BKBJ

Thank you for this AMA, great stuff!

I was wondering, what did your diet consist of prior to and during your ascent? Also, what was your training routine prior to ascent specifically?

Thanks for your long and well thought answer - Your "like" from me is well deserved!

This seems like an insanely intense regimen! Then again - climbing Everest is pretty extreme and probably warrants it (although by your own admission - you over-trained).

I'm trying to bulk at the moment (No Creatine or NOS or anything unnatural for me - just whey protein). I live in Chiang Mai, Thailand at the moment and my current routine consists of Cross-fit twice a week, soccer twice a week and gym 5 times a week. I'm not really training for anything specific, but I do enjoy rock-climbing on weekends and used to train with the Chinese national team when I was 14 (23 now)... I have a slender athletic build (178cm/5ft10inches and 65kg/143.3lbs) Any tips for me?