lsu2868 708 Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) Well, Aug 19th was my one year surgeversary. My body has been taking me on new adventures. A few weeks ago I went to Colorado with some friends. This was my first real test since surgery last year. Coming from Louisiana and an altitude of roughly 200 feet above sea level, I made it to about 12,300 feet above sea level before the altitude just got to be to much for me. Physically though, I felt awesome! Knees felt great, heart felt good, everything was great! Only problem was my lungs at that altitude. Last year, I would not have made it half as far as I did. Dang lungs just couldn't handle it...lol Thats ok, gonna try again next year and hopefully have more time before the hike to acclimate to the altitude. I was upset to stop before making it to the top of Mt Elbert but once I realized how far I had gone compared to where I was last year, I was extremely pleased with myself and felt great about what I had accomplished. I am headed to Arkansas next month with my wife to do some hiking in the Ouachita Mtns. Can't wait!! Here are some pics from Mt. Elbert in Colorado. I WILL make it to the top next time!. Edited August 28, 2014 by lsu2868 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kindle 8,667 Posted August 28, 2014 Don't be too hard on yourself. I used to live in Durango at around 6000 feet. I was a ski instructor and raft guide, so very much in shape. I STILL had a rough time above 12,000 feet! I've got friends from Florida who run 1/2 marathons and they get winded when they visit me where I live in Idaho...about 6500feet. So congratulations on everything you have accomplished. Be proud! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewSetOfCurves 1,553 Posted August 28, 2014 That's awesome Isu!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
