2014 Physical Training for elk, moose, anything

[centaur]

I continue to hike 6 to 7 miles per day. Just got back from a trip to Glacier NP, where the wife and I hiked to Granite Park Chalet. I did it with a 40 pound pack, and it didn't seem too hard, so I hope I am ready for wapitis. The red dot in the pic is where we started, and the trail to the chalet is about 7 1/2 miles, but with a mild gain of about 1000 feet in elevation.

[twitchstick]

I've been doing most of mine while scouting this year. I have been able to scout three or more days a week before I go to work and Sundays. I been filling my pack and hiking in before dark scouting a couple of hours then hiking out and head to work by 9 to 10. I'm starting to need a belt for all my pants so I must be burning a few calories. I"m sure ready to load my pack with a quarter of one of the bulls I been watching! This weekend is the opener I can't wait to get out!

[Dave Pagel]

I am back on my workouts, lift twice a week, row everyday, bike on lifting days and use the treadclimber on non-lifting days.  I also take the dog on a 3 mile walk on days the weather and my schedule permits.

When we are in northern Michigan I walk 2 miles, run 2 more miles and then swim a bit over 1/4 mile.

Elk in about 40 days!

D.P.

[59Alaskan]

I think I am in the best shape I've been in 25+ years.  I haven't felt better. I wish I had more time to practice shooting though.  

Good luck on elk to all of you!

[Al Kidner]

Here is me a few weeks ago testing myself against a truck tyre and a hill I don't live far from...



I started flipping it from the small traffic island over my left shoulder....




And how I look at the end. I'm yet to beat 16 minutes..




Life is short guys, train hard, fight easy I say!

[steadman]

Awesome AL!! Well time for us here in UT to put our workouts to the test. Starting Sat!! My workouts have consisted of a lot of basic lifting, but in circuit format. I haven't done a ton of traditional cardio this year. It started with hauling bait for my Dad's bear hunt all spring, then on with the lifting. I have lost over four inches from last year. I never look at a scale, plus I've really cleaned up my diet. After Sept I believe I will start crossfit or something similar. Good luck everyone  

[centaur]

Al, tires are ROUND and you can actually roll them uphill. Didn't know if you knew that or not.  
Seriously, that looks like a good way to get your heart rate up.  Keep it up, sweat is good for you!

[Al Kidner]

Hahaha.... Yeh Pat, the people that live in the street have mentioned to me on more than once of that very same fact!  Us ex grunts aren't known for being smart... More so making square pegs fit into round holes...lol