The Camelback Mountain hike was a fun challenge for a Sunday morning. I will probably rest until Tuesday or Wednesday before running again because my entire body is pretty beat.
Camelback was a fun hike! We went up the Cholla trail. The first half mile or so was very easy. Then it gradually became difficult, until it was very conscious scrambling near the top. It was very enjoyable.
On the way up, I was stung by a bee. This was frustrating but also monumental. I'd never been stung by a bee in my life and the experience was uneventful but so relaxing. Luckily, I had a friend to take out the stinger almost immediately. I always wondered what getting stung would be like - it was something that I actually wanted to happen because it was this great mystery. I was living in fear whenever bees were around me. This bee was very willing to let me have the experience as it dashed toward my forehead and stung me at full speed, popped off, and went to die somewhere. I was consciously waiting for the worst to happen. But nothing came of it and I continued without issue.
The top of Camelback was a great view. All I brought to eat was a small bag with like 8 gummy bears. I ran out of water shortly after beginning the descent. It was only high 80s (probably) in mid-October. I did the hike on 2-3 hours of sleep. Stupid, I know. But the night before I just couldn't will myself to stop downloading music mixing programs that I didn't need. So I took a nap once I got home and I haven't eaten much all day. But now I'm thinking of treating myself to a box of Mac'n'cheese AND a can of tuna.
Can't wait to get back to the running this week! I am confident that I'm going to handle the 3-minute run intervals well. Can't wait to get my body back into a respectable shape (instead of several disrespectful shapes). Tune in next time!
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