Tag Archives: Everest in May

When Pierpoint says he’s coming for you. You run… Heinrich “Spartacus” Henstock Wow. Wowwy, wow, wow, wow. I posted yesterday that the leader in miles rucked had commented that he would be taking over on steps (stairs) climbed as soon as he got home from where he was at currently. He didn’t have stairs toContinue reading “Everest in May – Day 22”

Go down swinging. And I’ll tell you, if you fight with all you have, more often than not, you won’t go down at all. You will win. Jocko Willink Week 3 stats and leader board, on time, as promised. Miles – Week 1, 2 & 3 Leaders 1st Place: Pierpoint 2nd Place: JJ Watson 3rd Place: Mike DenmonContinue reading “Everest in May – Week 3 Results: The Leaderboard”

You don’t really conquer a mountain, you conquer yourself. You overcome sickness and everything else – your pains, aches, fears – to reach the summit. Jim Whittaker On Day 21, we had our first challenger to summit via miles rucked. 114.31 miles on-the-dot at the end of Day 21. And he has already warned thatContinue reading “Everest in May – Day 21”

If by some fiat I had to restrict all this writing to one sentence, this is the one I would choose: The summit of Mt. Everest is marine limestone. John McPhee For any geology nerds here, you should comprehend the meaning behind the above quote. For those that are not geology nerds, the gist ofContinue reading “Everest in May – Day 20”

While on top of Everest, I looked across the valley towards the great peak Makalu and mentally worked out a route about how it could be climbed. It showed me that even though I was standing on top of the world, it wasn’t the end of everything. I was still looking beyond to other interestingContinue reading “Everest in May – Day 19”

Do the reps. Brandon Vera Day 18 and my back felt almost normal, so i picked it up a little to see how I responded. Longer I wait, the longer it will take for me to get this done, so I am really hoping that I can get back to normal and put some milesContinue reading “Everest in May – Day 18”

The wonderful things in life are the things you do, not the things you have. Reinhold Messner Day 17 and my back is still not 100%, so I am taking this opportunity to go a little easier and focus on recovering. More than likely, Day 19 I will be back to 100%. Just means IContinue reading “Everest in May – Day 17”

Good leaders don’t make excuses. Instead, they figure out a way to get things done. Jocko Willink So, my back seized up on May 15th, 2023. I call it the Ides of Mike. This has significantly limited my rucking miles but steps without a pack seem to be okay. So I will find a wayContinue reading “Everest in May – Day 16”

So, let this be said: the gauntlet has been thrown down, but the faculty have answered, and answered with vigor. Professor Gerald Lambeau, Fields Medal Winner So, I think the updated rankings might have renewed some vigor, since Day 15 saw an increase in activity. It wasn’t a record day, but ti was definitely anContinue reading “Everest in May – Day 15”

The Leaderboard Everyone has a will to win but very few have the will to prepare to win. Vince Lombardi Week 2 stats and leader board, on time, as promised. Miles – Week 1 & 2 Leaders 1st Place: Pierpoint 2nd Place: JJ Watson 3rd Place: Mike Denmon Steps (Stairs) – Week 1 Leaders 1st Place: Cardoso 2nd Place: HeinrichContinue reading “Everest in May – Week 2 Results”