Hi, Susykat
Since you live by the bay, may I suggest a great conditioning hike I am sure you are aware of in Mill Valley...
Dipsea Trail.
I suggest hiking with a gallon jug of water (8 lbs.) in your pack. Yes, going up those 671 steps can be brutal, but it is the 672nd one to look forward to.
Once you get to the beach fill up your water bottles/Camelbak and dump the rest in the ocean and hike back.
Once you get to the steps again, dump all your water except for a 3 liter bottle. Heck, a half liter. It's only 671 steps and it is all downhill!
Then, grab a snack at Whole Foods, then go to the REI, then...
There are the hills of SF.
This should prepare you for Cloud's Rest, etc.
Once you get the conditioning down, then you won't have to worry about the windows. Just enjoy the other views the MWT has to offer.
Another added training tip is to ride a stationary bike for 20-30 minutes everyday. Not as fun as Dipsea but nobody ever drowned in sweat.
Don't forget core conditioning, either. Some upper body is good, too.
Also, consider a turn around time. I give myself a 1:00 p.m. TAT. Muy importante!
Good luck to you and your BF with your training.
Be sure to take plenty of pictures of the windows! Take that, Bulldog34!
