this! The Annapurna trail has always been on my life list! Wow... what an amazing goal you guys!
ReplyDeleteI jumped in pre-dawn this morning and was remarking to myself that it was really strange to not be able to see the rope. Not sure it made me any better (or worse) though!
The Annapurna trek is actually just something for me - Susan heard the description and decided it was not something she'd be into. She like hiking and she likes travel, but she doesn't like the idea of 6 hours day for nearly two weeks...
ReplyDeleteFuji is great. Ive done it.
ReplyDeleteIf I had a choice, I would absolutely go to nepal. Once in a life time trip.
Fuji is relatively easy.
That sounds amazing! The PCP will help you no end with the hiking!
ReplyDeleteOooh. You should do the hike. As long as the weather isn't nasty, what a great way to see places! And I'm impressed with your jumping skills. I'm still a total plain-vanilla jumper.
ReplyDeleteGo for it! you would regret it if you didn't do it.
ReplyDeleteIan, my parents are in Nepal right now trekking around in the Annapurna range! My dad did the same route you're talking about (I think) a few years ago and now they're both there doing an 11 day trek through the Thorang La pass? I'm not an expert in Nepalese geography, but they mentioned being really close to the Annapurna mountains.
ReplyDeleteAnyhow, if they can do all this at 68 yrs old, you can definitely do it! Sounds like the trip of a lifetime!!