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sf_maverick on December 2, 2023 at 7:20 am · in reply to: Ski Erg / Ski machine for mountain ultra pole use #82985

Hi Lyle,

Thanks for your input. That sounds like a good idea, but onfortunately there is not a lot of space on ‘my’ hills which are being used for pedestrians and cyclists as well. Even late at night or very early AM it can be quitte busy.

But I appreciate your comment.

Best regards,
Johan

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sf_maverick on November 26, 2023 at 5:03 am · in reply to: Ski Erg / Ski machine for mountain ultra pole use #82557

Thanks a lot for your input.

The main reason I would want to use a SkiErg, is to increase my uphill speed. But like you said, if that would also increase my fatigue too much, it might not be worth it the invenstment and time spent on the machine. I allready own a treadmill with pretty steep incline for power hiking, and an elleptical machine for low impact aerobic exercise.

I would probably be able te re-sell the machine for about 60% of new price by the way.

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sf_maverick on November 25, 2023 at 10:52 am · in reply to: Ski Erg / Ski machine for mountain ultra pole use #82532

Thanks so much for your comment Rich, I really appreciate it.

I can relate to your story, regarding the way you travel to find some hills.
Maybe you are right, and I should focus more on muscle endurance in the legs rather than to be focused on my arms and poles.

Thanks again.

Johan

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sf_maverick on November 17, 2023 at 1:36 pm · in reply to: Ski Erg / Ski machine for mountain ultra pole use #82311

Thanks again Hafjell.
I have competed without them, as a matter affect I would not use them in hilly races with less than let’s say 40m of vert per km (approx. 200ft of elevation per mile I believe). My last ultra was a 100km with about 3000m of elevation, and I hadn’t even considered using poles.
But on the long steep climbs in the high Alps, you are definitaly in disadvantage compared to a runner who uses poles and has trained a with them as well. For me personally it would be best if poles become illegal 🙂

Johan

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sf_maverick on November 17, 2023 at 12:06 pm · in reply to: Ski Erg / Ski machine for mountain ultra pole use #82303

Hi Rich,

Thank you so much, your comment has been very helpfull.

Johan

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sf_maverick on November 14, 2023 at 12:57 pm · in reply to: Ski Erg / Ski machine for mountain ultra pole use #82261

Jane,

Thanks a lot, I will look into that and give it a serious try!

Best regards,

Johan

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sf_maverick on November 14, 2023 at 12:54 pm · in reply to: Ski Erg / Ski machine for mountain ultra pole use #82260

Hafjell. Thanks again.

In races I only use poles on the (biggest) climbs, never on downhills or flats.
My arms start to feel weak after a few big clmbs, let’s say 1500m / 4500ft of vert which is usual a quarter of the race.
I see other guys hiking away from me on the steepest climbs. On runnable climbs, less steep without poles I do fine.
I am no elite by any means, but often I finish top 5%, or at least top 10% and I believe my aerobic capactity is fine.
Let’s put it this way: I would be better off if poles were forbidden but now it seems the competition uses a weapon which I can’t handle.
I have never done pull ups with weights, which might be the key but I can’t figure how many sets, reps and how much weight.

Hopefully you vieuw again? I really appreciate that!

Johan

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sf_maverick on November 13, 2023 at 1:13 pm · in reply to: Ski Erg / Ski machine for mountain ultra pole use #82219

Thank you for your comment Hafjell, it will probably save me from a big investment.
I have trained pull ups for a few years now, I just do about 10-12 every other day. In the days in between, I often do some push ups and simple core exercises. If you or anybody else can suggest some specific workouts for running with poles, I will be more than happy to hear.

Thanks

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sf_maverick on December 24, 2020 at 11:55 pm · in reply to: Struggling to fit in both intensity and ME in… #48546

Thank you Dada and Scott for helping me out and a merry christmas.