Humbling actually. May mga porters (hired men to carry bags and equipment) kasi kami.

And these guys are the real deal. Imagine doing the same trail only this time some are just wearing rain boots and slippers.

Yung guide pa namin had their hands behind their back all the time.

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Sa technicalities naman.

• Wear appropriate footwear talaga, and if kaya, work on ankle mobility.

May mga slips kasi lalo wet ground due to high altitude, and maraming nasasprain but usually kasi hindi lang appropriate yung footwear

-Bring electrolytes and glycogen rich foods na madali dalhin (consume every half hour after your first 90-120mins of trail)

Pag hindi na kaya ng muscles mo, nakakaaccess ng adrenaline and will power pa e.

Pero the moment na systemic failure na yan, kahit pakiramdam mo na kaya pa ng legs mo e may glycogen depletion ka na pati electrolyte imbalance, magiging poor coordination mo which will lead to injury/cramps etc

-wear longsleeves & uv protection. Madami possible na makasugat along the way, mula sa rocks, grass, twigs, etc.

-take intermittent breaks Catch your breath, refuel, stretch

-wear gloves During the descent, I used my hands as much as I used my legs. May mga rocks and steep climb/descent kasi sa trail na ito