are you in elk shape 15 wks to go

[ORCA_SIX]

I spent the weekend lugging around concrete and treated 6" x 6" posts.  Then 11 miles last night in prep for the upcoming half marathon.  I would rather be hiking or packing out an elk quarter but I need to do something to pass the time.  Keep up the work fellas!

Are you participating in the Rock and Roll Marathon? I will be running in it.

[dreamingbig]

No, not that one... a friend asked me to run the North Olympic Discovery half marathon on June 5th.

[PlateauNDN]

I'm in no where near the shape I was in last fall. I've gained 14lbs in 4months, and lost all intrest in getting back in shape.
My wife asked me , "what would it take for you to get back in shape?" 
Me:   " nothing rite now, Hunting don't start untill October."
Maybe if the drawing results produce a tag for me or my son, I'll get the hunger back.
 

  Wife said the same thing!

[BOWHUNTER45]

If I could just hunt turkey one more week and cover the ground I just covered guaranteed I could run to Montana !!!! 

[Instinct]

I just started my walks last week started wth 35lbs of rocks n the pack did a couple small distance hikes of 4 or 5 miles then I bumped up the lbs to 50 today. Few more hikes like that then be challenging myself up to the back country lakes and day hikes bymid june early july. Just need to start eating better blaw! 

[bwhntr2819]

Great bull.  Finding the motivation to get in shape has always been tough for me.  Last late season I think I gained upwards of five pounds just from eating alot at camp.  I shot a cow and had a 3 mile downhill pack out - 1 trip with guys packing about 75 lbs each of boned out meat.  Kicked my a$$ and made me determined to be in better shape all around.  Some guys at work had been doing the Insanity workout with great results.  I started it in January this year and have done 2 whole rounds (about 120 days).  I've lost 40 pounds and feel like a million bucks every day.  It is some serious cardio and plyo work.   Going to do another round or move on to the Asylum workout next week.  Also started eating less and better food, cut back on the homebrew and Pendletons, and started running.  Would totally recommend the Insanity videos to any elk hunter.  Bring on elk season and locked gates!!

[bowsandhose]

during my 08 elk hunt i ate like a pig and still lost 20lbs and i didn't think i had 20 to lose 
but i guess running those hills and packing two bulls out will do that to ya, i wish i could have that training program every year  come on WA draw

[bucklucky]

Travis, your just an animal 

[huntnnw]

I weight lift 5 days a week, stair climb and run..recently started hot yoga..thats an experience

[bowsandhose]

I weight lift 5 days a week, stair climb and run..recently started hot yoga..thats an experience

must be rough a bunch of hot flexable scantly clad ladys   

[archery288]

Always in shape for elk season!! It can't get here quick enough....    Started the insanity workout DVD series about 4 weeks ago.  For those of you who want a hard workout and want to get in the best shape of your life - do it this series or P90X.. Both are great and you'll be ready to pound the hills!

Muleysniper is doing P90x right now, I think he can contest!

[jmoyer2]

Weights and Cardio 5 days a week and have not touched any Alchohol in 6 weeks. Gonna join a Cross fit program in July to really set it off for the high country. It is amazing how my body has reacted to no alchohol, I have noticed more lean muscle and lost 6lbs from my mid section. Not gonna have a drink till the Montana bull hits the ground. 17 years of drinking and stopped cold turkey with no cravings or side effects. Just a "elkaholic" now.   Bring it!

you are absolutely right. I have gone 4 weeks now with no alcohol and have lost 15 lbs. Getting ready for the new mexico high country

[rock]

Right now i am doin football workouts 5 days a week, running 3 miles 7 days, swimming 1/2 miles 6 days, and Mountain bike 15 miles at least once. There is never a day when i'm not sore, Lmao 

[TheHunt]

I have started and I am sore most every day.  What do you all do to alleviate the pain?

[rock]

Stretch, drink lots of water and stay hydrated and stretch, i do low weight with lots of reps. That helps with the endurance. low reps and high weight just makes you look stronger,.