haha that's about all I get done exercise wise, cutting and loading wood. all these wind storms we've had have made the Pickens easy.Split a load of wood last night.
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You might try the bike - either stationary or mtn. I like a bike to lessen the pounding from running - easier on joints and if you do some hills, you get a great burn and cardio. Hope the shins heal, those are the pits and can last a while unless rested well.
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definitely taking it easy on them. Ice and massage.....
I've been looking at a bike, I really wish there was a pool around here. I've been doing more strength exercises, lowered the weight/resistance and am increasing the reps and speed. Definitely gets me sweating and I like the change, and I am back doing the ti chi. Its almost humorous watching me try and do some of those movements. Grace is not my middle name
Its also time for some new running shoes. I am thinking of going to the Eugene Running Company and getting properly fitted this time. I've always just bought what felt good...might have to bring in the experts this time.
I've been looking at a bike, I really wish there was a pool around here. I've been doing more strength exercises, lowered the weight/resistance and am increasing the reps and speed. Definitely gets me sweating and I like the change, and I am back doing the ti chi. Its almost humorous watching me try and do some of those movements. Grace is not my middle name
Its also time for some new running shoes. I am thinking of going to the Eugene Running Company and getting properly fitted this time. I've always just bought what felt good...might have to bring in the experts this time.
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36.2 miles last week. One nice 7 mile trail run in there.
I have a 6 hour race this Friday night, it starts at 9:00 and goes until 3:00 Saturday morning. As many loops around a 1 mile trail around a park as you can log in the time. I ran the first 34 miles of my 50 miler in 5 1/2 hours so I'm thinking 35 miles or so for my goal. Will be interesting as it will start at 90 degrees or so and slowly cool down into the 70's with no sun.
Also officially signed up for the Elkhorn 50K race just outside of Helena the first of August. It is actually closer to a 55K at a little over 33 miles with 8,000' of elevation gain and loss so it should be a heck of a test.
Of course I am still sitting here with the only tag in my pocket being a Nevada antelope tag so not sure I need to be in this kind of shape to hunt antelope, but that's all I've drawn so far. I may try to pick up a leftover Montana elk tag though.
I have a 6 hour race this Friday night, it starts at 9:00 and goes until 3:00 Saturday morning. As many loops around a 1 mile trail around a park as you can log in the time. I ran the first 34 miles of my 50 miler in 5 1/2 hours so I'm thinking 35 miles or so for my goal. Will be interesting as it will start at 90 degrees or so and slowly cool down into the 70's with no sun.
Also officially signed up for the Elkhorn 50K race just outside of Helena the first of August. It is actually closer to a 55K at a little over 33 miles with 8,000' of elevation gain and loss so it should be a heck of a test.
Of course I am still sitting here with the only tag in my pocket being a Nevada antelope tag so not sure I need to be in this kind of shape to hunt antelope, but that's all I've drawn so far. I may try to pick up a leftover Montana elk tag though.
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getting ready for a 100 mile float trip. 6 nights on the water. the middle fork of the salmon which runs thru the frank church river of no return wilderness area. 100 miles of wilderness, I think this will be my 6th time down. I led a group down in 2012. My first time down was in 2002 and I came back and put in for sheep in the area and drew in 2004. central Idaho rocks, it is also as bad ass as anywhere in north America.
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That is a great float, my oldest son went down the middle fork with his scout troop a couple years ago and loved it. I could not go that week, but hope to make the trip with them in the next couple years. Have a great time floating, working the oars can be a good body workout.
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Tim, I believe I floated that over the 4th of July about 7 or 8 yrs back. Had a blast and of course it poured about the third day, but saw some spectacular lightning, unfortunately you could see the fires start shortly after. Luckily it was wet enough they didn't last long. Have fun and keep an eye out for my wrist watch and my buddies wedding ring... Cold fingers means shrinkage, explain that story to your wife, oofta!
How long should I expect a pair of running shoes to last? Pretty sure mine are about done for, but want to be realistic about how long they should last.
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ScottR, I usually get about 400 - 500 miles on a pair of shoes before I rotate them out to other duties. (Lawnmowing, walking in mud, etc.)
When I first started running I was closer to 240lbs and didn't log that many miles and my first few pairs of shoes I only got 350 miles or so before they started feeling a bit long in the tooth.
With that said I do have a couple pairs that I've gone over 600 miles with.
I log all my stuff on www.runningahead.com - Their online log is way more comprehensive than anything runkeeper provides. It even tracks each pair of shoes and keeps up with their mileage for you. I'm kind of a shoe junky, I have about 8 pairs of active shoes right now.
http://www.runningahead.com/logs/17b912e64ad246e9bbe4a270366a97f6/equipment
When I first started running I was closer to 240lbs and didn't log that many miles and my first few pairs of shoes I only got 350 miles or so before they started feeling a bit long in the tooth.
With that said I do have a couple pairs that I've gone over 600 miles with.
I log all my stuff on www.runningahead.com - Their online log is way more comprehensive than anything runkeeper provides. It even tracks each pair of shoes and keeps up with their mileage for you. I'm kind of a shoe junky, I have about 8 pairs of active shoes right now.
http://www.runningahead.com/logs/17b912e64ad246e9bbe4a270366a97f6/equipment
Arm is rehabbing nicely! I've got full range of motion and can do regular curls with 40lbs now and Hammer curls with 70's. I finish each rehab session with as many reps as possible with a resistance band. I can pull my bow back now as well and have been dialing my new single pin in. The wife is ready to start harder cardio next week as our new daughter will be five weeks old. So hitting the hills pushing the jogging stroller with a pack on my back is going to be great. Cardio lately has consisted of mainly farmer carry hill climbs or 80lb. backpack hikes up a three-mile hill. I need to start mixing in more running to get better lung power as I feel like my legs are pretty strong. Should be good to go by September! Still trying to get some weight off though, that seems to be the toughest part at 37 and I know it will only get harder. Remember, the only way to not make progress is to do nothing!
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Finished my 6 hour race this morning. The course was a 1 mile loop and as long as you started the last lap before the deadline you could go ahead and finish it.
I crossed the line for mile 35 at 5:58 and some change so went ahead and finished another loop for an official 36 miles logged in 6:08:07 for an overall average pace of 10:14 per mile.
It was pretty humid so I actually stopped and changed my shoes and socks at about the halfway mark and had to make one pit stop in there but felt pretty good the entire time. Ended up 3rd overall out of 38 people.
Pretty sore this morning, but getting the kinks workout out as the day has progressed. Think I'll get 4 miles in this evening when it gets a little cooler out.
I crossed the line for mile 35 at 5:58 and some change so went ahead and finished another loop for an official 36 miles logged in 6:08:07 for an overall average pace of 10:14 per mile.
It was pretty humid so I actually stopped and changed my shoes and socks at about the halfway mark and had to make one pit stop in there but felt pretty good the entire time. Ended up 3rd overall out of 38 people.
Pretty sore this morning, but getting the kinks workout out as the day has progressed. Think I'll get 4 miles in this evening when it gets a little cooler out.