Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Endurance

Sometimes we underestimate the abilities of young children... Our recent trip to Havasupai revealed the physical and mental strength of my 5-year-old son. It was a 10-mile hike (one way) into the deserts of Grand Canyon. The hike consisted of about 3000 feet rapid change in elevation in the beginning followed by 8.5 miles of almost flat, hot and dry canyons. Not a cake walk for a 5-year old. He did need coaxing and cajoling... A little bit of pushing and carrying... However on our return hike, he did much better than all the adults at the switchbacks. He lead our group out of the canyon... He showed me the power of true endurance... And he very well deserves the endurance badge!!!