by Jo Cordell-Cooper | Sep 26, 2019 | Personal Trainer, Preparation for Hiking
“I’m not fit enough to hike..” Many people feel they couldn’t do a hiking trip because they aren’t fit enough. Plus there’s the considerations of: The right footwear (often boots are TOO HARD – so let me tell you what you...
by admin | Nov 11, 2015 | Health and Fitness, Preparation for Hiking, Water workouts
As a 3 time past participant of the Point to Pinnacle half marathon walk I am well aware that the speed at which this event must be carried out at is going to lead to muscle soreness and I wonder if you have considered a Point to Pinnacle recovery plan to minimise...
by admin | Jul 16, 2015 | Health and Fitness, Preparation for Hiking
Returning from Everest Base Camp with a heavy heart, my trip cancelled we were caught up in the Kathmandu Earthquake Last month I wrote to you about goal setting – Big Hairy Audacious Goals, also known as BHAGs – (The term ‘Big Hairy Audacious Goal’...
by admin | Jul 16, 2015 | Health and Fitness, Preparation for Hiking
Leaving for Everest Base Camp – this is my final article for the Hobart Observer prior to leaving for Everest Base Camp At the time of writing I’m about to hop on a plane and head over to a once in a life time opportunity – trekking to Everest Base Camp on the...
by Jo Cordell-Cooper | May 5, 2015 | Health and Fitness, Preparation for Hiking
April 25 2015 – Kathmandu Earthquake Anzac Day – and we start our day remembering the fallen diggers – one of the girls brings a poppy for remembrance – another an Anzac pin. Anzac Day always brings a tear to my ear – my Pop was an...
by Jo Cordell-Cooper | Apr 17, 2015 | Health and Fitness, Preparation for Hiking
Everest Base Camp Training – months 6-9 of a 12 month training schedule I’m going to Everest Base Camp on the Tibetan side. Here is a diary of the physical and mental training I did in preparation for this. Obviously the ultimate goal is to be able to:...
