Finally going for elk!

[TSadler]

Some of you know that every year I say I'm thinking of going, but this year I really am going. My dad is paying for the outfitter and pretty much made me go. My husband won't be able to go and that is what has been holding me back for the last 2 years. So I'm getting psyched.

I'm not worried about the strength stufff - I work on my ranch daily which provides great strength training. I was worred about the aerobic side of the equation because I simply don't have time to get on a machine every day. A couple of days ago, I said, "Self - you don't need that! Just run everywhere you go on your farm!" So I do! And gosh I think it will work. It is a quarter of a mile to my barn from the house - uphill. It is another quarter of a mile to the heifer pens. They get fed daily with about 12 pounds of starter mix.

The first day, I thought my heart was going to explode, but by the end of the day, I found it easy to run into the barn to get something. The second day, my legs hurt a little, but I'm still running. After I get used to this, I think I'll add a pack weight.