tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22583491.post8209807739992755252..comments2024-01-29T01:32:16.780-07:00Comments on 704 Houser Street: High HopesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22583491.post-34456179211089796442015-03-01T12:55:58.805-07:002015-03-01T12:55:58.805-07:00Well you are doing better than me. I can even make...Well you are doing better than me. I can even make myself do pushups 3 days a week. Giraffehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05556306156373942923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22583491.post-13565926212975391482015-02-28T19:24:49.744-07:002015-02-28T19:24:49.744-07:00Burning off a bunch of extra fat takes awhile.
I&...<b>Burning off a bunch of extra fat takes awhile.</b><br /><br />I've still got a lot of that to do too. I've noticed that lifting makes me feel good and the feeling lasts. Cardio makes me feel winded and sore. I can tell that I've done it, and long term I know its helping but its boring and I struggle making myself do it.Res Ipsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16433725505878267643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22583491.post-66893918171624000492015-02-28T16:45:49.677-07:002015-02-28T16:45:49.677-07:00In SD we don't really hunt sheep. They may auc...In SD we don't really hunt sheep. They may auction one tag. <br /><br />I hunted colorado at about 10500. About killed me getting up there, but once there I was fine. We just walked along the logging trails to get were we were going, and had horses in case someone got lucky on an elk. <br /><br />I don't think it takes long to get your heart and lungs in shape. Burning off a bunch of extra fat takes awhile. Giraffehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05556306156373942923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22583491.post-40300819369591232702015-02-28T10:42:52.076-07:002015-02-28T10:42:52.076-07:00I know all about high altitude hiking, younger fit...I know all about high altitude hiking, younger fitter me did a lot of it. 20 years ago I was going up and down those same mountains with gusto. Giraffe is 100% right. I need to use the possibility of a tag to motivate myself to do the cardio. I hate cardio because its boring and even if I go longer, do more etc I don't feel like I've done much. Lifting weights gives me a high and a sense of accomplishment. It's time to suck it up and lose weight and get in actual good shape. Res Ipsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16433725505878267643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22583491.post-41639316790578911492015-02-28T10:24:55.605-07:002015-02-28T10:24:55.605-07:00I never had a problem with the sleeping part, but ...I never had a problem with the sleeping part, but trying to keep up with normal activities when you aren't acclimated to the lower oxygen. You tend to lose body moisture faster too. I wound up using nearly a whole bottle of lotion in a week because I got so dry.<br />Don't get me wrong, I would do it all over again. Just with a little more prep to take the lower oxygen into consideration. If you really want to do this, your very creative mind will think up a way if you win that lottery.Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22583491.post-56194465987857881032015-02-28T10:20:41.945-07:002015-02-28T10:20:41.945-07:00Several years ago when I visited my daughter in De...Several years ago when I visited my daughter in Denver, just trying to keep up with her much longer stride than mine just about gave me a heart attack. I felt like I had literally NO oxygen in my lungs. Very painful. Kind of like a weird form of dry drowning. <br />Daughter felt so bad, since she had lived there and aclimated, she forgot that maybe her mom hadn't yet.<br />Your worries are valid regarding low oxygen Res. Normal physical activities can really strain you if you aren't used to the lower oxygen. Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22583491.post-40820562139055142882015-02-27T19:46:22.602-07:002015-02-27T19:46:22.602-07:00If I add my own weight it sounds more hopeless.
If I add my own weight it sounds more hopeless.<br />Res Ipsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16433725505878267643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22583491.post-62623009803491392932015-02-27T17:40:40.875-07:002015-02-27T17:40:40.875-07:00No, you were right the first time: 180+60+12=252.
...No, you were right the first time: 180+60+12=252.<br /><br />Unless you're also adding in your own 100 lb weight. ;)WaterBoynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22583491.post-9349341722525240172015-02-27T14:04:54.995-07:002015-02-27T14:04:54.995-07:00oops that's 352 lbs to hike out. My brain mus...oops that's 352 lbs to hike out. My brain must be O2 starved just thinking about the hike.Res Ipsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16433725505878267643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22583491.post-28590438340184170172015-02-27T14:01:43.438-07:002015-02-27T14:01:43.438-07:00In SD the sheep hunting is about 4,000 ft and you ...In SD the sheep hunting is about 4,000 ft and you are never more than 4 miles from the road. In WYO all the sheep hunting is above 10,000 ft and is in remote road less areas. My area if I get it is just outside YNP. I'm not worried about shooting the sheep, I'm worried about a killer hike up a mountain followed by several days of high altitude hiking and trying to sleep in a low oxygen environment. Then after killing one, I'd have 180 lbs of animal to hike out of wolf and grizzly country along with my camp pack.<br /><br />Adding it up, 60lbs of pack plus 12 lbs of other gear is only 72lbs plus a dead critter that's 252 lbs on my back with low O2. <br /><br />I'm lifting weights, but my cardio isn't even 1/4 of what it should be for that kind of exertion. You're right though it is excellent motivation for getting in shape. Res Ipsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16433725505878267643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22583491.post-82817543760835630572015-02-27T12:19:02.041-07:002015-02-27T12:19:02.041-07:00I'm not in shape for a sheep hunt if I have to...<i>I'm not in shape for a sheep hunt if I have to do it on foot.</i><br /><br />Huh? I hear you talking about lifting weights and all that. I'll bet you are in better shape than I am. Friend of mine bet me 50 bucks on who could lose more weight by the 1st of May. I'm down 7 lbs. You don't need a sheep tag to get in shape, but it would be a good excuse.Giraffehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05556306156373942923noreply@blogger.com