hike the Grouse Grind

The first time up is hell because you don’t really know how to pace yourself, but I did it in just over an hour my second time (shaving 15 minutes off my time)

For a serious workout that’ll really kick your ass, I suggest the Stawamas Chief – it’s like the Grind but much harder on your legs as the trail isn’t nearly as well groomed so the steps are much bigger. After doing the grind a few times without so much as feeling a little sore the next day, the Chief had me in pain for a good few days afterwards.

1:19

Not bad for a first time, I think. After a few more of these (and more time on the stair climber) I think I could shave 10-15 minutes off that fairly quickly.