tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6664820953245769725.post2405962930317455448..comments2010-07-09T08:29:58.323-07:00Comments on Denali Ice Agers Expedition 2010: The Art of Denali TrainingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6664820953245769725.post-41642562948621325712010-05-21T03:01:28.565-07:002010-05-21T03:01:28.565-07:00Thx Bob for sharing your plan. My last significant...Thx Bob for sharing your plan. My last significant training session will be one week before, on Sunday June 13th. I'm more concerned about injuries just prior to departing for a climb. Art H.Art Huseonicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14227027243747591395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6664820953245769725.post-46321357714471167362010-05-20T20:42:21.473-07:002010-05-20T20:42:21.473-07:00Art (and team),
Today I was reminded of the import...Art (and team),<br />Today I was reminded of the importance of the "taper" phase of training.<br />We`ve all been bustin` our butts to improve cardio & strength fitness. My understanding is that in the process of cardio work, we train our bodies to depend upon anaerobic energy from our glycogen reserves.<br />My ortho doctor/marathoner friend told me today that it`s critical for me to use a 2-week period to scale back on training, so that my body can rebuild glycogen reserves, which I will need on our climb.<br />Great reminder, thought it was worth sharing.<br />BobAskBobBaker.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738378782684840747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6664820953245769725.post-50352087082226430412010-05-18T16:01:25.668-07:002010-05-18T16:01:25.668-07:00As our expedition draws near, I'm continuing t...As our expedition draws near, I'm continuing to train hard, especially with regards to my aerobic rate, keeping my pulse at 140-160 for selected periods of time. When I'm on the trail with a 55-pound backpack, this heart rate is easily achieved when moving uphill at a quick pace. I always use two Black Diamond ski poles to help maximize the workout. <br /><br />During my training sessions, I wear a heart rate monitor keyed to my wristwatch. I also carry a pulse oximeter to check the oxygen saturation level of my blood. I'll carry this with me on Denali, to help monitor my acclimatization. <br /><br />How's your training coming along Bob?<br /><br />Cheers, Art HArt Huseonicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14227027243747591395noreply@blogger.com