by Jo Cordell-Cooper | Sep 21, 2023 | Training for hiking
Larapinta Trail – 230km over 17 days Hiking the entire Larapinta Trail in the West MacDonald Ranges in Central Australia was life changing for me. It’s the longest hike I’ve ever done (230km over 17 days). It pushed me to the edges of my endurance. It wowed...
by Jo Cordell-Cooper | Nov 17, 2022 | Training for hiking
Get hiking fit for Larapinta I’ve had my eye on the Larapinta Trail (230 km along the West MacDonald Ranges in Central Australia) since visiting the region with my family 10 years ago. Finally, the time is right and I’m going July 2023 so now I need to get hiking fit...
by Jo Cordell-Cooper | Jan 24, 2022 | Training for hiking, Women's Personal Training
Sore knees while hiking?? 6 exercises that help! Sore knees while hiking is probably one of the most common issues I hear from hikers or want to be hikers. This is generally the older hiker who perhaps has a little arthritis creeping in, has some muscle imbalances...
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 | Feb 19, 2015 | Training for hiking
Everest Base Camp Training – months 3-6 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:...
