Fit to Hunt?

[BIGMIKE]

Hello everyone. I was just currious how are you guys preparing for this up coming season. For me I like to build my endurance and strenght as much as possible so when I go out, being physically fit is one less thing I have to worry about. Because, I like to push my bounderies further every year I go elk hunting. I try to go beyond the trail less travelled to find deer and elk. Right now I completted the Sound to Narrows, Seattle Rock and Roll Marathon and Seattle to Portland with my bike.  I will be going to the gym next and build on my strenght, I will also start backcountry backpacking increasing the weight of my pack every time I go out. I saw Cameron Hane's video on youtube and it lit up a fire inside me and got me all motivated. This year I will go harder, further and stay out longer than any of my buddies at Elk Camp to find my elk. I hope that I connect this year with my bow. I am excited. Below are some photos of my efforts. Happy Hunting!!!

[BIGMIKE]

Here the Seattle to Portland Photo.

[addicted]

You know what they say about hunting fitness?

"He with the fittest legs, carries the hind quarter" 

Hunting hasnt been exactly harsh on me as far as fitness goes the last couple years but this year i'm hoping to do a chamois hunt in the Alps.

So in combination of training for the hunt, and training for crosstraining i've stepped up the running, jiu jitsu rolling 3 times a week, wieghts 5 days a week, and a ruck once a week.  It's been awesome. I put on 15 pounds when i got down here without gaining any inches on the waist and then my waist measurment dropped and my weight stayed the same so i'm getting leaner. A meat carrying machine.

gotta get the right tunes and the right mind set going 

Lounden Swain Warms Up Before Match

[Armadillo]

lunatic fringe helps speed my metabolism too 

[addicted]

One of my favorite movies.

stupid youtube
I was about to go to bed but now I think i'll go jump rope and hit a heavy bag. I'll sleep better anyway.   Gotta workout twice as hard to sleep good since i'm not getting any sex. 

Rocky training 2-4 - Eye of the tiger

[Armadillo]

rockyy Love that movie

[BOWHUNTER45]

Glad someone is getting off their butt....