I woke up feeling OK, but not good. I could feel the headache in the back of my head a bit distant though and I felt a bit dizzy. I was hoping the headache would have been completely gone by the morning, like all the mornings before, but since that was not the case I …
Kilimanjaro – Day 5/10 – Second cave to Third cave camp
We woke up a bit later about 30 minutes, but I was already up with the birds like usual. Sun was rising and it’s beams were hitting the snowy summit creating a postcard view which me and Rolf from Switzerland stared at for a while and took photos. We tended to be the first ones …
Kilimanjaro – Day 4/10 – Simba camp to Second cave camp
We all had our own private “hotel rooms”. My tent number was 9. I slept otherwise well but had to wake up a few times to go to the “bush” because I had been drinking so much water due to being dehydrated the previous day. Guideline was to drink as much water as you can …
Training – W7/2020 Trekking, trekking and trekking
The amount of trekking we did was admirable and not just in kilometers but in altitude. I was surprised how much more calories you consume going uphill than what you would on flat ground. Probably altitude gain has something to do with it also as at least my heart rate started to increase the higher …
Training – W6/2020 Last week training
Last week of training before Kili. Not that I can make any changes anymore but wanted to train a bit more since when in Kili I know I won’t be able to go for a run or gym at all. I am so used to running that the possibility of not being able to run …
Training W36 – Overseas ventures
I was trying to get back on track with training this week, but time simply has not been on my side lately. I have been struggling with trying to find time even for a short run and it seem like time is flying so fast I can’t keep up with it. Normally my amount should …
Training -Midsummer in Finland – time to launch the site!
Here I am at my parents house in Finland waiting for my eldest son to arrive with train that was VERY late. Tomorrow we will head out to summer cottage for a few days for a well deserved break. Getting ready for Kili has been a bit on halt due to the busy end of …