Motivation for the Next Hunting Challenge

[THelms]

Hunters and Huntresses,

It is a new year and time for new goals both in and of the hunt and in our lives. I achieved a couple lifelong goals this past fall and am already ramping it up for next fall. I don't think it is ever too early to begin revisiting our goals. Along with planning hunts should come planning how to realize the goals we set. Mark Drury once said, "Plan the execution, execute the plan..." I firmly believe this and would like to dedicate this thread to anything motivational from hunting fitness to the outdoor lifestyle. There is tons of material out there so consider this a gauntlet being thrown down. Let the Motivating begin!

Follow the link for one of my favorite Cam Hanes videos of all time.

http://youtu.be/W05aL79EeEk

 

[Montana]

I was in top shape a year and a half ago for my NZ Stag hunt, since then couch potato baby I may have to join you.

 

[tdcour]

I played baseball in college and I must say it has been all down hill from there! I really need to get in better shape for this season . When the season gets here I always wish I had done more physically. Hopefully I'll get out and get some work done this year!

 

[dhershberger]

If your going to be the ultimate predator, you're gonna have to ramp it up cause that's a race that never ends.
-Cameron Hanes
I've already started ramping it up. I just got finished with my last archery hunt and I am back to running the hills, lifting in the gym, and stacking arrows.

 

[packmule]

My wife is losing her baby weight and I seem to be finding it. Have one more weekend of being gone hunting and eating terribly before Insanity kicks back in.

 

[THelms]

Yeah, I'm at it again too. Run, Lift, Shoot.

However, lest we forget; "For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come." 1 Timothy 4:8

Take care of the important things first! It is sooo easy to lose focus on what really matters in this life. We can get to goal oriented and overlook what really matters in life.

http://youtu.be/B6ceUKhkgt8

Thanks Mr. Seacat.

With that said here's Cam's thoughts on Training and Diet... http://youtu.be/OfQEq8__Ohs

Pray Hard, Train Hard, Hunt Easy!

 

[THelms]

Annnnd, another short video review on some products that have really helped me "Ramp It Up." I truly believe that Wilderness Athlete's products are the best!
http://youtu.be/tY_3gTNB1Nc

Mr. Rinella's dos pesos on "the Superman." I swear by this drink!
http://youtu.be/H8nE6ouYWlM

 

[THelms]

One more... http://youtu.be/EEMdi3DNaO0

 

[THelms]

The new video link for the week... Keep it going, and stay focused on the next hunt.
http://youtu.be/Sg_rs9vEnaw

 

[247Buckfever]

Partial workout station in the basement, which is great when its 15 degrees outside. Turn on outdoor channel, ultimate survival Alaska, or a hockey game and get to work!

I shot ya an email Grizz

 

[THelms]

Going into the weekend; keep grinding! Don't listen to life, listen to you dreams!
http://youtu.be/hbkZrOU1Zag

 

[THelms]

The new link! This is powerful! Keep Grinding everyone.
http://youtu.be/zv5w2O0G9KM

 

[HuskyMusky]

1 simple tip/idea is to remember if it took you 5, 10, even 20 years to put on your current weight, don't give up when after a month when you're not back at your "fighting weight"

best of luck to everyone!

 

[THelms]

It's getting to be that time! Great way to get a little exercise and get fired up for next year. Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/gtkEKXpY5J8

 

[25contender]

Good thread!! This past season I was in the best shape I have been in in years. I started this year by getting some surgery done that the docs wanted me to do. I think in the long run it will really work in my favor. Last year my workout schedule was a pretty comfortable one working out different muscle groups each workout with some cardio each workout. I think what helped me the most was concentrating on areas of my body that were the weak links. I worked hard on things that would easily fail in the highcountry. My ankles knees and building a stronger core were my main focus. It worked very well and I hope to expand on what I did last year.
I also want to work on my equipment and remove some excess weight by replacing some of my older gear. On top of this I learned a lot about my food pack and would like to make some modifications to it as well. Mark

 

[Kevin Root]

Good thread Grizz. Motivation and inspiration is a good thing. I'm a big Cameron Hanes fan. I think he is gifted in inspiration and in motivation to fellow hunters who share his style of hunting the backcountry. Below is another one of his clips that inspired me. I've done the weighted pack as a training before but seeing him go uphill with 130 pounds.....?

It has me in the gym now, with one filled with granite gravel on the revolving stairs and treadmill at 15% grade. It is not close to the 130 pounds he does but he helped inspire me to push myself out of another comfort zone. I want going up hills with a pack to be more of a strength, not one that is a weakness.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pvcb4bjIQo

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[THelms]

KR,

I agree, Cam has a gift for motivation. Last year I did the 130lb. thing with a buddy who was training for a fight. We walked up an access road on the face of the Big Horns above Sheridan, Wyoming three days a week. This along with running and biking with my then fiance now wife, had me in pretty good shape come fall. This year has me in a workout slump. It is my first head coaches gig and I cannot find the time to consistently get in a program. However, after the state tournie is over I'll be in a six day a week regimen. Right now doing cardio with my boys at basketball practice is all I get... can't wait to hit the weights!

With that said, this weeks video. http://youtu.be/AVBdubWt4xI

 

[Kevin Root]

KR,

I agree, Cam has a gift for motivation. Last year I did the 130lb. thing with a buddy who was training for a fight. We walked up an access road on the face of the Big Horns above Sheridan, Wyoming three days a week. This along with running and biking with my then fiance now wife, had me in pretty good shape come fall. This year has me in a workout slump. It is my first head coaches gig and I cannot find the time to consistently get in a program. However, after the state tournie is over I'll be in a six day a week regimen. Right now doing cardio with my boys at basketball practice is all I get... can't wait to hit the weights!

With that said, this weeks video. http://youtu.be/AVBdubWt4xI

All good stuff Grizz, hang in there. Busy schedules, family commitments do make it harder. Each day is a brand new day. The only thing we can all be hopeful for is to strive to be better than we were yesterday and better tomorrow than we were today.

Thanks again for the posts and the thread!

 

[THelms]

Hey Gang,
I've let this thread lapse a bit, my apologies! Here is a link to Train to Hunt.com and a trailer of theirs. "Keep Hammerin" and remember there are going to be ups and downs... blew up my back a couple weeks ago deadlifting and been sidelined while I heal. I'm going nuts! Gonna do some snowshoeing with the Mrs. this weekend and look for some coyotes or maybe a wolf... anything to keep in shape and feed the addiction of hunting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd2JQX9eAYw&feature=share&list=PLfNEg_FzCyxu94QMGP_nNDjJvLDRDA5Kg&index=12

 

[Kevin Root]

Ouch Grizz sorry to hear about your back. Hope you heal up and feel better soon. Thanks for the motivation and inspiration in these posts though.