by Jo Cordell-Cooper | Nov 11, 2015 | Training for hiking, Water fitness
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 Jo Cordell-Cooper | Jul 16, 2015 | Training 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 Jo Cordell-Cooper | Jul 16, 2015 | Training for hiking
Leaving for Everest Base Camp – it’s time to pack my bags and go! 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 Tibetan side. Literally, like in 2 hours time I...
by Jo Cordell-Cooper | May 5, 2015 | Training 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 | Training for hiking
Everest for Base Camp Training with less than 6 months before I go 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: hike for up...
