Yesterday we decided to work on our hiking so, even though it was raining, we climbed the Grouse Grind here in Vancouver. I hadn't slept much the night before and I could barely move my shoulder. But I figured I didn't need much range of motion, just forward and back to move the hiking staffs. The Grind has a 2,610' elevation gain over 1.8 miles, average grade of 31%, much like climbing a ladder with rocks and roots instead of rungs, referred to as "Mother Nature's Stairmaster". Doug did it in 2hrs 5min; me: 2hrs 11min. The unofficial record is 23min 48 sec. I passed one person and was passed by all the many others. At the 25% mark Doug asked if I wanted to turn around. Glad I didn't have a mirror as he said later I looked pretty wretched. Funny how much more able I feel when I push beyond personal limits. (I'm stiff today, believe it!)