OtiliaJan 17, 20191 minMy anchor and my obsessionIn a crazy parallel reality, it feels like the mountain is calling me and responding to the call became an obsession. But without my goal...
OtiliaJan 16, 20192 minHow many “Everests” to climb to be worthy of the real one?It didn’t take long to come to the bitter realization that before the real summit push, there are some other mountains to climb - working...
OtiliaJan 12, 20192 minLoneliness Even if i don’t like admitting it, training for my dream is a lonely experience. I woke up at 5 o'clock or earlier and head to the gym be...
OtiliaJan 11, 20191 minPeace of mindI don’t have much time left for things not related to Everest but learning to play piano is like a massage for my brain after focusing on...
OtiliaJan 10, 20192 minIs it you tricking your mind or your mind tricking you?Sometimes when training I get angry with myself because of a thought that pops up into my mind: you need to stop, this is too much for yo...
OtiliaJan 8, 20192 minEnergy drink for the soulI made new friends: the amazing people sharing their stories over TED talks. Every time I find a new story of true grit, it is like findi...
OtiliaJan 7, 20192 minOne shotEvery unsuccessful workout I had where I didn’t reach my goals taught me that you need to push at maximum when it is the right moment bec...
OtiliaJan 5, 20192 minHow much is too much?I don’t know if I should listen to the pain and take a break or just ignore the pain and keep on going. When I do the first, a heart wren...
OtiliaJan 4, 20192 minBeing creative: fine tuning my workoutMy guide to be for Everest - Jon sent me a list with daily cardio workouts and strength training. Steve House’ new alpinism manual also o...
OtiliaDec 26, 20181 minEvery journey begins with the first stepAm I really doing this, or I’ve just lost my mind? It is 5 o’clock in the morning and I am training in the gym. So anxious about the trai...