Dunes are an excellent fitness test!
For the second year in a row on my birthday, I have been blessed to climb these stairs. Last year, I was recovering from a bad bike fall, but I was able to do the hike with a little bit of knee pain and a good knee wrap. This year, I felt great. The stairs were an effort, but I was not totally winded or out of energy to keep going up and down the dunes. Walking through the sand uphill is also a challenge that I met. Woo hoo! In fact, on this trip, we did some serious walking every day and I did pretty well energy wise. It occurred to me that all my walking at home for my Fitbit has really started to pay off. I strive to hit 8K steps a day. Maybe I can bump that up soon. And if the weather ever cooperates at home, perhaps I can get back on my bike. I would love to ride this fall.
This is the reward for making the effort...what a view from the top!
Such a beautiful place to walk -- it wouldn't seem like exercise. I know what you mean about walking in sand, a little (lot) extra workout. Good for you for progress!!!
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