Local Hiking

I live right next to Peters Canyon Regional Park. The name sounds more impressive than reality. It is basically a few dirt trails around a small reservoir that is used by hikers, mountain bikers, and horse riders. Anyway, there are several small hills you can climb. If you are out of shape however, it may as well be Mount Everest. My sister has been dragging me out to hike these trails, and the first several times, I failed to climb the “big” hill.

So one afternoon, i decided to try and climb the hill without my sister around. I waited until 6:00 pm since I am more susceptible to skin cancer due to anti-rejection medication. First, I had to walk to the base of the hill, which is about one and a quarter mile so I was tired already. I ended up making it to the top of the hill but had to stop and rest twice as my heart rate jumped up to over 130. Most of the other people did not stop so it was a bit embarrassing, but I was happy I made it.

Here is the tracker data from my Apple Watch and Fitness app.

The total round trip was about 2.6 miles, and it took me a bit over an hour. I was super tired, and my legs were giving out by the time I got back home. One reason for all this exercise is to prepare for our upcoming Italy trip. I am hoping that all the tourist areas are flat.