Thanks for the info boys. I’ve got some reading to do! Hopefully it applies to men approaching middle age 😀.
This morning was : 6 sets of back squats 6 sets of bench( super set with squats) 3 sets of chest flys 3 sets of leg curl 3 sets of leg extensions Short ab session
Tell me the odds of putting grease on the same pancake? I Know they are there, well ice and house slippers. -Kawi
13.8 miles 42 lb pack 4400+total climb in just over 7 hrs. First trail was pretty non-existent so I bushwacked to an established trail to finish. Hip flexor started acting up but was able to stretch it out, hamstring not so much. Also found out the hard way to check water filter right before leaving for the hike. I had cleaned it last season but didn't try it before heading out. Totally blocked. Got it opened up once I got home. Lesson learned.
MTWarden - great pix
Last edited by Scott; 07/25/20.
"There is no excellance in Archery without great labor". Maurice Thompson 1879
Nothing clears a troubled mind better than shooting a bow. Fred Bear
Did a 13 mile hike yesterday with about a mile gain in elevation with either uphill or downhill gains. One thing for sure is when I hit about mile 9 i ran out of water and energy. I ate before and drank alot of fluids before depature. Was trying to get my tibets broken in , glad I took my Brooks for the last couple of miles. It was about 95° yesterday and muggy. My pack weighed about 25lbs was alot lighter on the return trip.
What kinda snacks do you take with you to keep up your energy levels?
I learned a ton about eating and staying hydrated with doing a bunch if mountain ultra's; actually I should rephrase that I first learned a ton about what not to do
When I'm hiking (or hunting) I try and nibble something about every hour or two- usually a half bar (lately Kind bars, before that Mojo bars), I make sure I'm drinking something hourly as well. If it's hot I usually take an electrolyte (Salt tabs or Endurolytes) about every three hours or so- it was more often when I was running a lot.
I tried several mixes (Tailwind, Perpeteum) that incorporated calories, electrolytes and water in one bottle and while convenient, didn't sit well with my stomach. I also tried gels, again convenient, but didn't do well with my stomach.