|
|
#1
02-23-2005, 01:50 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Finally going for elk!
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. 
|
|
#2
02-23-2005, 05:09 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Find some stairs and jog up and down them and that will get the legs in condition for the area you will probably be hunting in.
Good luck and am sure you will have a blast.
__________________
Game Bird hatchery/ACO "It is not the kill anymore it's the Quality of the hunt"
|
|
#3
02-23-2005, 09:29 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Good luck to ya Trac. Any idea on the elevation you will be hunting? The stairs that Nulle mentioned is a good idea, you can also use your pack while doing that, after a while you can add more wait to the pack.
__________________
Bird Dogs and Hunting If you're betting against God, you better be right. "When a dog dies they take a piece of your heart but leaves you a piece of his, and humans always make out in that deal. " Mark Twain. Larry Miller
|
|
#4
02-23-2005, 10:04 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Congrats, the stairs are an excellent idea. The air up there gets a little thin! LOL
Dan
__________________
Lifes not meant to be a journey to the grave with the intentions of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thouroughly used up, totally wore out,loudly proclaiming.... WOW.....WHAT A RIDE.......
|
|
#5
02-28-2005, 12:03 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
TSadler........Hello!
First off, walking on a treadmill is only 70% as efficient as walking on your farm ground, it is better to walk natural over ground because it involves more energy to do so. You do not have to walk as fast to attain the same heart rate. You also burn more calories too. I always try to get to the high country for an elk hunt, at least 4 days before the hunt. It helps me become acclumated to the thin air. However, even then it is tuff going for the first couple of days. One needs to drink lots of water, even if they are NOT thirsty. 
__________________
Thank a VET for your Freedom!
|
|
#6
02-28-2005, 12:11 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Good advise to drink lots of wather, also be sure to practice shooting when you're out of breath. Carry a .22 to the barn and fire a few shots from various field positions - don't scare the cattle.
You could argue that being in the right mental shape is just as important as physical shape. If you're going on a 6 day hunt make up your mind that you're going to hunt hard til dark on day 6. Never give up, you'll enjoy your hunt much more, your guide will appreciate it, and it will up your odds of success significantly. The last day is as good as the first and you'll get to enjoy more days in elk country.
__________________
"Watch your top knot."
|
 |
|
|
Linear Mode
