Dana's Grand Canyon Rim-To-Rim Hike

26 Miles. One Goal: A Cure for Ataxia.

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Hello, friends! 🌟 Welcome to my blog.  I’m excited for you to join me on my journey of preparation and adventure as I gear up for the ultimate challenge: a 26-mile rim-to-rim hike in the majestic Grand Canyon! 🏞

This isn’t just any hike—it’s a test of endurance, strength, and determination, all for a noble cause: raising funds for Ataxia research. 🚶‍♂️💪

Here, you’ll find updates on my training progress, insights into the highs and lows, and a peek into the breathtaking beauty at the canyon on the day of the hike. From the North Rim to the South Rim, every step is a story, and I can’t wait to share it with you. 🌄

Countdown to the Grand Canyon Hike: October 18, 2025! ⏳

  • Training Week 1

    Training Week 1

    Rim to Rim Training Week 1 . This was the kickoff week. My goal this week was to get my butt to the gym and get acclimated to this gym and all the equipment. Honestly, I wasn’t looking forward to it, but once I got there, I got into a groove and it was okay.

    The gym I go to is very small which is a good thing. Most of the members are normal people on a fitness journey just like me. One of the exercises on my training plan was the leg press.  I couldn’t figure out how to operate that machine! I knew I had to ask someone for help, so I approached the only person in the area.

    What a nice guy who helped me! He was so nice and helped me no questions asked, although he was pretty fit and I’m wondering what he must have been thinking to himself. But he was fantastic. Got me set up with that machine, and I was well on my way. And I woke up, the day after thinking I’d be really sore, and I wasn’t that sore, so that was very encouraging.

    So that’s it, for week one. We’ll see what week two brings. And in terms of mileage, I have clocked 16 miles. And it goes up from here. So we’ll see how it goes. Until next week.