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mike on February 13, 2024 at 6:18 pm · in reply to: Dual Knee Replacement Advice #84808

Reviving this as I did look at your advice and am scheduled for 2 partial replacements, one in April and one in July. My goal would be to be strong enough to ski (maybe some touring) and ice climb by December/ Jan. Planning on using an airdyne (1 legged) to try and keep some type of aerobic training. I assume upper body weight work shouldn’t be an issue.

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mike on September 19, 2022 at 4:11 pm · in reply to: Tendon Injury Podcast with Pete – Bicep Rehab? #70884

Pete,

On the same subject of tendonitis, I believe I may have tricep tendonitis. Came about all of the sudden after a weekend of ww kayaking about 2 months ago. I changed my workouts and eliminated all kb presses/push-ups, which really seemed to aggravate the elbow. Went to a windmill, kb snatch, and Carrie’s program, which felt good overall and did not seem to bother my elbow. Listening to the podcast (great podcast)today during my workout, it seems I should have continued presses and push-ups, starting with a lighter weight/negatives and then working up in weight. Am I on the right track? For reference, I am 61 years old.

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mike on October 8, 2021 at 6:14 am · in reply to: Chamonix Mountain Fit thoughts #57813

Thanks for all of the feedback. I purchased the program and will start trying to work my way through. I especially like the idea of building strength with athletic, quality movements. Also, balance movements will certainly be helpful as I stay active (and older).

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mike on October 6, 2021 at 6:10 pm · in reply to: Chamonix Mountain Fit thoughts #57755

Thanks Shashi. I will re listen to the podcast. I actually tried the discussion link today, but nothing came up. I got the same results when I used your link?

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mike on March 25, 2021 at 12:07 pm · in reply to: Dupuytren’s Contracture #52386

Does anyone have experience recovering from a the enzyme injections? The injections have been recommended (from Dr.) but he is saying 4 weeks recovery? While that would be a good time for leg work, that would have a major impact on prepping for a ww kayaking trip in June…60 yo male

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mike on February 25, 2021 at 3:20 pm · in reply to: Squats, Lunges & Meniscectomy #51261

I am 59 and have had two meniscus scopes on each knee, to remove torn cartilage. The last scope was about 6-7 years ago. What I have found is that squats and lunges seem to be okay. Weighted, walking lunges tend to hurt them much more. Most of my squatting is either goblet squats or KB front squats. The further I go towards “ass to grass”, the more it bothers my knees (the next couple of days). Rear elevated single leg squats are a great alternative. I have found, while not the most mountain specific, road and mountain biking is really good for my knees. It seems Mountain biking tends to build more strength and the road biking motion seems to lube the knees. Like everything else, I think if you use good judgement, don’t do things that hurt or alter the expertise, you should be fine.

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mike on January 6, 2021 at 10:09 am · in reply to: ME structure — ie, knees #48896

Maybe start the lunges and split jumps with 1/4 depth and reduced reps. At 59 and After 2 knee scopes on both knees, over the years I have found starting with something like 10 squats, 5 lunges (each leg), 5 jumping lunges, 10 jumping squats is a good starting point. Build upon that base to get where you want/need. Depth on lunges and jump lunges should be as tolerated

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mike on August 21, 2019 at 6:45 pm · in reply to: Zones – running & biking #27141

Thanks Scott. Kind of what I was thinking

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mike on April 22, 2019 at 7:17 pm · in reply to: ADS and Strength Training for Older Athletes #20880

A minimum, general kettlebell strength program like Simple and Sinister may suit your needs. I am 58 (next month) and have found this is a good program for me, especially in the middle of a “season”. Warmup is generally 3 sets of 5 goblet squats, and halos. Work session is 10×10 of kettlebell swings. Especially with ADS, each set of swings should be started on the minute OR once your HR returns to a Zone 1 level (easy nose breathing). Once swings are completed, TGU for 1 set of 5 (each side). Generally done as 1 per side, then a short break, repeat until completed.

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mike on January 30, 2019 at 6:11 pm · in reply to: Base Week 9+ for DC Tahoma #16311

Arthur,

I live in flat northern Ohio, near Cleveland. As of today, I plan to be in the ADK in mid February (and possibly first of March) to ice climb/hike/snowshoe and Mt Washington area (5ish days) at the end of March/first of April to climb/hike/ski. If you are interested, let me know. mikegillam61@gmail.com

Mike

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mike on January 10, 2019 at 4:57 am · in reply to: Hike/Bike Zones #15828

Thanks Scott. That should have been written as Zone 1 & 2 (not AeT and AnT). Will do the AnT test next week. Sounds like I should be hopeful once I decide to get a new knee!

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mike on November 21, 2018 at 3:38 pm · in reply to: Alpine pack #14563

Another vote for Cold Cold World packs.

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mike on October 7, 2018 at 7:07 am · in reply to: Box step-ups test #13801

While there may be some ways to “save” time, I believe the test (or step ups for training) are supposed to be mimicking the action of walking uphill. By bringing both feet down and then moving both feet up from the ground, your movements are comparable (kind of) to hiking uphill; for each step, you must pick each foot (from below the other) and place it above. Remember for testing purposes, you are looking to set a baseline for comparison, time improvements will come from fitness improvements. I tend to use a 13″ box. I am 5’9″. 57 yo, and have found this height works best for me.

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mike on September 7, 2018 at 1:15 pm · in reply to: Altitude and eye surgery; Lasik, PRK, or nothing? #13338

Back in 2002 or early 2003, I had lasik. The summer of 2003, I climbed Denali with zero eye problems. I was early 40s at the time. After wearing glasses/contacts since high school, I found lasik to be one of the better decisions I have made! Running, skiing, climbing, reading the clock at night, sweating, without worries of glasses falling off or sweating running down them or dirt in contacts, are what I experienced. I had mono vision done, which made one eye for distance and one for close/reading. I did have some halo issues around lights at night. The mono vision did allow me to not need reading glasses until the last few years. When I complained about needing reading glasses when I was 53-53, the eye doc said the average age for readers is 40…

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mike on August 9, 2017 at 6:59 am · in reply to: Older climber #5833

DJW,

Congrats on Rainier, The Emmons tends to get less traffic, which I think improves the quality of the climb. Winter at Big Sky sounds fun and its certainly a great reason to keep training. Over the last couple of years, I have also used some pre programmed plans as a final prep to an event. Most of my “events” have been related to ww kayaking, over the last few years, with some climbing trips sprinkled in (Tetons, Rainer, N. Cascades). My lifting (kettlebells in summer in my garage, barbells in gym, winter) has pretty much focused on push/pull (press/pull up), squat variation (lunge), deadlift, and core. I focus most of my aerobic work on biking (mountain/road), kayaking and swimming. As I get closer to climbing objectives, I substitute weighted step ups and weighted hiking. Currently starting the transition from kayak training (big event is over, although kayaking continues until ice over) to ice climbing. I have found if I plan trips, it tends to keeps my training focused. Have fun in the Sierras!