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Happy New Year everyone. A new year to get (or stay! ) in shape. I came close to reaching my 2000 trail mile goal last year (1933); going to try again this year. I plan on participating in the 2018 Bob Marshall Open again this year- the traverse will be the longest to date- depending on route chosen, 140+ miles. I enjoyed elk season thoroughly this past fall (despite not harvesting one) due in large part to being in good shape- my goal is to be in even better shape yet from the upcoming season.

So please feel free to check in with your workouts, fitness goals, questions and anything else!

Mike

After packing a cow out 3 miles one way in crusty snow the last two days, my fitness regime is going to include 16 oz curls for a while.

Good luck to all who try to match.

well earned

started the new year on the right foot- a 5 mile loop up to Mt Helena on snowshoes

Wendler week 2 deadlifts, overhead press 3/3/3+, dips 3x25, pull-ups 3x11, core

First workout of the New Year today (Tuesday). Cardio, mostly upper body, ski erg machine and arm bike for 40 minutes combined, followed by 20 minutes on the stationary bike.

I applaud all of the New Year's resolution new people in the gym, but it does get crowded this time of year. At least for a few weeks.

I am just recovering from a self induced low back strain that occurred 7 weeks ago. I am back on my cardio routine but no lifting for a few more weeks. I leave next Monday or Tuesday for a 2-3 week wolf/coyote hunt in Idaho and suspect that snowshoeing and pulling my sled may kick my butt. At least the snow shouldn't be as deep as last year.

Oh well, 'what doesn't kill you makes you stronger'.

Except bears, bears will kill you.


mike r

Cardio using lower body today, 30 minutes stair intervals and 30 minutes bike intervals, 820 calories.

Working out on a rowing machine while watching Vikings.

wasn’t much of a workout; I picked up a new rifle, but it only weighs 5.5 lbs

Lower body/core today.

chilly 3-ish miles on the trails for Tiny Elvis and I, no relief in sight- we almost made it to 10

75 minutes on bike trainer this morning. Second ride this week. Also 30min on treadmill at 12% grade and 3.3 mph.

Not necessarily backpack hunting related, but I plan to hit 405 for deadlifts and 315 for squats this year.

I am moving from 450 ft ASL to 5500 ft ASL within the next month, and after my experience hunting elk at 8-9k ft this year I will focus on uphill hiking with weight in my pack and the stair master this year, along with getting up above 8k as much as possible this summer.

uphills (and downs) with a pack is one of the best targeted exercises for bi game hunting there is (the old stairmaster isn’t too bad either :D)

Dog hikes in 12-15 F with some wind. Keep moving and all is good. Stop and the chill comes quick. Merlot loves it.

Stairmaster: 30minutes, 4/5 days per week. Weights--3/4 days per week, the usual, but cutting down on the waiting between sets. Core items--wall balls, planks.

Need to lose a few, so paying more attention to the eating. Upping the vegetables and fruits. This years protein kill tastes about as good as it gets.

Should work on the glutes since the gals don't pinch me as often as some of our posters.

That's not surprising. It takes more than just glutes you can crack walnuts with.

You must also project the aura of the most interesting man in the gym.

And that my friend takes panache. Google it.

a heat wave rolled through today, we made it to the teens
3.5 trail miles with the wife and Tiny E

Almost forgot, I was so busy advising Harry.

Upper body today. Chicks love biceps too.

Unfortunately age has had a vapid effect on your panache. A grown man, dare I say statesman, showing off by cracking walnuts between his cheeks in the gym most definitely lacks panache.

Just think what that looks like? Ohhhhhhh, really just stop, before it gets out of hand.

OK, I admit it. They were only pecans.