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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: BIGMIKE on July 17, 2011, 07:47:48 AM

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Title: Fit to Hunt?
Post by: BIGMIKE on July 17, 2011, 07:47:48 AM

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!!! :IBCOOL:

Title: Re: Fit to Hunt?
Post by: BIGMIKE on July 17, 2011, 07:50:16 AM

Here the Seattle to Portland Photo.

Title: Re: Fit to Hunt?
Post by: addicted on July 17, 2011, 08:32:02 AM

You know what they say about hunting fitness?

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

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 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRfeK7jtvq0#)

Title: Re: Fit to Hunt?
Post by: Armadillo on July 17, 2011, 08:39:49 AM

lunatic fringe helps speed my metabolism too  :tup:

Title: Re: Fit to Hunt?
Post by: addicted on July 17, 2011, 08:43:48 AM

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.  :chuckle:

Rocky training 2-4 - Eye of the tiger (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvm2bpFQMsg#)

Title: Re: Fit to Hunt?
Post by: Armadillo on July 17, 2011, 09:07:32 AM

rockyy :boxin: Love that movie

Title: Re: Fit to Hunt?
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on July 17, 2011, 10:22:28 AM

Glad someone is getting off their butt....  :tup: