I have come to the sad conculsion that I am not in any kind of physical shape for the apocalypse. I just read the pre-notes for the Survivial School I am taking this weekend. The first piece of advice he gives is to arrive to the class in shape. Apparently wandering around the desert all day looking for edible plants can wear a man out. The improtance of being in physical shape is one of the best things one can do to get ready has popped up multiple times in prepper books and forums.
I believe I am in the worst shape of my life. The 6 mile hike I did a couple of weekends ago zapped me for two days.
Unfortunately, it is difficult for me to find the build the habit of exercising on a regular bais. Lately I have been thinking that maybe a goal would help and then the warrior dash crossed my radar. I missed the one held last weekend, but perhaps I should set the goal to run the “3.4 Hellish Miles” next year. Assuming society still exists come April 2012.
In the meantime, I have been doing more of the the only type of execise I really enjoy, which is hiking. This week I managed to go for three steep but quick hikes.
Next weekend I am taking a survival class for four days, we are going to walk a lot. I hope I am ready.
Below: Saw this tree blooming in the desert. Anybody got any idea what it is? It is pink flowers, and short stubby leaves. More photos at the flickr page, follow the link from the photo.
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I have some great work out videos you can burn! Is that a “fairy duster” tree? Thats what we call them…but I might have made it up.