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Adventure Coaching Blog
Determination is not enough
Ever heard of Cho Oyu?... no? How about Tibet? yup.. well that is where I am heading in about a month's time. The thing is that in order to climb a big mountain I have to climb a big mountain. Sound weird? And what's that got to do with me? I hear you saying...
When we set ourselves a big goal, we launch into it and get excited. Then reality hits - we need to face the pain of getting fit, or we need to have a challenging conversation, or maybe we simply need to ask for help. At that point we are faced with the question "do i really want this? I mean REALLY?" At that point many of us crumble.
Those who keep going are determined. But being determined is not enough.
We can be determined, AND going backwards and not even know it.
Its like a few months back when I was training like crazy. I was determined that I was going to be fit enough to climb Everest and I was throwing myself into it. The problem was that I was not actually training, I was wearing myself out! There was a key ingredient missing and I didn't even know it.
I was missing a way of measuring where I was relative to my goal. When I started working with an awesome Osteopath called Lawrence Cartmell (based in Wellington New Zealand) and using his advice at "The Gym" (the best and friendliest gym ever in Waikanae) things took a whole new turn. I had an amazing team helping me to objectively measure my fitness and give me feedback.
So what has that got to do with Tibet?
In discussion with Guy Cotter from Adventure Consultants it became clear that I need to measure my performance at altitude before I put it to the test on Everest. Again, just being determined is not enough. So I need to go really high - above 8000 metres - to measure how I do. So, I am heading to the world's sixth highest mountain, Cho Oyu which is 8200 metres high.
It will require ALOT of determination, courage and warm socks.
 Sarah and Cho Oyu
I will be leaving for Tibet at the end of August so things are really ramping up now. Make sure you stay tuned to hear how things develop, and as I learn lessons that might also be powerful for you and your goals.
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Wishing you a life of inspiration and adventure
Sarah Wilson
Adventure Coach
Posted by Sarah Wilson on 22nd July, 2010 | Comments
Tags: Everest, Adventure
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