Yesterday I started my training in preparation to tackle Arizona’ Mount Humphries in June. I and about 20 people from my son’s Boy Scout troop hiked the Marcus Landslide Trail. Near the end of that trail we created a loop by hitting the Boulder Trail, Pemberton Trail, and Rock Knob Trail. Total hike was 5.8 miles in 60-68° F weather.
It’s a mostly flat course and an easy walk. It was no physical strain at all at the time. But I had some muscle cramps in bed last night and some soreness around my hips and thighs today. The soreness is a good sign. I’m embarrassed I’m not in better shape.
The scouts are doing a 20-mile hike in March for the Hiking merit badge. I’ll be right there with them, Lord willing.
Steve Parker, M.D.
Cholla cactus
That vertical rock formation in the center is called a mushroom
Advanced Mediterranean Diet 