A Journey Of 1000 Miles..

..begins with an expensive gym membership and a trip to GNC. 

Yesterday was day one of my journey to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro, something my brother and I have been planning for almost three years now. The trip got pushed back by work, then other vacations, but 2011 is the year, and I couldn't be more excited for the challenge. 

While many people go climb Kili with little to no prep, I don't plan on being that person. If I'm going to spend all this money, then damnit, I'm getting to the top!

So not only am I making an investment for this trip, but I'm making an investment to myself. I'm bound and determined to be in the best shape possible before I travel to Africa in less than a year. That means gym time, protein shakes, and, sadly enough, less beer. 

Now, I'm not in bad shape currently. I spend seven days a week on the soccer field, at least two of those days including actual games, so I've got a base to work off of, but I want to be much fitter and stronger. 

Day 1 Workout:
1 mile run -- 11:00
Arm and Ab work out -- 30 minutes
Riding -- 1 hour

It made me a little ill that I ran a mile and only burned 100 calories. I'm sure this blog will eventually fill up with my hatred of the word 'calorie'.