Workout:
Mt St Helen's climb
Sorry this is so late! I have been so high off the experience and kinda lazying around. What an amazing day! We left my house at 3a and started hiking at 6a. 5 miles to the summit. The first two were typical northwest forest switchbacks and went by really fast. Then the next 2-3 were completely exposed either sandy steep gravel or climbing up small boulders. The last mile was fine sand and steep. I was so grateful I brought poles to keep me from sliding back and I could use my arms to give my legs some help. It was hot and windy until the peak then we got cold really fast. I was so pleased how I felt and did. I went with 7 fit guys and had no problem keeping up with the front of the pack. My legs got a little fatigued but I didn't really feel like I wanted rest until about 50 feet from the top, and then I was there! Such incredible views! Going up took 4 hours and down about 2.5. Down was harder just because it made my knees ache. I ran the last 2 miles or so and that felt great! I figured I'd be super sore the next day...and I am a little but not bad at all. Mostly my knee joints and only bad going down stairs. Muscle wise I've felt worse than this after many workouts. So satisfying! It was super fun and something I hope to repeat...maybe Mt Hood next :). Thanks for giving me the tools so that something like this could be 'easy'.
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