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Hmm, I was a plant guy before I became an IT guy. Were you College of Ag and how the hell did you end up in Indiana?

Pilgs,
Now that sounds like some practical advice I can use. I will print off those kettle-bell exercises this a.m. that don't require such a degree of knee flexion, and try them tomorrow a.m. as this a.m. is "elliptical day" and yesterday was "weight day" at the local YMCA. I'll also try the one-arm benches, as I do the "both arm" DB bench presses, sitting military presses, biceps curls, triceps extensions, rows while kneeling on the bench.
We have an abundance of flat dirt roads here in the nearby Natn'l Forest with flat hiking "strolling trails", so the stair master, elliptical, and 10-15% grade on the treadmill-with pack on the back-has to do for now.
I will have to force myself to get up extra early, which I may have to pass on, to do the swimming as the Y pool is always crowded with either the Uber swimmers or the blue-haired ladies doing water aerobics or synchronized swimming.
Thank you so much for your advice! I am sorry I don't have pics but the site tells me my "pixels" are too many to post. My printer here at home will be humming as soon as I send this thank-you reply! Kettle-bells are being added to the redneck Southern routine. The first two weeks of August will be here before we can blink twice!

Born and raised in IN. Went to USU for graduate school and came away with an MS in Range Ecology (College of Natural Resources). Worked in that field in UT for 8 years before my wife convinced me to move back to IN. Been trying to convince her of a reverse move every since. Got to see a lot of cool parts of No. Utah for work and school.

Your 'handle' gave you away as having some plant guy in your background. Makes me chuckle.

Squat 3x8 with 275
Dead lift 2x5 with 315
Standing press 3x5 with 145
Reverse alternating pyramid of chins and dips, start with 8 chins then 2 dips work down to 2 chins and 8 dips.

Deadlift
1-1-1
315-355-375

10 rounds for time in 10 mins:
1 deadlift 355#
2 pistol squats (banded)
3 burpee pullups (jumping)

I made it through 7 rounds before being timed out.

Lower body/core yesterday; upper today.

Last couple days the 10x10 routine of deadlifts, squats, bent over rows, etc. Throw in some chin-ups, dips, box step-ups. 3 mile pack hike with 50 a couple days ago.

Ran this AM for the time in ages. 3 miles, walked some hills when the HR started bouncing around 170-180. Knees are letting me know they are there.

Still at it.

Did those orderlies ever come by?

There you go again.

I doubt if the jealously will kill you, but you are carrying around this unnecessary burden of negativity. I know, I know, what with you being younger it is hard to understand. Take comfort in the fact you are not alone and know that if I can ever help I'll stop and wait up.

Addition: This afternoon shot off 350 12 gauge. Been a great day!!!!


Addition 2: For all who think we are serious about any of this. I'm rooting for Smoke to hit a home run on his upcoming Sheep hunt. No chit.

Nurse Ratchet is on the way, she'll take care of you.

Surprised you're still up this late.

Prostrate??????

Sorry, I was asleep. And yes, I sleep prostrate but that's kind of a personal question isn't it?

You're not planning on sneaking up on me are you?

If I was would I tell you? Oh hell, it wouldn't make any difference.

Yes it would. If I know you're in the neighborhood and I want to sleep prostrate, I'll leave the sign on my butt that says "Exit Only."

You have no worries re that. This is getting a little sicko, so lets have at it later on with something else.

I'm sure it won't be all that far down the road....

Going for a pack hike. 91 when I pulled into the driveway, not sure if it is the wise thing to do, but we will see.

Did three miles today in the soggy rain. Good for making sure the rain gear is G-T-G.

Snow in the forecast for tonight and tomorrow here. You guys back east just flat out emit too much CO2.

Monday
Kettle bell workout

Tuesday
bleachers 4 sets of 6, 4 sets of 5

Wednesday
Kettle bell workout

Friday
Squats
one arm bench w/DB
step ups
pull ups
leg raises
v-ups

Saturday
bleachers- 6 sets of 6

I haven't posted in a little while but I'm still at it. Doing about 7.5 hours a week between running/biking/lifting.
Threw a 30lb bag of sand in new pack along with my turkey calls, decoys, and such. That's been a good workout chasing turks plus it'll test out the new pack for fall.

Battue - you shooting trap, skeet, sporting? My son is shooting for the school trap league this year. Been thinking about both of us joining the summer trap league at the local range and mixing in some sporting clays as we have time.

AMRAP in 20 mins:
5 pullups (banded)
10 pushups
15 squats

10 rounds + 2 reps

Today: 45 minutes on the elliptical; level 16 and ~77rpm; burned over 650 Calories (1002 according to the elliptical's optimistic estimate).

Finished the burpee challenge with 10,030 on Friday, glad to be done. Now I need to see if the soreness in my wrists, elbows and shoulders will ease a bit.