Part 2 : How I Trained for Kinabalu - My Journey to the Summit

Preparing for Mount Kinabalu was a journey that required consistency, planning, and understanding my body’s limits. Here's a detailed breakdown of my training routine and strategies that helped me reached the peak and came down safely. 1. Building a Base with Weekly Hikes For a year leading up to the climb, I made it a point to hike once a week. These hikes ranged between 7 to 10 kilometers, focusing on building endurance and getting my body accustomed to long-distance trekking. Consistency was key, as it laid a solid foundation for more intensive training closer to the climb. 2. Intensifying Training Two Months Before Two months prior to my Kinabalu climb, I started stair training to mimic the steep ascent of the mountain. I used the staircase in my building, climbing up and down seven flights of stairs for 30 rounds. This session took about 1.5 hours and was a true test of both my stamina and mental strength. It was exhausting at first, but over time, I noticed my legs growing st...