I M Perfect lady

We had our first pre-hike training last evening; and my weaknesses showed themselves.

My first thoughts were…."I can't …"

It was said that I had balance, but was weak in my core.

So, those are the areas that will need extra attention.

I am in awe of women who have kept their bodies and muscles strong…for years!

This morning in my yoga, I noticed the poses that will work on my weaknesses and felt that they were a gift to me.

How cool….I have movements I can do that will strengthen my body so it will be able to withstand hiking for many miles a day!

For some reason doing yoga became very personal and like I said, A gift to me.

This changes the energy or resistance I had previously.  Also having a goal to work towards.  I simply can't go IF I don't do the work today.

The hike itself is 10 months away and yet each thing I do today will impact it.

It is like the hike began last night.

Yoga, snowshoeing, and strength building exercises will sculpt me into a hiker.

Yep, that is right…a Hiker Lady.

She is beginning from a very floppy, soft and squishy place.

Her form will slowly become defined.

I must push just a bit harder each time I want to sit down, rest or quit.  

It isn't the hiking boots and pack and gear…(which are very important) but the lady beneath it all.

I can't order the correct one; I have to become her.

As I envision the steep climbs, the strength to carry not only me but a full pack, I kick higher; push deeper and breathe.

The body I have now has been perfect for what I have done….but as I increase the adventures I want to experience; I have to increase my muscles.

Getting 'in shape' for the reason of being in shape never interested me.

But, getting in shape to navigate a wilderness hiking trail, for some reason has me moving.

I want a body that can hike with ease.  One who can move without too much difficulty.  One who can do 15 miles or more a day.  Yikes!  I have 10 months to create her

Hiker Lady…work in progress.