There’s a lot to be said for facing your fears. A lot to be said for getting out of your comfort zone. A lot to be said for trying new things. The fittest person in the world can change up a workout, and they’re still the fittest in the world, right?
Which is why Nathan, John John, and a crew of their friends decided to leave the water and hike the ridges of their home island. Nate, especially, is a fan of punishing workouts – in the heat of the day. So, with 40-pound packs on their backs, they worked to see how fast they could make their hearts beat.
John John Florence has a bit of a fear of heights, according to Nate’s Instagram. And although anyone would likely feel a bit of a flutter in their chest when standing on a wet, grassy cliff’s edge while the wind tries to push you off, John may have had more butterflies than most. But they did it, and the views, coupled with the sense of accomplishment, likely made the whole thing worthwhile.
