As my Nepal adventure draws nearer and as my injured calf muscle continues to recover it is essential that I begin training again. This evening I started with an easy 2-mile walk on level ground with no pack. From here I will build up to at least a few 10-mile hikes before I leave at the end of the month. I paused for the sunset as I began my lap at the Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. I finished by the light of my flashlight which will be the norm for any after-work outings since it is getting dark very early now.