Another thing I'd add to this thread I've learned in recent years - having a good aerobic base speeds recovery between workouts, and more importantly hunts. I first starting to hear this from Joel Jamison, then Todd Bumgardner. I did a deep dive into the topic and came across Andy Galpin as well. I find I recover between workouts and hikes/hunts given a good night sleep and adequate nutrition. I have a routine I go through after workouts and hunting day - pound 20-30-40 grams high quality protein (tenderloin is my favorite <G>), take a magnesium supplement right before bed, and get 8 hours sleep. It almost feels like magic in the AM. As long as I don't try to run to the top of the mountain every day, I can hunt every day of a week long season, and have gone as long as 7 straight days using that formula. But it takes time and effort, oftentimes mind numbing to keep your HR below a certain threshold for 1-2-3 hours at a stretch. I'm glad there is a bunch of good podcasts these days.
