I’m back from my adventure in North Wales and hopefully my legs will be recovered enough for tomorrow’s new block of Team Achieve @ Home.
It was an epic trip and the weather gods of North Wales were very kind to us. We didn’t complete the full challenge which I’ll write more about over the next week.
I did learn one very important lesson though; a short cut for one person might be petrifying for another.
When researching the route, I found a descent off Snowdon that would save us a couple of miles. It looked ok on paper and not too bad on the map.
In real life, it was had sections of around 70 degrees on slippy dewy grass, amazing if you’re a sheep not so much for an 87kg man with a rucksack stuffed to the brim with snacks. It was very slow going to ensure we didn’t come a cropper and slide 800m to our demise.
it saved us the distance but my feet hurt more because of the terrain and in terms of time, maybe only 10 minutes instead of the expected 90.
I see the same happen in the diet world all of the time. Somebody trying the latest keto, vegan, carnivore, juice, soup, lemon zest in the nostril to control cravings fad and getting rapid results and their friends trying the same and feeling like they are going to die.
No approach works for everybody who try’s it, some people will thrive on a plant based diet, others on a high fats and meat one.
Our members generally do long term because we help them understand how to find what works for them as individuals. Sometimes it takes a bit of time to work it out, it’s worth the effort.
The same is true with exercise. Some will find HIIT amazing, others will love to go for a run, others will try either and find their kneecaps next to the bed in the morning.
Having access to a coach will help you make informed decisions with your food and exercise choices.
We start a new four week block tomorrow, you can sign up at – https://achievebootcamp.co.uk/
Darren “find your own way” Checkley
