This is my eighth time in the Himalaya. They have consistently crushed and humbled me. Acclimatization goes well but a respiratory problem always follows. This kicks off a nasty cycle of coughing, poor sleep, high heart rate, and finally a stressed body that just can’t do what I trained it for. This trip has been no different and now that we’re facing our trail running goal I’m questioning my form. @kimberly.strom and I have a few days before we have to make decisions based on our conditions.@danpatitucci via Instagram