Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on July 27, 2010, 12:21:49 PM
Post by: let.it.fly on July 27, 2010, 12:24:49 PM
Post by: ELKBURGER on July 27, 2010, 12:28:41 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 27, 2010, 12:33:55 PM
Post by: saylean on July 27, 2010, 12:43:25 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on July 27, 2010, 01:03:46 PM
Post by: runamuk on July 27, 2010, 01:10:24 PM
Post by: SCRUBS on July 27, 2010, 01:44:46 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on July 27, 2010, 01:46:01 PM
Im always getting in shape...just never IN shape. ;)
:chuckle: :chuckle:
That's what I feel like. I lift 3-5 times a week at the gym, then run 2 to 3 miles on the treadmill. Trying to do some hiking, but can't seem to get out of the office as much as I should. As soon as my truck is out of the shop I'll start hauling firewood for the winter, that'll help some...
Post by: Deer slayer on July 27, 2010, 02:00:33 PM
Post by: elkoholic on July 27, 2010, 02:10:39 PM
Post by: ELKBURGER on July 27, 2010, 02:40:39 PM
Post by: Caseyd on July 27, 2010, 02:45:22 PM
Post by: coachcw on July 27, 2010, 03:00:01 PM
Post by: Deer slayer on July 27, 2010, 03:06:00 PM
been working out for a month now... not for elk though I am trying to donate a kidney to my little brother.. hoping we can wait until December so I can chase them elk in September and end of November...
Your awesome. What a gift. You should be proud of yourself.
Post by: rasbo on July 27, 2010, 03:08:29 PM
x2 best of wishes and prayersbeen working out for a month now... not for elk though I am trying to donate a kidney to my little brother.. hoping we can wait until December so I can chase them elk in September and end of November...
Your awesome. What a gift. You should be proud of yourself.
Im struggling with energy to get going...but Im working on it
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on July 27, 2010, 03:27:31 PM
-Steve
Post by: Machias on July 27, 2010, 04:21:18 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on July 27, 2010, 04:26:39 PM
I have been fullbore since the 7th of May. 5 to 6 miles nearly everyday. As of today I have dropped 68 pounds. I should hit 70 gone for ever by this Sunday. I will be halfway to my goal!!! :):) I'm doing really well now up and down the hills. I should be gettin after the elk really good this year...critters better be scared. :chuckle:
Congrats. That is awesome! :bow:
Post by: firedog on July 27, 2010, 04:57:26 PM
Post by: Hillbilly270 on July 27, 2010, 05:02:11 PM
Some of you have a whole lot more time on your hands than I do. I have no time to run/swim/lift every day.
-Steve
:yeah:
Post by: SirSpencer on July 27, 2010, 05:31:39 PM
Post by: mazama on July 27, 2010, 07:50:45 PM
Post by: jdb on July 27, 2010, 08:13:59 PM
round is a shape right,you stole my answer
Post by: bonkellekter on July 27, 2010, 09:59:20 PM
I'm not a saint , kenmoore gun club hill at night and the thaughts of elk in my head.
I used to live right at the bottom of that Hill. used to run to albertsons and back every morning before work. Also jogged it some evenings with the wife and pushed my daughter in the stroller. That is definately a good workout HILL.
This year I finally got a MT bike and ride to work everyday - been playin basketball a couple nights a week and lifting weights a couple nights a week. I have been able to squeeze about 115 miles of hiking so far this year and about 70 of those with my daughter in a backpack.... Really wish I had time to get more hiking in but I am feeling pretty good - down 24 lbs since january and at my goal weight just need to work on endurance now.
Post by: norsepeak on July 27, 2010, 10:05:45 PM
Post by: 400out on July 27, 2010, 10:10:04 PM
Post by: Bscman on July 27, 2010, 10:12:00 PM
I bought a new bicycle...it's still new.
I bought a new truck...the tires are half-worn.
At least the truck is getting some excersize! :chuckle:
Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 27, 2010, 10:21:52 PM
Post by: zackmioli on July 28, 2010, 09:03:02 AM
Post by: huntlakewood on July 28, 2010, 09:09:30 AM
Doing alot of lifting and flipping
Post by: wastickslinger on July 28, 2010, 09:12:57 AM
Post by: Elk hunter4ever on July 28, 2010, 05:33:12 PM
And lots of workouts with the wife in the bedroom!!!! :chuckle: :chuckle:
Now that will get ya in shape!!!!! :chuckle:
Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 28, 2010, 05:42:56 PM
"And lots of workouts with the wife in the bedroom!!!!"
r u moving furniture or something! :chuckle:
Post by: markts on July 28, 2010, 06:08:41 PM
Post by: Deer slayer on July 28, 2010, 06:43:58 PM
Down 68 pounds since Jan 2. Treadill almost every day. Eating healthy.
And lots of workouts with the wife in the bedroom!!!! :chuckle: :chuckle:
Now that will get ya in shape!!!!! :chuckle:
Woman weaken legs. I can barely keep on my feet. Lol
Post by: h2ofowlr on July 28, 2010, 06:47:27 PM
Post by: GEARHEAD on July 28, 2010, 06:58:31 PM
Post by: calib on July 28, 2010, 07:11:16 PM
Post by: Elk hunter4ever on July 28, 2010, 10:11:30 PM
:chuckle: thats funny right there
"And lots of workouts with the wife in the bedroom!!!!"
r u moving furniture or something! :chuckle:
Of course... before every elk season... we do a major remodel..lmao :chuckle:
Post by: squeeze2drop on July 28, 2010, 10:22:42 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 28, 2010, 10:44:28 PM
:chuckle: thats funny right there
"And lots of workouts with the wife in the bedroom!!!!"
r u moving furniture or something! :chuckle:
Of course... before every elk season... we do a major remodel..lmao :chuckle:
hahaha love it! :chuckle:
Post by: highside74 on July 28, 2010, 10:52:26 PM
Post by: adam.WI on July 28, 2010, 11:09:28 PM
Post by: PA BEN on July 29, 2010, 06:13:45 AM
Post by: BLUEBULLS on July 29, 2010, 06:49:15 AM
i am working for the forest service in st. regis/ superior montana for the summer working on the trails crew. there are soo many trails steep moderate and not too bad. they all are a bit harder when you are packing a stihl 460 28" bar a couple quarts of gas and oil then wearing your chaps, and all your ppe i also hike with atleast a gallon of water on me for the day, swing a polaski for digging trail/ cutting lots of stuff up. been getting warmer lately. hopefully this last month will really help out. a lot of the hiking has been at or near 7000 ft. so we will see if this helps a lot
you're definitely going to be outdoing 99% of others.
that'll get you in mountain shape :IBCOOL:
Post by: funkster on July 29, 2010, 08:36:42 AM
Post by: jeepasaurusrex on July 29, 2010, 09:15:01 AM
Post by: runamuk on July 29, 2010, 09:19:09 AM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on July 29, 2010, 10:54:41 AM
Post by: runamuk on July 29, 2010, 11:02:00 AM
Ran 3 miles yesterday and 2 miles this morning....when the hell did my knees start going bad.... :yike:
this getting old stuff sucks huh :chuckle:
Post by: Pathfinder101 on July 29, 2010, 11:04:24 AM
Ran 3 miles yesterday and 2 miles this morning....when the hell did my knees start going bad.... :yike:
this getting old stuff sucks huh :chuckle:
You said it... Nothing to do with spending the first half of my career jumping out of airplanes I am sure...
Post by: Woodchuck on July 29, 2010, 11:20:30 AM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on July 29, 2010, 11:27:35 AM
I bet it wasnt the jumping part, probably the landing part :chuckle: should have used your 4th point of contact more ;)
Actually, if I had to guess, 20+ years of running on pavement have done more damage to my knees/ankles than 43 hard landings ever did... :dunno:
Post by: Woodchuck on July 29, 2010, 11:31:25 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on July 29, 2010, 11:40:21 AM
Post by: BLUEBULLS on July 29, 2010, 11:49:30 AM
Much easier to just stay in shape instead of getting in shape again.
agreed! I ramp it up a little before season but i stay in pretty good shape.
I almost think mental shape is more important. I am so into back pack hunting that I could probably out hunt people that are in much better shape than me just because I want it so bad.
the mindset is very important :)
Post by: bonkellekter on July 29, 2010, 12:12:30 PM
Much easier to just stay in shape instead of getting in shape again.
+2..... I always do my best stay fit, but sometimes those damn christmas cookies get the best of a guy
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on July 29, 2010, 12:33:16 PM
-Steve
Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on July 29, 2010, 12:42:29 PM
Post by: jeepasaurusrex on July 29, 2010, 01:44:28 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on July 31, 2010, 10:20:57 AM
Post by: Machias on July 31, 2010, 07:24:54 PM
Post by: ribka on July 31, 2010, 08:16:43 PM
Finished July with 134 miles walked.
Good for you Fred!
I hiked 8 miles up around Mt Ranier yesterday. I took my sister, who runs marathons, and her daughter. They really kicked my butt.
Boy am I sore today ! I have to start putting in more miles
Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 31, 2010, 08:56:25 PM
Post by: lonedave on July 31, 2010, 09:03:55 PM
I always applaud anyone who gets off the couch and moves and continually tell people that even running to the mailbox is better than 99% of the people in this country. It's probably THE hardest thing anyone can do to start an exercise program, but reading some of the success stories on here just confirms what I've found. I'm sure all of you would chime in with me and say they never felt better even with the little pains that come from it.
When it comes to exercise, I always think of a line from the movie, Contact..."Small steps Sparks". Just like saving money a little at a time, those small steps of exercise really do add up.
Keep up the good work everyone. The elk and chukars are waiting!
Dave
Post by: heavy hauler on August 02, 2010, 05:44:54 PM
Post by: Machias on August 02, 2010, 08:09:46 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 02, 2010, 08:15:12 PM
Post by: adam.WI on August 02, 2010, 08:28:30 PM
Woohoo, went to the Dr today and for the first time since 1997 I do NOT have to take any more blood pressure medicine. Down 72 pounds in 88 days!! :IBCOOL::tup: :tup:
Post by: huntnnw on August 02, 2010, 11:25:47 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 02, 2010, 11:30:17 PM
always in shape, sorry but doing some exercise 3 mo before the season is almost pointless, takes some time to build up your cardio level.
hell of a lot better then nothing at all :dunno: i have lost 33lbs in a couple months cardio or not i will be gettinf around a lot better because of the 3 months leading up to my seasons :twocents:
Post by: Hornseeker on August 03, 2010, 07:31:35 AM
Good Luck Bud! Keep it up!
(myself... I could stand to lose a solid 15-20....)
Post by: Gobble on August 03, 2010, 09:36:46 AM
Post by: Machias on August 03, 2010, 10:10:41 AM
That is too cool Machias... I hope you are preparing yourself mentally for maintaining the great work you've done.... I've seen too many people yo-yo back and forth with weight... I wish there was a simple answer, but fact is...well...there is... It takes unreal will power and Lots of hard work...
Good Luck Bud! Keep it up!
(myself... I could stand to lose a solid 15-20....)
I am, it IS a lifestyle change, I can't and I won't go back to the way I was before. I missed flying up and down the hills!
Post by: Machias on August 03, 2010, 10:11:27 AM
always in shape, sorry but doing some exercise 3 mo before the season is almost pointless, takes some time to build up your cardio level.
Honestly, NOTHING could be further from the truth.
Post by: Gobble on August 03, 2010, 10:19:02 AM
always in shape, sorry but doing some exercise 3 mo before the season is almost pointless, takes some time to build up your cardio level.
Honestly, NOTHING could be further from the truth.
I agree 100% Machias.
Post by: adam.WI on August 03, 2010, 11:21:23 AM
always in shape, sorry but doing some exercise 3 mo before the season is almost pointless, takes some time to build up your cardio level.that is complete BS, if you said a couple weeks maybe there would be some truth to that but 3 months is a pretty significant lifestyle change. Keep it up guys
Post by: Pathfinder101 on August 03, 2010, 11:30:18 AM
always in shape, sorry but doing some exercise 3 mo before the season is almost pointless, takes some time to build up your cardio level.that is complete BS, if you said a couple weeks maybe there would be some truth to that but 3 months is a pretty significant lifestyle change. Keep it up guys
Agreed. Even if you are always in shape, and you decide to start training for an event (marathon, fight, sheep hunt, etc...), then 3 months will increase your cardio vascular and muscular endurance significantly.
Post by: BLUEBULLS on August 03, 2010, 11:39:32 AM
always in shape, sorry but doing some exercise 3 mo before the season is almost pointless, takes some time to build up your cardio level.that is complete BS, if you said a couple weeks maybe there would be some truth to that but 3 months is a pretty significant lifestyle change. Keep it up guys
Agreed. Even if you are always in shape, and you decide to start training for an event (marathon, fight, sheep hunt, etc...), then 3 months will increase your cardio vascular and muscular endurance significantly.
3 months is a long time to get in shape, a lot of cardio conditioning can be done in that time.
Post by: Hornseeker on August 03, 2010, 12:51:10 PM
Honestly...being somewhat young and in decent shape... thats about all i need... but...every year it gets a little harder. Maybe next year I'll move it up to 3 days....then the next year 3 weeks..... then...as time goes by, I might even go the full 3 months??? :P
Post by: Machias on August 03, 2010, 03:27:39 PM
Post by: calib on August 03, 2010, 05:33:38 PM
just did 8 1/2 miles today and followed some real fresh bull elk track for 2 1/2 miles of it. i plan on harrasing there elk with calls and stuff before i come hm for the season.i am working for the forest service in st. regis/ superior montana for the summer working on the trails crew. there are soo many trails steep moderate and not too bad. they all are a bit harder when you are packing a stihl 460 28" bar a couple quarts of gas and oil then wearing your chaps, and all your ppe i also hike with atleast a gallon of water on me for the day, swing a polaski for digging trail/ cutting lots of stuff up. been getting warmer lately. hopefully this last month will really help out. a lot of the hiking has been at or near 7000 ft. so we will see if this helps a lot
you're definitely going to be outdoing 99% of others.
that'll get you in mountain shape :IBCOOL:
Post by: calib on August 03, 2010, 05:37:44 PM
Ran 3 miles yesterday and 2 miles this morning....when the hell did my knees start going bad.... :yike:path finder i have been using glucosamine it is a vitamin that helps the cartledge or something in your knees. i have been using it over here in montana for just over a month and have noticed a little less pain while hiking the trails.
Post by: Hornseeker on August 03, 2010, 05:42:10 PM
I have never used the Chondroiten/Glucosamine..BUT...I have given it to my dog and I can tell the difference like Night and Day when he is off or on it....
Post by: dromero on August 03, 2010, 11:10:56 PM
Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on August 04, 2010, 11:37:23 AM
Post by: banannaclip on August 04, 2010, 12:38:53 PM
Post by: tlbradford on August 04, 2010, 02:32:54 PM
Post by: calib on August 04, 2010, 05:51:29 PM
Montana's not too shabby eh Calib? :dunno:i do like montana it is some beautiful country
I have never used the Chondroiten/Glucosamine..BUT...I have given it to my dog and I can tell the difference like Night and Day when he is off or on it....
Post by: bowhuntersd on August 06, 2010, 10:46:22 PM
Post by: Cylvertip on August 09, 2010, 04:01:16 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 09, 2010, 04:03:49 PM
Post by: Cylvertip on August 09, 2010, 04:10:15 PM
38 pallets of blocks, 100 yds of dirt, 20 yds gravel, 4 1/2 pallets of redimix and about 30 pairs of gloves = Fun Times!????? :dunno:
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 09, 2010, 04:18:10 PM
Post by: Hillbilly270 on September 08, 2010, 03:31:07 AM
Post by: 400out on September 08, 2010, 08:35:03 PM
I walked the golf course yesterday, instead of getting in my buddies cart. Should be good to go. :chuckle:If you golf at a course that looks like where I hunt I would love to go check it out! :chuckle: ( serious distance on the drives :chuckle: )