In 2009 on Veteran's Day to honor my son and all veterans, I climbed the tallest structure at the Chemical Plant where I earn my living and I climbed it 8 times. This was a new record for me and as far as I know, a Plant record. Read about it here.
Yesterday was my 58th birthday, so to bump the record, I set out to do it again and top it by one if possible...and I did. The new climb record is nine back to back climbs and descents.
The ambient temperature was 92 when I began and one hour and fourteen minutes later, I believe it was a bit higher. Humidity was high - probably about 80+ %. Starting with a slight breeze which helped me remove my heat, I ran into the wall at ascent number six when the wind stopped dead.
I knew this was a bad sign and my body temperature began to creep up. Ascent seven was the same and I became hotter. Fortunately, the wind began to pick-up a bit when I started ascent eight and then nine came and... went. I briefly entertained the idea of going one more, but I thought it would make it that much harder later on to pass my own record. So, another milestone and a new year for me for new challenges.
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