The Importance of Cardio

As I enter the home stretch before my Climb, I think the only thing that I'm most concerned about is whether or not I have prepared myself from a cardio perspective. During my Climb of Mt. Hood, the altitude slaughtered me. Literally gasping for breath with each step was a challenge. Coming back and training for Mt. St. Helens I knew the strength would come, but the cardio needed serious work. Raymond has upped the ante and has pushed me both from a core and strength building perspective as well as a cardio preparedness. On Sunday, June 3 the training will pay off and I will summit Mt. St. Helens! I have strength not only from myself and my training but also from all my friends and family who have been with me every step of this journey. When I reach the top, we all reach the top! Get ready for the trek!