My group got a one day permit in the lottery. So no camping or anything at altitude. Fortunately I've spent time at over 10,000 feet before, so I know altitude sickness and such won't be a problem for me.
And I'm also in a team for the Camp Pendleton mud run again.
All these things mean I need to work on my leg strength and endurance. No way these will be fun to do just 'off the couch' with no special training.
I'm still going to jiu jitsu, racing bmx, working out at home but I am adding a once a week Cowles hike and running stairs. Cowles will be done with a pack and at a good pace, with the hope of doing laps up and down the mountain.
The stairs I run are at the ampitheater on the top of Mt Helix. 50 large steps that increase in slope at the end. I try to do at least 10 laps of them. At least one go up just jumping, plyometric style. Core to the hard, hard to the core!
My stairs:
Living in the Cascades I've done technical climbing, glacier work and such. But this really is just a tough hike. Fitness mentally and physically will be key. And I am not going to be the weak link. Never.
My Goal:
Thats super Rowdy
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