Always upward

Every time I see a stairway, I always seem to be looking up and it always seems a long way to go. Of course, I prefer this to the
alternative. At least I am able to pick my steps and avoid the loose steps. If the railing is sturdy and the knees hold out, then I should be ok. But sometimes I get tired of climbing. My back
hurts, I get hot or thirsty, it just plain get hard. That's when I
need help. The question is......do I have the good sense to ask
for it? We will see......