One Week

One week till departure date! I pulled out my duffel and have it sitting in my room. I'll slowly start putting stuff in and checking off my list. I've been to REI almost everyday this week (buying, returning, looking, etc.)! I've been checking over my own gear and re-reading the itinerary. Seems like it will never get here!

Last minute REI purchases!

I've been resting up this week with little to no running. Trusting my training is always hard for me, and I learned the importance of tapering the hard way. (I've had a few ugly races!)

My last big training run was here this last Saturday, which consisted of 30 miles up and down the Mt. Evans road. Being able to do this showed me that I have put in the work, and that I should give myself more credit than I think I actually do. I think I am ready to go physically, as I have ever felt more fit than I am today. I still am a little unsure, but I continually remind myself, 'Can you really know whether or not you are ready to climb a 19k ft mountain?' So as I mentioned before- there is almost nothing I can do at this point besides trust my training and rest up! 

Sunrise on Mt. Evans!