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Post by cherokeetracker on Aug 14, 2015 12:41:22 GMT -5
Does anyone here, try to stay in shape for hunting? I try to walk at least 2 miles everyday, ( should be 6 miles but lets don't go there) and I try to pick areas that are off the beaten path. I like shade or Hills but you can't always get those things.( hmmm Mick Jagger..) After the Monsoon of the spring, I figured it was OK to put up the Kayak and scuba gear. For awhile I was forced to walk along a trail of concrete. Mud, and the non Support of Rubber boots, for the usual choices, left me on the concrete trail. I enjoyed it to a certain extent. When seeing someone with dogs, getting the chance to ask my usual questions,, Do you fight him? Or does the dog hunt? That little thing sure would be good for Coyote Bait. To which the revolting actions of disdain leave me feeling delusional. Did I say something wrong? Yet I have had, some quite civil conversations with Gentlemen, who with their Springer Spaniels, displayed sovereign qualities while their owner and I reminisce of majestic points, and autumn days filled with smells of burnt powder, and warm bodies of fresh game, comfortably, and securely, in the vest or bag.
But I got to get to walking,,, Two of my favorite things that happened along the now abandoned concrete trail, is most memorable. One was the four elderly citizens huddled together in low quiet conversation, just off the trail. Upon approaching them I thought I had stepped back into a time warp, or twilight Zone, because of the cannabis sativa aroma,in passing I over heard the hushed undertones of something about Glaucoma, and political ramifications of the new bill passed... onward through the fog ....
The other thing was something even more unexpected,,, This young female in her twenties was ( jogging) and pushing a 4-5 year old boy in a high tech three wheeled stroller, complete with a bag at the rear portion of the grip. The female, nor the stroller impressed me, but what came out of the Boy's mouth, abruptly grabbed my attention. He said "Mom I am tired of running, let's stop and have a snack." To which we both exchanged an exasperated glance, and then Burst into gleeful laughter.
Later,,, Charles
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Post by dougader on Aug 14, 2015 15:07:07 GMT -5
I need to get out there and do something. I had to bail early on a hike-in fishing trip because I completely pooped out on the hike. I stayed where I was and fished for cutthroat trout while the others went in to fish for chinook salmon. I caught more than they did (in both number and weight, hehe), but I am still mad about the bad shape I let myself get into.
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Post by James on Aug 14, 2015 15:42:32 GMT -5
Each new winter is colder then the last and the big hills now become small mountains. Life`s a bitch...
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Post by f3 on Aug 15, 2015 13:25:54 GMT -5
I try to hike into the lakes around where I live to fish as much as possible. In June I had my wife drop me off on the Salmon River and I walked back to Darby ,MT through the mountains. 10 days and 100 miles later I was back home.
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Post by dougader on Aug 15, 2015 17:49:43 GMT -5
I'd like to try that trip in 20 or 30 days.
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Post by COR on Aug 16, 2015 6:16:45 GMT -5
In the eastern hunting scenarios you'll encounter I believe it's a lot less prevalent but in the west especially where you are dealing with mountains, weather, and elevation extremes I have seen a couple hunts get sidetracked or slowed by day three due to out of shape hunters. To me it's as important as load development, just a lot less fun. I'll never again go hunting in the west with anyone who can't move their own weight around.
Hills are my preferred regimen when getting in shape. A weighted daypack accompany me while using the boots I'll be wearing.
We use horses so the thinking of some is that makes it easier, it makes it that much harder physically if you ask me.
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Post by cherokeetracker on Aug 16, 2015 10:17:20 GMT -5
I try to hike into the lakes around where I live to fish as much as possible. In June I had my wife drop me off on the Salmon River and I walked back to Darby ,MT through the mountains. 10 days and 100 miles later I was back home. Were you going for a Boot endorsement? hahaa You the man. That sounds awesome.
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Post by cherokeetracker on Aug 16, 2015 10:26:32 GMT -5
In the eastern hunting scenarios you'll encounter I believe it's a lot less prevalent but in the west especially where you are dealing with mountains, weather, and elevation extremes I have seen a couple hunts get sidetracked or slowed by day three due to out of shape hunters. To me it's as important as load development, just a lot less fun. I'll never again go hunting in the west with anyone who can't move their own weight around. Hills are my preferred regimen when getting in shape. A weighted daypack accompany me while using the boots I'll be wearing. We use horses so the thinking of some is that makes it easier, it makes it that much harder physically if you ask me. Your second paragraph is actually my quote. While I do not wear a daypack, I do wear boots when I am walking. To me there is nothing worse than having to "break in" boots on a trip. I do try to find any sort of hills or elevated ground to make things more strenuous. If you have to do some climbing and then are so out of braeth that you cannot perform a decent shot then shame for sure. I agree with the Horses being physically demanding. Not quite the related,,, even many people do not understand that my "Iron Horse" is physically demanding as well. This was good COR...
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Post by bulasteve on Aug 16, 2015 12:16:31 GMT -5
Middle-age, or whatever you call 56 yrs old, has snuck up and whacked me right behind the ear. As a guy that used to pack/climb/race bikes, I am quite unhappy about where I now find myself. Grouse huntin' the 'Ghaneys even, has gotten tough. Am wondering if I can even shed the 25lbs that have glommed onto my middle. Legs and arms still lean due work, I do work, me'n ole Dan Webster agree on the definition. Life, it's about moving, seeing doing, legs n lungs. The dog walking isn't quite doing it anymore.
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Post by Markbo on Aug 16, 2015 13:50:07 GMT -5
Quite a few years ago I found I had fallen into the desk job & sedintary lifestyle trap. I got up to 260lbs. When i saw my next new clothes were going to have to come from the big mans store and I couldnt mow my own yard and my ex said I looked like a Sumo wrestler I made a decision. Eat less, move more. Its simple. I cut out any snacking after dinner. That was actually hard. I was in a rut snacking till bed time. Moving had become...cumbersome. I kept it simple. Started off walking about 1 mile a day. After a couple of weeks, made it 2 miles. Then 3. At 3.5 miles a day (just a convenient route in my neighborhood) weight was coming off steady.
Over the course of 4 or 5 months maybe I was down to 202lbs. I wanted to get under 200 but unexpectedly changed jobs and my schedule/routine changed.I I remain under 210 now but still walk 3 to 3.5 miles per day. Due to some sports injuries and a little arthritis, running & heavy weights are done for me but walking and just remaining active has helped a lot. Mowing the grass, doing my own home work , hobbies, car work etc keep me relatively limber, pain free and most important - able. When I plan a trip that will require more, kicking up the pace to very brisk makes a difference I can see in just a few weeks, but depending on your starting spot I would recommend a couple months.
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Post by flyfisher66048 on Aug 16, 2015 20:46:45 GMT -5
I was in an auto accident many years back that put a major kink in my neck that stopped me from continuing martial arts training. I had shoulder surgery to fix a life time of abuse and fun. Someone showed me a picture of me, and I didn't recognize the fat person I had become. I decided that was enough. I started going to the gym to lift weights. Hired a trainer to keep me from hurting myself. i hit the gym on the way to work 5 days a week. I lost some weight, and now I'm putting it back on with muscle rather than fat. i have more than doubled the amount I can lift over some of my starting weights. In the past I dreaded the prospects of dragging out a big buck. Now it does not bother me that much
Diet - eat animals and veggies. Avoid processed foods, sugar, wheat, and corn. Lift heavy stuff Run fast for short distances preferrably up hill Walk for long distances
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Post by whitworth on Aug 17, 2015 13:47:47 GMT -5
I still do my roadwork every other day -- not as fast as I used to, but I still do it. I try to stay in shape year 'round. It comes particularly in handy when we bear hunt with dogs as it is pretty brutal.
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Post by bigbore442001 on Aug 18, 2015 8:50:00 GMT -5
Last year I lost a lot of weight but due to some issues gain some back. I found that when I was a good fifty pounds lighter I could run with the best of them, so to speak.
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Post by Markbo on Aug 25, 2015 19:40:03 GMT -5
I Diet - eat animals and veggies. Avoid processed foods, sugar, wheat, and corn. Lift heavy stuff Run fast for short distances preferrably up hill Walk for long distances Words to live by.
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Post by Snyd on Aug 26, 2015 18:05:43 GMT -5
An active lifestyle year-round is a solid foundation. Personally I downhill ski in the winter, take walks with the wifey. When spring/summer rolls around we go hiking, biking, etc. But I do train specifically for sheep hunting which is very grueling. My three legged stool is Hike, Bike, Squat. I do training hike up and down hills with weight in my pack. Starting at about 25lbs I work up to 75ish+. Rigorous cycling for cardio and legs. Squats for overall hip, legs, back and core strength. I also throw in some upper body weight training but stick with multi joint exercises like bench press, pull ups, shoulder press. I also throw in some curls and abs. After hunting season (sept) I start with a slighty different regime to get in "ski-shape" which includes squats, cycling (indoors or out weather permitting) but hiking w/pack gets replaced with a different routine. That's it for the exercise part but the two other important pars are rest and nutrition. This 55 yo body doesn't recover as fast as the 25 yo one did so I find I rest a day or two longer at times between workouts. A guy can over train. Nutrition. I pretty much eat what I want when I want Lots of moose, salmon, sheep, spuds, pasta, cheese, pbj, ice cream and greens as well.
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