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Title: 7 Weeks until Archery Elk - In shape yet?
Post by: pianoman9701 on July 27, 2011, 11:31:12 AM: I've lost 30 lbs since June 1st, on my way to 40 for 09/08/11. Bicycle 10 miles everyday, 2.5 miles of treadmill at 10% incline, and weights or core exercises. My scouting weekends have been awesome - all the strength I need and going steep and deep. Now that I'm done blowing my horn, how about you? Let's hear what your routine is and how you feel about hittin' the hills.
Title: Re: 7 Weeks until Archery Elk - In shape yet?
Post by: jstone on July 27, 2011, 11:42:52 AM: NOPE.. Been Lazy this year. I will be ready for Oct. 1st.. Hope the boy is. If he gets his cow will be a workout. I only have about 10 pounds to lose. Start working out HARD on Aug. 1st.
Title: Re: 7 Weeks until Archery Elk - In shape yet?
Post by: DoubleJ on July 27, 2011, 11:49:36 AM: Round is a shape
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Post by: dreamingbig on July 27, 2011, 11:50:06 AM: Ready. Lets go! I have been ready for awhile now.
Title: Re: 7 Weeks until Archery Elk - In shape yet?
Post by: pianoman9701 on July 27, 2011, 11:50:25 AM: Quote from: DoubleJ on July 27, 2011, 11:49:36 AM
Round is a shape

I know it is, believe me! :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: 7 Weeks until Archery Elk - In shape yet?
Post by: PlateauNDN on July 27, 2011, 12:05:51 PM: Quote from: pianoman9701 on July 27, 2011, 11:50:25 AM
Quote from: DoubleJ on July 27, 2011, 11:49:36 AM
Round is a shape

I know it is, believe me! :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

:yeah: :chuckle: If that were the case I've gotten in shape pretty good this year! :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: Been lazy this year not quite working out like I wanted to but, that's ok no pain, no gain.
Title: Re: 7 Weeks until Archery Elk - In shape yet?
Post by: Kain on July 27, 2011, 12:11:17 PM: That is great to hear you lost that much. I need to loose about 25 and just have not been motivated. I was going hunting every weekend and was staying in pretty good condition but took the summer off to save money. Now I really need to do something.
Title: Re: 7 Weeks until Archery Elk - In shape yet?
Post by: WA hunter14 on July 27, 2011, 12:26:19 PM: yea finding motivation was the hardest part for me :chuckle: that cameron hanes video did it for me, and the lifelong goal to beat my dad in arm wrestling before 15, 3 months to go :yike:
Title: Re: 7 Weeks until Archery Elk - In shape yet?
Post by: pianoman9701 on July 27, 2011, 12:30:44 PM: Kain, you're a rockstar. I've been reading your posts and have learned a lot from you and others like Machias and Killbilly. Go get it. The meat is the motivation! Work out with me if you want at 24 hour down by 4th Pl and 130th.
Title: Re: 7 Weeks until Archery Elk - In shape yet?
Post by: Sliverslinger on July 27, 2011, 12:36:26 PM: I've definitely been working on it. I don't know if I've lost much weight but I'm definitely getting into better shape. I was play raquetball for 2 hours twice a week and rucking on Saturday. Now I'm biking 10-15 miles 2-3 times a week, hitting the weights once or twice a week and packing in for scouting trips every Saturday morning for about 6 hours. I'm feeling way better. Going on a 10-12 mile hike/ climb this weekend to scout in the high country. Were backpacking in this year so my partner and I are trying to get in the best shape possible. Next week is August so we're stepping it up A notch then.
Title: Re: 7 Weeks until Archery Elk - In shape yet?
Post by: WA hunter14 on July 27, 2011, 01:03:13 PM: i know this doesnt happen in hunting but what are your best mile times? :dunno:
Title: Re: 7 Weeks until Archery Elk - In shape yet?
Post by: UBA on July 27, 2011, 01:16:45 PM: A little north of 7 min
Title: Re: 7 Weeks until Archery Elk - In shape yet?
Post by: Crunchy on July 27, 2011, 01:18:10 PM: I have lost 10 of the 20 I wanted. Running, strength training, along with abs and lower back where I need it the most. I did too many lunges the other day and was walking around like I had a load in my pants for three days.
Title: Re: 7 Weeks until Archery Elk - In shape yet?
Post by: pianoman9701 on July 27, 2011, 01:18:59 PM: Quote from: WA hunter14 on July 27, 2011, 01:03:13 PM
i know this doesnt happen in hunting but what are your best mile times? :dunno:

5min 10secs

30 years ago!
Title: Re: 7 Weeks until Archery Elk - In shape yet?
Post by: pianoman9701 on July 27, 2011, 01:20:14 PM: Quote from: Crunchy on July 27, 2011, 01:18:10 PM
I have lost 10 of the 20 I wanted. Running, strength training, along with abs and lower back where I need it the most. I did too many lunges the other day and was walking around like I had a load in my pants for three days.

Good on ya, mate. We're going to get the most out of it this year.
Title: Re: 7 Weeks until Archery Elk - In shape yet?
Post by: WA hunter14 on July 27, 2011, 01:27:40 PM: Quote from: pianoman9701 on July 27, 2011, 01:18:59 PM
Quote from: WA hunter14 on July 27, 2011, 01:03:13 PM
i know this doesnt happen in hunting but what are your best mile times? :dunno:

5min 10secs

30 years ago!

how about now :dunno: :chuckle:
Title: Re: 7 Weeks until Archery Elk - In shape yet?
Post by: pianoman9701 on July 27, 2011, 01:37:16 PM: Quote from: WA hunter14 on July 27, 2011, 01:27:40 PM
Quote from: pianoman9701 on July 27, 2011, 01:18:59 PM
Quote from: WA hunter14 on July 27, 2011, 01:03:13 PM
i know this doesnt happen in hunting but what are your best mile times? :dunno:

5min 10secs

30 years ago!

how about now :dunno: :chuckle:

Ha! I don't run anymore, ever. Still too fat and way too old.
Title: Re: 7 Weeks until Archery Elk - In shape yet?
Post by: WA hunter14 on July 27, 2011, 01:40:08 PM: Quote from: pianoman9701 on July 27, 2011, 01:37:16 PM
Quote from: WA hunter14 on July 27, 2011, 01:27:40 PM
Quote from: pianoman9701 on July 27, 2011, 01:18:59 PM
Quote from: WA hunter14 on July 27, 2011, 01:03:13 PM
i know this doesnt happen in hunting but what are your best mile times? :dunno:

5min 10secs

30 years ago!

how about now :dunno: :chuckle:

Ha! I don't run anymore, ever. Still too fat and way too old.

:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: funniest thing ive heard all day! an im doubting its true
Title: Re: 7 Weeks until Archery Elk - In shape yet?
Post by: Fullabull on July 27, 2011, 02:53:50 PM: After two years and two ankle surgery's I'm finally back playing soccer which helps me get back in shape (of course that's what caused my surgery's in the first place). Also started lifting so I can hoist those quarters and pack them to a road where I can put them on the game cart for the walk out :)
I'm just a little exited :drool:

Fulla
Title: Re: 7 Weeks until Archery Elk - In shape yet?
Post by: pianoman9701 on July 27, 2011, 02:58:01 PM: Quote from: Fullabull on July 27, 2011, 02:53:50 PM
After two years and two ankle surgery's I'm finally back playing soccer which helps me get back in shape (of course that's what caused my surgery's in the first place). Also started lifting so I can hoist those quarters and pack them to a road where I can put them on the game cart for the walk out :)
I'm just a little exited :drool:

Fulla

You get down with your bad self! Kill sumptin'.
Title: Re: 7 Weeks until Archery Elk - In shape yet?
Post by: Elkrunner on July 28, 2011, 08:31:18 AM: Quote from: pianoman9701 on July 27, 2011, 11:31:12 AM
I've lost 30 lbs since June 1st, on my way to 40 for 09/08/11. Bicycle 10 miles everyday, 2.5 miles of treadmill at 10% incline, and weights or core exercises. My scouting weekends have been awesome - all the strength I need and going steep and deep. Now that I'm done blowing my horn, how about you? Let's hear what your routine is and how you feel about hittin' the hills.
That's awesome pianoman. I was doing great until I ended up with E-coli a month ago. I was down for about 3 weeks. I did start walking with 40 lbs on my back this week but I am very tired. I am hoping to be back in the gym next week doing 2 adays.

On a side note, I am going to attempt some scouting this weekend. I hope it doesn't kill me. At least I would die out in the woods. LOL
Title: Re: 7 Weeks until Archery Elk - In shape yet?
Post by: Annette on July 28, 2011, 09:02:17 AM: :dunno: my knee surgery and arthritis will put me sitting at the 9 hole wallow stand this year!
Title: Re: 7 Weeks until Archery Elk - In shape yet?
Post by: pianoman9701 on July 28, 2011, 02:27:11 PM: Quote from: Elkrunner on July 28, 2011, 08:31:18 AM
Quote from: pianoman9701 on July 27, 2011, 11:31:12 AM
I've lost 30 lbs since June 1st, on my way to 40 for 09/08/11. Bicycle 10 miles everyday, 2.5 miles of treadmill at 10% incline, and weights or core exercises. My scouting weekends have been awesome - all the strength I need and going steep and deep. Now that I'm done blowing my horn, how about you? Let's hear what your routine is and how you feel about hittin' the hills.
That's awesome pianoman. I was doing great until I ended up with E-coli a month ago. I was down for about 3 weeks. I did start walking with 40 lbs on my back this week but I am very tired. I am hoping to be back in the gym next week doing 2 adays.

On a side note, I am going to attempt some scouting this weekend. I hope it doesn't kill me. At least I would die out in the woods. LOL

Boy, that sucks, Elkrnnr. Get back to it soon. Good luck in your scouting!
Title: Re: 7 Weeks until Archery Elk - In shape yet?
Post by: pianoman9701 on July 28, 2011, 02:29:31 PM: Quote from: Annette on July 28, 2011, 09:02:17 AM
:dunno: my knee surgery and arthritis will put me sitting at the 9 hole wallow stand this year!

How did the surgery turn out? Everything you expected? I hope so. Maybe one season down for many, many good ones I hope.
Title: Re: 7 Weeks until Archery Elk - In shape yet?
Post by: bench beast on July 28, 2011, 05:15:11 PM: 40 days