Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas hope yours was filled with Family and Friends as mine was. I started my training or should I say,I tried to start my training program, things got a little crazy with the Holidays. It seems the hours and the days fly by way to quickly, especially in December. I had the opportunity meeting the "Climb Against the Odds 2014" team via phone call a few weeks ago. What a great group of people. We all have different reasons for climbing yet we can all agree the biggest reason is to continue pushing prevention. As I was listening to my team I realized,yup,I'm one of the oldest. No worries, all that means is I need to train harder so I can keep up. Now some may say I'm an "over achiever" nope,just a "older achiever". My Opa used to say "Surround yourself with young people, it keeps your spirits young". I wish you and yours a safe and healthy New Year. Here's a thought for today... "People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well neither does bathing-that's why we recommend it daily" - Zig Ziglar Signing off for now...be well...snips

Time to start training

Well,it time to start training for the "Climb".For the next 6 months I will be posting "month by month" my training guide. I will be focusing on Aerobic(running), Anaerobic (climbing stairs or stair step machine with a weighted backpack),Strength (free-weights, stretch (yoga, yup I'm trying to become a pretzel), Hiking, and a once a month a "Team Hike"(with friends), also Intensity using my MHR (Maximum Heart Rate, which is the fastest your heart can beat for one minute). Here is the formula to find that number: 210-(1/2 your age)-(5% of your body weight in pounds)+ 4 (if you are a male)= MHR in beats/minute So, I am 56 yrs old weighing 130 pounds:210-(56 divided by 2)-(130 x .05)= MHR 210-28-6.5= 175.5 beats per minute is my MHR Zone training is exercising within specific heart rate zones. Zones are defined as number of heart beats measured as a percentage of you MHR. Here's a rundown,Zone 1: walking briskly, Zone 2: jogging slowly, Zone 3: easy running, Zone 4: going hard-running fast for a limited amount of time, Zone 5: running all out-short bursts only. Whew, did you get all that? I welcome you to join me so we can become strong together! December; Training Mode: Days Per Week: Time: Intensity: Specifics: Aerobic 3 20 min 60% MHR Strength 2 30 min 2 sets of 12-15 reps 8-10 exercises:4 lower,3-4 upper, 1-2 core Anaerobic 0 Stretch 2 30 min Yoga Hike 1 2 hours 15-20 lb pack Training hike,aim for 3.5 hours with an elevation 1,000 ft carrying a 15 lb pack Finally, have fun,and enjoy, their is no better feeling than a strong body!!

Welcome... In the next 7 months I will be blogging my journey to the Climb. I have had no mountaineering experience, however I have hiked a bit. Ah, yes, this will be an interesting journey.I will be posting my monthly training schedule and anything else that happens to come my way. I invite you too join me in this new world of mine. December will be my start, so I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. Take time and give thanks for all we have, from family too friends, we are all very lucky...and most of all "KEEP SMILING"! "Together we can make a difference" be well.....nancy (snips)

Welcome to my journey!

Klimah “Climbs Against the Odds”

Support my Climb to prevent Breast Cancer

 

On June 15th-20th 2014, I will be heading to Northern California for one of the biggest challenges of my life. I, along with 35 women and men, will be climbing Mount Shasta – elevation 14,179 ft. I’m doing this in support of the Breast Cancer Fund, which focuses on breast cancer prevention. One out of eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer which is why The Breast Cancer Fund continually fights to eliminate our exposure to the toxic chemicals and radiation that is in our environment.

I have never been more passionate and motivated than now. I, too, have experienced pain and loss through family members and friends…it’s devastating. As a 56 year old woman and hairdresser of more than 30 years, I have shaved the heads of too many women both in my personal life and my professional career due to the effects of chemotherapy. Just when they think things are going well, with a heavy heart, I shave their heads again.

As blessed as I am, I know life can change in an instant and that is why the time is NOW for me to do my best to help make a difference. I owe this climb to the all the women and men fighting this horrific disease and to our loved ones that lost their battle. And to all the survivors…for they are my HEROES.

You can help me reach my goal of $6,000.00 (in hopes of exceeding that amount!) with your donation. With a donation of $100.00 or more, you can opt to dedicate a prayer flag. In the Tibetan tradition, prayer flags fly from the housetops, trees and mountain passes/wherever the wind can catch and carry their message of hope. The Breast Cancer Fund adopted this tradition to honor those who have faced breast cancer, and encourage climbers to carry their own inscribed prayer flags up the mountain. You can/will receive a prayer flag inscribed with your honoree’s name, along with a personal message. A duplicate prayer flag will be given to me to carry as I hike to the top of Mount Shasta. Later, your prayer flag will become part of the “Climb Against the Odds” permanent traveling collection.

There are two ways to donate, online or by check. Online donors www.climbagainsttheodds2014. (click on “donate to a climber”) or donate by check; make payable to “Breast Cancer Fund” and in the memo field enter “ Nancy Klimah 2014”. Mail check to Nancy Klimah, 1638 Manhattan Street, Bolingbrook, IL 60490. You will receive documentation of your charitable contribution.

This climb will be a privilege and a journey not to be forgotten. With your support I know it can be done. “Our bodies are our home. If we don’t take care of our home, where will we live?” –Unknown
Thank you, be well!

Nancy Klimah (aka “Snips”)
“Together we can make difference”