[Cosmic Hillbilly]

Cosmic Hillbilly on November 20, 2020 at 6:50 pm · in reply to: Mike Foote’s BIG VERT plan? #47133

Thank you Scott

[Cosmic Hillbilly]

Cosmic Hillbilly on May 11, 2020 at 2:16 pm · in reply to: Maximum HR when doing Z4 intervals #41570

Hi Scott, yes before I did a separate lab test for my Aet and Ant, I did a gas exchange test at Boise State and it was determined that my VO2 max was around 172.

Your answer makes a lot of sense. I was kind of thinking that my leg strength is lagging a bit behind. I appreciate you answering my question!

[Cosmic Hillbilly]

Cosmic Hillbilly on May 8, 2020 at 12:54 pm · in reply to: Maximum HR when doing Z4 intervals #41358

Thank you Scott! That is good information. I forgot to add to my original post that it is possible for me to hit my VO2 HR (172) when doing faster hikes on less gradient (10%) but not on steeper grades. I was thinking that weaker FT fibers are limiting my speed and therefore my high-end HR on steeper gradients.
Thank you!

[Cosmic Hillbilly]

Cosmic Hillbilly on May 7, 2020 at 10:24 am · in reply to: Maximum HR when doing Z4 intervals #41273

Thank you Dada! I forgot I read that in the past.

[Cosmic Hillbilly]

Cosmic Hillbilly on August 16, 2019 at 7:05 pm · in reply to: Difficulty staying under AeT #26889

I wondered the same. Here is a link to a good article that gives a convincing answer to your question:
https://burnfat.philmaffetone.com/article/39-is-it-ok-to-run-above-my-maf-hr-during-hot-days

[Cosmic Hillbilly]

Cosmic Hillbilly on June 11, 2018 at 3:47 pm · in reply to: SkiErg training with the 12-week Freeride Plan #10297

Thank you! Yup, I just ordered the new skierg for that reason.

[Cosmic Hillbilly]

Cosmic Hillbilly on January 27, 2018 at 9:36 am · in reply to: Building Aerobic Base- I am not sure if I am over or under-doing it? #7771

Thank you Scott! I have been noticing the exact same thing when I get up into the middle of zone 2. It is (was) confusing. I appreciate your post.

Thank you!
Swayne

[Cosmic Hillbilly]

Cosmic Hillbilly on January 24, 2018 at 2:00 pm · in reply to: Building Aerobic Base- I am not sure if I am over or under-doing it? #7748

Hi Scott S.,
From your advice, I calculated the top of my zone 2 as 146 (80% of my maximum HR) and the bottom of my zone 4 as 164 (90% of max. HR). The results are 89%. So this means I can do most of my training in zone 2 (75-80%) instead of zone 1 (60-75%)? So zone 2 is not going to be the “grey zone” for me?

I appreciate your response.

Thanks!
Swayne

[Cosmic Hillbilly]

Cosmic Hillbilly on January 18, 2018 at 9:05 pm · in reply to: Building Aerobic Base- I am not sure if I am over or under-doing it? #7692

Scott, thank you so much for your reply. Your input is very valuable to me. I will take your advice. I really appreciate your response!

Thank you!
Swayne

[Cosmic Hillbilly]

Cosmic Hillbilly on January 12, 2018 at 9:26 am · in reply to: Best training Plan for hiking 14ers? #7560

Thank you for your response. It is greatly appreciated!
S.A.W.

[Cosmic Hillbilly]

Cosmic Hillbilly on July 8, 2017 at 6:25 pm · in reply to: Adviice regarding recent lactate theshold test results #5555

Thank you Scott!
I am so glad I did the lactate test. This way I know where I stand and what I need to work on. BTW, I had no idea how affordable that test was! I am so glad I do not have to rely on ventilation anymore to determine my aerobic threshold. It turns out that my perceived aerobic threshold was a lot higher than what it is actually is.

Anyway, I look forward to my zone 1 workouts. I really appreciate your expertise and help!
Thanks!
Swayne

[Cosmic Hillbilly]

Cosmic Hillbilly on July 5, 2017 at 6:36 pm · in reply to: Traing Stress Balance for SkiMo Plan #5513

Thank you Dirk, I really appreciate your support! Training has been going well except for work since this is my busy season and I will spend the next few weeks along the Gulf Coast. This will disrupt my routine but it was expected.

Thank you!
Swayne

[Cosmic Hillbilly]

Cosmic Hillbilly on June 6, 2017 at 4:13 pm · in reply to: Traing Stress Balance for SkiMo Plan #5113

Thank you Scott, for your detailed response, I really appreciate that!
I am very excited about the metrics, sounds like a very useful tool. It will really allow me to focus on my progress.

Thanks again!Swayne

[Cosmic Hillbilly]

Cosmic Hillbilly on February 28, 2017 at 8:11 pm · in reply to: Ski Mountaineering vs SkiMo? #4161

Perfect! I will go with the SkiMo plan.

Thank you!
Swayne

[Cosmic Hillbilly]

Cosmic Hillbilly on February 27, 2017 at 9:36 am · in reply to: Ski Mountaineering vs SkiMo? #4136

Hi, I trying to decide between the “hut to hut” and the “Ski Mo” training plan. I was going to go with the hut to hut plan then I read that the Ski-mo plan is recommended for “those with more time to prepare”. I do have time for a 16-week training plan. I am a middle-aged advanced skier that likes to skin up and ski down the local mountains (central Idaho). My goal is to get better at backcountry skiing (i.e., vertical feet) and hiking uphill. I do not plan to race. My question is, will the Ski Mo plan be “overkill” for me? Thank you! Swayne