June 2 2009 at my daughter's graduation
Yes, that’s me. Fat, overweight, and out of shape. And yes, I want to climb Mount Everest on my 75th Birthday to become the oldest person to have done it. As of this writing the record is held by Katsusuke Yanagisawa of Japan, who was 71 years old when he reached the summit in May 2007 according to BBC news. When I set my goal back in 2003, the oldest person to have done it was 64.
Last month, I revisited my goal, and blogged about it in one of my other blogs.
Now, I realize that I am no where near being in shape to do it today, and I am only 55; but I also realize that if I don’t get started now, I will not be in shape to do it when the time arrives in 20 years from now. So, I ‘ve set about a plan to make the first run in five years, and then every five years or so to keep me in shape and keep the goal alive and myself motivated.
I am setting up this blog to chronicle my journey to the top of the world. I hope you’ll come along with me virtually, if not physically.
Do you have, or have you ever had a BIG Dream? Did you fulfill it? If so, how did you do it? If not, what are you doing now to make it happen? Share it in the comments and let’s help each other fulfill our Big Dream.
Tags: Big Dream, Everest, Mount Everest, Mt Everest
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