Hiked Waldo Canyon today. A 6-1/4 mile loop hike and a gain in elevation of about 2250 feet. Topped out at 8,150 feet. Can you say suck wind?!? I managed a decent pace up and back, but Joe spent a lot of time waiting for me to take in enough oxygen. I’ve got to say though, the recovery times were relatively short again.
Just a quick comment about my cousin. The military has kept him in excellent shape. No heavy breathing, no resting needed, no need for a break except to wait for me. This guy is in amazing shape.
My assignment is to lose weight, get stronger, get faster and improve my cardio condition and come back in a year so we can hike Pike’s Peak together. Yea, we’ll see.
Pike’s Peak from Waldo Canyon and Spring Wildflowers.