Okay, so that may have been a slight exaggeration, but really at the time I thought I was dying. I couldn’t stop shaking, sweating, or panting. What does that tell me? I am severely out of shape. According to the description of the Maryland Heights trail, there are some strenuous uphill sections. They are not lying.
I now realize that I spend far too much time at home and not enough time getting some form of exercise or outdoor time. I am not an outdoorsy girl, but I actually enjoyed the hike after I made it down the hike which I was sure I just wouldn’t make it to the end. 5 miles across rocks and dirt uphill and down hill is exhausting!
My hips and shins were killing me the first two days after this hike. I’ve since recovered and don’t look like a little old lady trying to walk anymore.
Here are some pictures from our adventure:
Our outdoorsy friends from church have convinced us to go camping this weekend. Yes, I said camping. In a tent. Me. Although it isn’t the complete roughing it weekend because we will have showers available to us and some other amenities. It still isn’t sleeping at home in my comfy bed with my air-conditioned cooled house. Our husbands are supposed to be planning the meals and someone threw out the idea of fishing and eating what the guys catch. I’m not sure how I feel about that yet. But I’m up for the adventure these days! Why not?! I know Little Monkey is going to have a blast because his girlfriend who is 3 going on 4 will be there. They entertain each other well.
I need to keep more outdoorsy people around me. Maybe I’ll start losing some more weight!
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It sounds like quite a hike, but that view is gorgeous! Good luck camping! We just went last week…and I'm definitely not the outdoorsy type either.
Twitter: ninemoremonths
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I remember my first real hike a couple of years ago. We hiked down the mountain to see this giant tree when we were camping in Sequoia National Forest. I was a few months preggers at the time, and it was rough. I would do it again though!
I'm not an outdoorsy person either, but it's really good to get out of your comfort zone.
Twitter: anddadtoo
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Sounds like a good hike. When we camp we typically use my parents 32foot camper but we also have a huge tent that is 13 X 12.
OH FUN!! I love camping and can not wait to take Miss Diva for the first time! I hope you feel better from your hike!
Oh my gosh, the same thing happened to me last week. Definitely need to get outside and get in shape!
-Ashley
Aw you have an adorable family!!!
I think you are in the middle of the move? Anyway, I was just stopping by to say hello! Miss seeing your face on Twitter!
Stay Fabulous!