Challenging Myself

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Am going to be 50 in less than 2 years so am going to set myself a challenge .... Walk the Inca Trail and climb Machu Picchu ...
I am overweight, smoke too much and drink too much so figured if I set myself this challenge and prepare myself more each passing day then by the time I am ready to do the walk and climb then I can say I am no longer overweight, I no longer smoke and only have the occasional drink!
Anyone out there ever completed either the walk or the climb?

I really envy you. I would love to do that. Unfortunately I have a medical condition that means a vomiting bug can be a medical emergency - not ideal in the South American wilderness.

I am 54, and I have discovered that being in your fifties is no barrier to physical fitness - I have got my brown belt in karate, and have been running since August, and can now achieve moderately respectable times and distances.

So good luck in your challenge. I would love to hear how you get on.

Wow Butterbur I am impressed at your fitness and thanks for the encouragement.