What's what

Well, after testing myself and seeing what all I'm able of doing, it's clear to me that I've improved strength and endurance of hiking at the expense of speed. My hamstrings are still a little weak and still need rehab. I'm working at getting back to the speed/endurance of running I used to be at (10K at a 7:30 min/mile pace) while improving flexibility and strength of my hamstrings

What's next?

That's right. What is the next challenge? Suggestions? I'm thinking of returning to Peru to do Artesonraju and possibly go back to finish Quitaraju. I'm thinking next summer. Looking for suggestions on training and possible problems with the plan.

One week after returning

For the first 3 days after returning, I slept like the dead. Unfortunately, I'd wake up in the morning as tired as when I went to bed. I suspect I had been running on sleep deprivation for a week or so. By Thursday, I woke up and finally felt like myself.

Additionally, I found that I had pulled my right quadriceps at some point. It showed up when I tried to run and within a half dozen strides, I was completely lame. At a week out, I'm just now able to jog without pain. I figure it'll be another week or so before I'll be able to actually run. Climbed today. Felt good.