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

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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...

Cool Things I Did in 2024

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1. Graduated ED in Real Estate. Finally leveled up and feeling accomplished. 2. Went on 52 hikes (sometimes twice a week!) and summited Mount Kinabalu, Gunung Besar Hantu, Gunung Gap & Gus, Gunung Datuk, Gunung Alai, Gunung Angsi, Bukit Kutu, and so many more. 3. Adopted Luna and Leo, my new fur babies who’ve completely stolen my heart and brought so much joy into our home. 4. Picked up my pool cue again and realized I’ve still got it! 5. Moved to a new office. A fresh space with new energy always feels amazing. 6. Started camping with my loved ones. There’s nothing like stars, campfires, and quality time in nature. 7. Changed Maher to a better school, and seeing him happy, thriving, and enjoying himself has been such a rewarding decision. 8. Broke through the hardest season at work. This one deserves its own spotlight. It was my toughest year in real estate, but I pushed through and came out stronger, and I couldn’t be prouder of that. What a year it has been. The realization that...