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2024 Off-Season Getting/Staying In Shape Motivation Thread
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yeah I get it. I have a treadmill at home too that I use if it is really nasty out. There is a world of difference in results between treadmill and actual running. At one point I thought I was better than I was because the treadmill was tricking me.Wife loves to run, has for years. We had to go to the gym though cause she's nursing achilles tendonitis.
Oh I am under no illusions that I am a good runner or that I ever will be, lol. Running on concrete has always killed my knees when I have tried it in the past but it has been a minute.
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Thanks for the encouragement and that’s where I’m at. I can get around ok, am on no meds, and and in general am pretty healthy, just not in the shape I want to be in for hunting more efficiently and more effectively. So, time to change that. It helps that my daughters are going to the gym as well.
Understand exactly where you are coming from. I think 7 years ago I went on my first elk hunt in SW CO. Thought it might be a little rough so got back in the gym a bit a few months before the trip after not having been in a gym in over 20 years. Was hunting with a couple of guys a good bit younger and in way better shape. I got completely freakin humbled and made my decision on the side of a mountain somewhere around 11k feet that I would never show up for another hunt unprepared physically or at least not in the shape I was then. I have no fitness goals at all other than continual improvement. That means I keep pushing myself in all the different things we do to improve. I pretty much live in a perpetual state of soreness except during hunting season when I will dial things back just a bit. I figure if I am pushing myself enough to stay sore, I'm getting better. One step at a time and embrace the suck, just like climbing a mountain.
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whew that was a workout, I think I got everyone. (as an aside, is there an easier way to see everyone that's posted in a thread than scrolling through the whole thing?)
If you're mentioned here, you've replied to the thread at least once and I want to hear from you again. Some of you check in regularly, some may be tired of regularly hearing about my slow runs lol. I dont care if you're running, walking, hitting the gym, chopping wood, scouting, crossfitting, digging a hole, or doing something else, get out there and get after it! how's everyone doing roughly 1/4 of the way into 2024? no time like the present to keep the consistency going, or to get back on the wagon!
whew that was a workout, I think I got everyone. (as an aside, is there an easier way to see everyone that's posted in a thread than scrolling through the whole thing?)
If you're mentioned here, you've replied to the thread at least once and I want to hear from you again. Some of you check in regularly, some may be tired of regularly hearing about my slow runs lol. I dont care if you're running, walking, hitting the gym, chopping wood, scouting, crossfitting, digging a hole, or doing something else, get out there and get after it! how's everyone doing roughly 1/4 of the way into 2024? no time like the present to keep the consistency going, or to get back on the wagon!
I find people like you better when you show up with donuts rather than accountability.
But it is up to us to set a mostly good example.
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Quads are getting a little better. Doing more like active recovery, or trying anyway. I'd say I ought to back it off a tad but if I feel good Tues, count on me pushing hard again lol. Probably backing off running for now. I'll get back at it after I get adjusted though
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See above lol my usual daily pull-ups, rings and sled drags along with day to day chores, coming into summer now it’s my most active time aka grass cutting season, I push mow 1.2 acres of grass at the hottest part of the day once sometimes twice a week, between it and weedeating it takes ~ 2hr10min it’s my extra HIIT during the hot months
I had joked that you all needed to check on me after my snowboarding trip, well I did injure my elbow (torn UCL) but I continue to shed hunt hard and participate in my son's baseball practices and do normal chores. You youg'ns just wait!
Where is that young/old line anyway? Diver license says 55 but I identify as 29.
Apparently you do as well with your snowboarding.
Marmuzz
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Not going well or consistent but trying. This semester has been extremely busy and stressful. At this point I’ve let go of any specific weight loss goals and am just exercising as a destressing mechanism. Yesterday I started Couch to 5k again. Years ago I used to run and enjoyed it. I have hopes of working up to 3-5 miles regularly but need to start slow and steady since somehow in the past 3 years I got multiple hip, knee, and foot issues flaring up.
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I was told 45 by a 49 year old but I'm lobbying hard for my 37 years to count as oldWhere is that young/old line anyway? Diver license says 55 but I identify as 29.
I haven' really been posting, just been following along a little but, I have been pretty consistent with my weight training since the first of the year. Not really doing any cardio at the moment just eating in a calorie surplus and lifting, trying to put on some lean muscle mass. Planning on adding some cardio soon to get ready for a trip to CO in July that will be mostly hiking.
I just got an email about the OV 100 mile challenge for this summer and am thinking about joining it though. The free hoody and 3 month subscription to Mtn Tough more than pay for the entry fee. You can do the 100 miles in multiple trips so it will give me a little more motivation to get out and do some overnight backpack trips with my 14 yr old son this summer.
OV 100 Mile Challenge 2024 Registration
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Considering this! Too bad I can’t get credit for some turkey miles. Gotta sign up by Sunday though….I haven' really been posting, just been following along a little but, I have been pretty consistent with my weight training since the first of the year. Not really doing any cardio at the moment just eating in a calorie surplus and lifting, trying to put on some lean muscle mass. Planning on adding some cardio soon to get ready for a trip to CO in July that will be mostly hiking.
I just got an email about the OV 100 mile challenge for this summer and am thinking about joining it though. The free hoody and 3 month subscription to Mtn Tough more than pay for the entry fee. You can do the 100 miles in multiple trips so it will give me a little more motivation to get out and do some overnight backpack trips with my 14 yr old son this summer.
OV 100 Mile Challenge 2024 Registration
What's Included: Admission into the events, live calls, & closed Facebook group The 100 Mile Framework (Printed) Access to Digital Course Modules & Resource Links Training Schedule Poster OV Altitude Sun Hoodie $10 Voucher at outdoorvitals.com Finisher Pro Series Hat Finisher Pin Plotted Decal
We could get some miles on an early season backpack whitetail hunt though…..
Sounds like a really cool challenge. If I wasn't gearing up for a marathon I'd be in but I will need to be focusing on on-road miles during that time of year I think.
Just got back from another 4 easy, planning a longer run tomorrow, 8-10ish
Just got back from another 4 easy, planning a longer run tomorrow, 8-10ish
Oh me, same story as every year. Get motivated after season in January, go hard, hurt myself, spend a few months healing, then get back at it lol. Went hard on the dips, leading to inflammation of my shoulder, leading to frozen shoulder, leading to MRI with 50% tear in one of the tendons. Finally worked through it and have most of the mobility back. Happens every year. The mind is willing, the body not so much. I just shifted to working on the chicken legs, so I didn’t lose much. I’m learning to pace my self and stay away from anything too heavy. More reps and sets vice more pounds on the bar. Still have a lot of work to do…..
Keep up the good work everyone, I put another 8 in this AM. Didn't feel awesome, but it's done. Hope you all have a good weekend, whether it's a holiday for you or not.
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