Jim Kitchen spent 10 months boxing, lifting weights and running to get ready for the trip of a lifetime.
, but I didn’t want to wait. Then I made a contact via LinkedIn with someone from Blue Origin. I emailed him about 20 times—just badgered him—and the next thing you know, I was on the March launch.In 2021 I started training for that ultramarathon. I’m a runner and have done 20-plus marathons, but I cranked up the running in anticipation of the space trip. Besides long distance, I did track workouts, running 400 and 800 meters.
]It was a two-day suborbital space course, which included training and flying in a specially designed centrifuge. The course lets you understand what the flight will be like and how to counter the challenges. It was helpful because we learned the same breathing techniques that fighter-jet pilots use to avoid becoming disoriented. The last thing I wanted to do was pass out. I was breathing well and really enjoyed the view up there.You don’t have to do it, but I’d recommend it to people.
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