The Idiot always tries to kick off a MedTrek in fairly decent shape and knows that reaching the right level of fitness involves not only physical training but also a decent diet. When it comes to hiking you are what you carry — and a few pounds less is easier on the feet, heart and sole(s).
Although The Idiot does not subscribe to any particular diet or dietary trend, here’s what he took in during the past three days to prepare for the 648-kilometer MedTrek around Cyprus from April 16-June 8.
Saturday, April 4 – Exercise: Swimming and Hiking.
Breakfast, before the walk to a 45-minute workout in a pool, was fairly spartan.
How The Idiot looked when he left for his morning swim and hike.
The Idiot prepared a simple seafood salad — topped off with yoghurt and an orange — for lunch.
Dinner for two included pork loins, Portobello mushrooms and spinach.
Sunday, April 5, Easter – Exercise: Wet Walk
The Idiot had a sensible breakfast and lunch before heading to an Easter dinner at a friend’s where he was asked to bring “CARBS!”. To meet his host’s request, he prepared a yin-and-yang-looking BBQ bean and potato dish.
The Idiot kicked off Easter with his typical breakfast: Cheerios, a banana, water and low-acid coffee.
Lunch was pure health: avocado, salmon, green beans and an orange.
His Easter dinner host wanted “CARBS!” and The Idiot prepared a yin-and-yang bean-and-potato combo.
Easter dinner featured ham and was followed by a fruit salad.
Monday, April 6 – Exercise: Spinning, Pump, Long Hike
After his traditional Cheerios-and-banana breakfast, The Idiot interrupted his training hike with a stop at the iconic Lim’s Cafe in Redding, CA, where he gleefully ordered the war wonton soup. He rebounded that evening, after a long day’s walk, with lighter fare.
After walking ten kilometers on a cloudy day, the war wonton soup at Lim’s Cafe was an ideal lunch.
A light evening dinner featured tilapia and spinach.
Cyprus here he comes.
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