We conquered The Chief once again last weekend! We only went up to the first peak because I went with some hungover guys but I’m not sure if this hike is worth the pain going down anymore because I’d rather do a trail I haven’t done yet. I have bad knees, so I’m always the first one up but the last one down.
I didn’t take too many pictures because I’m usually too busy catching my breath but I got a picture of the slowpokes down there while one of the guys and I waited for them! Heh heh heh. Since we decided to somewhat stick together and we wanted a good workout, we did sprints up the trails until we were literally dying then wait until one of our friends came into sight and then sprinted again. It wasn’t really HIIT because sometimes we couldn’t sprint past hikers on narrower parts of the trail but nevertheless, interval training = best fat burning exercise ever. My boyfriend and I sprinted up the rock face at the end, to the top and I thought my heart was doing to give up— I’ve never felt that tired before but reaching the top in that state was an awesome feeling.
From personal experience, doing physical activity is an instant cure for hangovers, mild sickness, congestion and allergies. One of the guys was severely hungover from an entire week of partying and felt like crap during the first 15 minutes of the hike. He almost gave up but we pushed him because he just had to get over that initial bump where he thought he couldn’t go on anymore and once he started moving again, the hangover went away. Exercise works!!
I don’t do yoga, okay.
Although I’m going to attend my first session soon!!
Now my yoga pants can finally be worn for what they were really made for.
KATY:
OMG Katy you look so good!
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aww hun you’re in fantastic shape. you look amazing. the views on your trail is also breathtakingly beautiful! i’d love to do a hike one day, but being a mommy that means it has to be super planned and i need him to be babysat and i should have no work early. i’m jealous!
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Katy
July 25th, 2011 |
The Chief is a pretty strenuous hike and steep at times but we see families up there all the time. I mean babies to grandparents to their dogs! Dads with babies strapped on their back, 5-year-olds with endless energy, running ahead of their tired parents… it’s pretty amazing!
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Awesome hike! Definitely a good workout and you also get to enjoy the wonderful environment with fresh air. And it definitely forces you to work out. Even if you call it quits, you still have to hike yourself back to the car.
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wooow that’s an amazing view and you look like you’re in incredible shape. Also good job to your friend for sticking it through!
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The scenery is LOVELY up there! I bet it paid off for sure. And that’s so much fun that you got to go along with a few of your friends as well as your boyfriend
Oh man….I’ve rarely been hung over into the morning after (usually I’m just sick the night of and then I crash). That’s crazy he still stuck to it despite that – but it’s good to know that after 15 minutes or so it worked out well for him
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Hiking is such a rewarding way to workout! I’ve never hiked while hungover, but I brought a hungover friend with me once…she didn’t make it. She stayed at one of the plateaus and puked while I trekked along. Your friend is a trooper!
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Katy
July 25th, 2011 |
I want to go hiking in Hawaii.
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Oh wow you look SOOOOO FIT!!!! I am JEALOUS! I have yet to reach that phase where physical activity acts as a miracle cure, but when I do, I’ll be sure to let you know!
<3 Belly B
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Katy
July 25th, 2011 |
Please do.
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Never hike before but would love to do it one day, if work permits. the scenery is nice tho!
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You look so stylish hiking up a mountain!
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You look friggin’ awesome Katy! Trail hiking/running is one of my favorite fitness activities. You get to enjoy the outdoors / different scenery… & Vancouver has a gorgeous outdoor scene.
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Katy
July 25th, 2011 |
I haven’t had time to go trail running this summer (or just running in general)… looking forward to it though!
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Ugh, I wish we had accessible hiking trails where I live! I’m so jealous!
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Katy
July 25th, 2011 |
You don’t have any near your city?!
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It’s beautiful up there!!! Both my husband and i have bad knees as well so the last time we did the Grind, it was horrrrrible!!! hope you had fun at yoga!
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Katy
July 25th, 2011 |
Going down is 999999999x times than going up!
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Love the scenery & you look amazing!! I finally got off my lazy butt today and went running for the first time in forever!!! I am so out of shape but it felt great!! I need to go re-read all your fitness posts now so I can (hopefully) get into it more.
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Katy
July 25th, 2011 |
Congrats Amy! Blog blog blog!!
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looks like such a fab location! and haha I don’t do yoga either
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I wish I had the strength to do more exercise than just walking and swimming, but my tinnitus gets really bad even if I just swim a little
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Katy
July 25th, 2011 |
Swimming is a GREAT full body exercises. I want to start swimming for exercise too.
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I love these photos! You are so inspiring! I want to try to find some good hiking trails in my area now. It looks like it’s just exhilarating. Also, you are looking so good! I’m jealous of your tone-age!
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Ahh I drove by The Chief this past May since my sister lives in Squamish and was AMAZED that people hike up it — MAJOR kudos to you! I wish there were places like this in my city to climb, though there are stairs so I’ll try my hand at some interval training soon! And I’d love to hear about your experience with yoga – I’m not really flexible so I’m afraid to go. Hope you had a great weekend
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Katy
September 16th, 2011 |
Late reply but going through my comments because I’ve been neglecting my blog but next time you come to Vancouver, you should hike. Take advantage of the scenery around here.
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