🥾 Fueling the Climb: A Perfect Hike

Written By Helena R-C

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Yesterday’s hike was a complete success—especially when it came to nutrition and hydration.

I started the day with what’s quickly become my signature breakfast:


🫐 Blueberry Summit Fuel—my pre-hike smoothie, paired with a Milton’s English muffin, a cup of chai, 500ml of water, and my daily 1000 IU of Vitamin D.

Right from the start, I felt energized, focused, and grounded.
My internal checklist for the day was simple:

  • Cover the distance

  • Keep my heart rate under 180

  • Finish injury-free

And that meant letting go of comparison.
Yes, plenty of people passed me on the trail—but I kept my competitor self happily distracted, locked in a room with snacks and a mountain view. 😉

🔁 This Is Simplify & Summit™ in Action

  • Sustain: Fuel consistently, listen to the body, stay calm.

  • Adapt: Slight tweaks to my usual sandwich = major satisfaction.

  • Clarify the Goal: It’s not about speed. It’s about sustainable strength.

⏱️ Hourly Refueling = Pure Joy

Every hour, I stopped for TrailFlow Crunch—my homemade trail mix that’s not too sweet, just the right crunch, and incredibly kind to my stomach. Same goes for my hydration strategy:
Miracle Pineapple Mix—a refreshing drink that kept my energy up without a single cramp or stomach issue.

And here's a little trail miracle:
My climbing partner—who’s strong and fast but not training or following Simplify & Summit™—hit the wall with severe cramps. I shared some of my pineapple drink, and he semi-recovered enough to continue hiking.

This is what performance preparedness looks like. Not flashy—just effective.

🥪 A Summit-Worthy Sandwich

I made one change to my usual summit sandwich, and wow—what a win.

Summit Joy Sandwich:
Peanut butter, one date, seven dried longan fruits, and half a banana.

The banana added creaminess and sweetness that turned a cold, cloudy summit into a celebration—at least for my taste buds. Even without the views, I found joy in the rocks, the trail, and the tiny picnic moment that felt like a reward.

💪 Today = Cross-Training Ready

I woke up energized and ready to tackle my cross-training session—no crashes, no soreness, and a deep sense of yes, this is working.

This hike was one of the most perfect training sessions I’ve had from a nutrition perspective—and it reminds me why small changes, done consistently, are so powerful.

Helena R-C

I’m Helena, founder of We – Community With Purpose, a global circle for bold thinkers, curious adventurers, and joyful trailblazers. Through stories, tools, and shared adventures, I help people climb toward the goals that matter most — in life, career, and on the trail. Whether I’m summiting mountains, exploring remote corners of the world, or guiding purposeful growth, my mission is simple: help you live with clarity, courage, and connection.

https://we-communitywithpurpose.com/
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