Last week I finished physical therapy. That’s the good news. The not so great news is that I’m not ready for a big hike. Even though I am faithfully continuing my daily exercises for my hip, back and knee, my body is still in the healing process. Progress is being made, I’ve been able to go for 2-3 mile walks, as long as I do it on flat ground. I’m back in my fitness class, albeit not quite at full strength. This would not bother me so much if it weren’t for the fact that we have been having such warm temperatures and the mountains are calling me.
This past weekend, my husband and I decided to explore the top of a mountain that we have hiked in the past.
You can drive to the top, so we planned to walk along the ridge and see what was there. There was a bit of an incline and it felt so natural to be back on a trail again. We probably walked just over a half a mile. Unfortunately, after we got home, my hip let me know I’m not quite ready for uphill.
So bring on some winter weather and give me a reason to be indoors, because I have big hiking plans in my future and I want to be ready!
The Unassuming Hiker 