First order of business... survival. Including but not limited to building shelters (those tropical storms can be murder... literally), finding food, building fire(s) and creating weapons from "stone knives and bearskins" :wink2: But of utmost importance... finding a fresh water source, if you ain't got that... might as well slit your wrists and go swimming in the ocean.
After all is said and done, explore the entire island for other signs of life (including edible ones).
That done, then pick a nice stretch of sandy beach, do my best to measure out a mile or 1/2 or even a 1/4 and use that as a place to run. Other workouts can be managed in any number of ways. Repetitively climbing the highest point on the island (if any) but do be wary of sharp volcanic rocks and falling debris. Wander the jungle in the night (with whatever improvised weapons you've made) to better enhance your night vision and hearing... (not quite as easy for me though
), swim in the surf, against the surf to tone up those muscles.
Start building a sturdy raft. You wanna live forever?
For those who think they'd go crazy being all alone on that island year after year ... you'd probably would. Better to learn to enjoy your own company for periods at a stretch than to go ruddy mad and take a long walk into the ocean.
After all is said and done, explore the entire island for other signs of life (including edible ones).
That done, then pick a nice stretch of sandy beach, do my best to measure out a mile or 1/2 or even a 1/4 and use that as a place to run. Other workouts can be managed in any number of ways. Repetitively climbing the highest point on the island (if any) but do be wary of sharp volcanic rocks and falling debris. Wander the jungle in the night (with whatever improvised weapons you've made) to better enhance your night vision and hearing... (not quite as easy for me though
), swim in the surf, against the surf to tone up those muscles. Start building a sturdy raft. You wanna live forever?
For those who think they'd go crazy being all alone on that island year after year ... you'd probably would. Better to learn to enjoy your own company for periods at a stretch than to go ruddy mad and take a long walk into the ocean.
