For the all those who are enthused abt joinin us on the Himalayan Trek
this is the Enollment form frpm the National Youth Hostels of India
that you need to take a print out of an add an ID proof fotocopy and a Passport size foto of ya along with a Demand Draft of Rs.125 send it to the given add.
Download the form here :
http://www.4shared.com/file/38892634/8f1d080e/Enrollment_Form.html?dirPwdVerified=c82c2cd8
Monday, February 25, 2008
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Resuming Training
Week 2. Eh.
19 February.
A bit apprehensive after my last foray. Stretched quite a bit this time, as I've been shunning it for the past few sessions.
Creedence Clearwater on the Walkman, and I was on my way.
30 minutes, no problems.
And a new personal best of 5.6 kms! Yay!
That's progress. And that's one of the things I wanted to highlight by means of this 'running log'. Your body adapts rapidly to increasing stress and training conditions and the results are evident.
My immediate aim now is 6 kms in 30 minutes.
I think once I touch 6-6.6 kms in 30 minutes, then I could increase running time to 40 minutes and more.
19 February.
A bit apprehensive after my last foray. Stretched quite a bit this time, as I've been shunning it for the past few sessions.
Creedence Clearwater on the Walkman, and I was on my way.
30 minutes, no problems.
And a new personal best of 5.6 kms! Yay!
That's progress. And that's one of the things I wanted to highlight by means of this 'running log'. Your body adapts rapidly to increasing stress and training conditions and the results are evident.
My immediate aim now is 6 kms in 30 minutes.
I think once I touch 6-6.6 kms in 30 minutes, then I could increase running time to 40 minutes and more.
Training Lapses
Whoops. Bound to happen.
On 12th Feb while running I felt a severe cramp-like pain in my legs which felt like tingling numbness; which I immidately attributed to decreased blood supply. Pretty soon my lower back started paining and there! Pulled a muscle.
So with the back pain I couldn't even walk properly and so, a few days of rest.
Damn.
On 12th Feb while running I felt a severe cramp-like pain in my legs which felt like tingling numbness; which I immidately attributed to decreased blood supply. Pretty soon my lower back started paining and there! Pulled a muscle.
So with the back pain I couldn't even walk properly and so, a few days of rest.
Damn.
Saturday, February 2, 2008
The Fall Trekker Training Programme
A Jedi has to be trained, and so does a fall trekker. Om Shanti to that one.
Anyways we follow a 3 month training program before every major trek. I will document my progress in this post and I'm sure the Saadhu will have his own training post as well.
Condition the body, and it will serve you well. I follow a three-pronged approach:
Pre training:
2 alternate days of 20 minute jogs and 2 alternate days of full body gym workout - just to get used to equipment
1 Feb 2008
Warmup: 20 min run
Gym.
Full upper body workout
Couldn't do more than 2 and 1/2 sets
Should get better
2 Feb 2008
Jog Day
30 minutes. 4.5 kms
Will push it next time. 30 mins is base time.
3 Feb 2008
Today's Rest day.
4 Feb 2008
Shit! Missed today. Couldn't help it though, I came home too late. Can't help telling myself, it's all right, a rest is good as muscles still sore from 1st Feb. But that's no excuse for a Jedi. HAVE to work out tomorrow.
Note to self: No more junk food.
5 Feb 2008
Alright, so I hit the gym today. Thought of concentrating on back muscles but couldn't find enough ways to use the equipment for that specific purpose so randomly worked on arms and shoulders.. Still, can't do more than two sets of anything without the possibility of breaking a ligament or two.
6 Feb 2006
30 min run and complete leg workout, 3 sets! Too lazy to define sets. L8rz.
7th Feb 2006
Rest
8th Feb 2006
Pushed myself a bit. 30 minutes, 5kms (up from 4.4 last few times). Felt good.
9th Feb & 10th Feb: Impossible. No workouts today.
11 Feb: Not feeling too well :( Catch up on studies.
Anyways we follow a 3 month training program before every major trek. I will document my progress in this post and I'm sure the Saadhu will have his own training post as well.
Condition the body, and it will serve you well. I follow a three-pronged approach:
- Strength and Flexibility: Alternate day workouts at the gym concentrating on back and shoulder muscles.
- Stamina: Daily runs starting at 30 minute sessions, with a target of a 10km continuous run in under 45 minutes. Swimming once summer begins.
- Diet: Load up on Protein and Vitamins. A balanced diet. No junk food.
Pre training:
2 alternate days of 20 minute jogs and 2 alternate days of full body gym workout - just to get used to equipment
1 Feb 2008
Warmup: 20 min run
Gym.
Full upper body workout
Couldn't do more than 2 and 1/2 sets
Should get better
2 Feb 2008
Jog Day
30 minutes. 4.5 kms
Will push it next time. 30 mins is base time.
3 Feb 2008
Today's Rest day.
4 Feb 2008
Shit! Missed today. Couldn't help it though, I came home too late. Can't help telling myself, it's all right, a rest is good as muscles still sore from 1st Feb. But that's no excuse for a Jedi. HAVE to work out tomorrow.
Note to self: No more junk food.
5 Feb 2008
Alright, so I hit the gym today. Thought of concentrating on back muscles but couldn't find enough ways to use the equipment for that specific purpose so randomly worked on arms and shoulders.. Still, can't do more than two sets of anything without the possibility of breaking a ligament or two.
6 Feb 2006
30 min run and complete leg workout, 3 sets! Too lazy to define sets. L8rz.
7th Feb 2006
Rest
8th Feb 2006
Pushed myself a bit. 30 minutes, 5kms (up from 4.4 last few times). Felt good.
9th Feb & 10th Feb: Impossible. No workouts today.
11 Feb: Not feeling too well :( Catch up on studies.
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