[TerryLui]

TerryLui on November 27, 2019 at 3:41 pm · in reply to: How do I get faster @(or below) AeT? #33101

Hey Dada,
I’m a guide as well and can appreciate the conflict faced when taking people out and they’re under the assumption that “If I’m not huffing and puffing then I’m not maximizing the experience.” This is often times the same situation when going out w/ friends who aren’t familiar with aerobic training.
(Of course, if your clients are paying you to get their butts kicked in the mountains…then you’re in a bit of an aerobic pickle…)

You’re probably already familiar with this but it may be worth mentioning for others who may be following this thread – before heading out w/ my clients/friends, I set the tone on the expected pace and why (ex. have more energy reserved for skiing, extra margin for the return trip, can do longer distances + multiple days, etc).

Here’s an article that discusses guiding and aerobic base fitness:

Steve House and the Roots of Uphill Athlete

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TerryLui on November 25, 2019 at 9:23 pm · in reply to: looking for stretch recommendations/ressources #32700

I’ve been using Kelly Starrett’s “Becoming a Supple Leopard” as a reference How-To book. Lots of “Crossfitty” lingo but it’s been fairly good for showing how to roll/massage/stretch areas that need attention

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TerryLui on November 25, 2019 at 9:15 pm · in reply to: How do I get faster @(or below) AeT? #32699

Hey Dada,
Can you define what “faster” means for you?
And can you also reference your current “speed” and duration which you want to be moving for?

As DominicProvost mentioned above, narrowing the gap between AeT and AnT brings you to a “baseline” of aerobic efficiency, next stage is to build a larger aerobic Capacity.

If you haven’t already, I recommending reading the below link, as it may shed some light on your inquiry and the above comments (i.e. aerobic capacity & speed):

Sandcastles: A Model of Endurance Training

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TerryLui on November 8, 2019 at 9:52 pm · in reply to: Downhill – High HR but low RR? #31549

Thanks everyone! Very helpful thoughts/info

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TerryLui on November 7, 2019 at 6:47 pm · in reply to: Downhill – High HR but low RR? #31481

doughywilson:
I’m using a chest strap HRM…not 100% familiar with the technology but if the strap is tight enough on flat/uphill to get accurate readings, how would going downhill change the accuracy?
I wear my strap tight enough to leave depressions of the contact patches on my skin…???

Thanks!

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TerryLui on November 7, 2019 at 4:30 pm · in reply to: Sport specifity: Mountain running vs. mountaineering #31463

Mountain Hiking just doesn’t have the same ring to it as Mountain Running lol

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TerryLui on November 7, 2019 at 4:28 pm · in reply to: Adding Downhill Skiing #31462

Hey Terry!
I haven’t seen the Haute Route program but can share the following thoughts pertaining to your question:
-For the strength you want to work on, if the Haute Route plan doesn’t already have gym specific workouts then I would add in those exercises to the gym workouts in the program
-For technique, since going downhill will work out the muscles you’re training, I would eliminate the most “ski specific” exercises but still do the remaining exercises in the workout plan for that day

For example:
Saturday gym workout contains plyometric squats + core. If you’re going skiing on Saturday, still do the workout but remove the squats and just do core (and whatever’s left).
I would think of it like “substituting” skiing for the leg specific workouts

Granted, if you have a huge ski day and your recovery/energy to do the remaining gym workout is dead, then adjust accordingly.

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TerryLui on November 7, 2019 at 4:14 pm · in reply to: Do you drink to thirst or drink to a plan? #31461

I drink to thirst and carry plain water (up to 2L)
If I feel initial onset of cramps, eat electrolyte snack (not sure if this is best practice…perhaps should stay on top of electrolyte intake to mitigate cramps?)

Hydrate well prior to event (~1L of water in morning) and keep an extra bottle of water (1L) in the car for return. Then eat, eat, eat! Oh how I love eating….LOL

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TerryLui on November 7, 2019 at 4:06 pm · in reply to: Recommended mountaineering watches #31460

Currently, my latest Suunto HRM strap “hack” that’s yielding some consistency:

Clean contact points w/ dish soap after every use AND…wet both front and back side of contact points (I don’t sweat much and winter temps don’t help w/ moisture)

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TerryLui on November 7, 2019 at 4:03 pm · in reply to: Which training for Winter? #31458

I’m in a similar position as yourself and spent some time creating a bit of a “Frankenstein” training plan with the following combo:
Ice/Mixed Plan + the Cardio components from the Alpinism plan (I’m using the Advanced Alpinism plan)

I expect to moderate/adjust according to how my energy/motivation/recovery goes (i.e. downgrade the shorter Aerobic workouts from Z2 to Z1/Recovery)

Praying it’ll work well!

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TerryLui on November 7, 2019 at 3:45 pm · in reply to: Workshops? #31456

Zirbelkiefer:
Late response but considering you’re staying up to date on the UA website, if you haven’t already I would say it’d be worthwhile for you to check out the online workshop

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TerryLui on October 20, 2019 at 5:16 pm · in reply to: Fatmap #30597

hey Mariner_9:
Where in BC are you?
I’m in North Van if you’re ever around/free for an adventure?

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TerryLui on October 16, 2019 at 12:08 pm · in reply to: What are your energy bar choices for the hill? #30376

Hey Rebecca, great topic! Just to mix the response variety up a bit
Here are 2 bars I go to:
-Pro bar – https://theprobar.com/collections/meal-bar/products/superfood-slam (or any other of the fruity/nutty options)
-Lara Bar

Otherwise I usually bring some combination of the below:
-Anything wrapped in a tortilla (PBJ, egg/avocado/cheese, shredded chicken/avocado/veggie/sauce, etc)
-Halva
-Sausage & cheese
-Home roasted nut mix (incl. sesame sticks, cashews, almonds, hazelnuts, pecans)
I find the above does well in surviving abuse and doesn’t break your teeth when cold (cuz you know…living in Canada and all LOL)

Will have to try the dates!

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TerryLui on October 10, 2019 at 7:08 pm · in reply to: Hiking boot recommendations #30055

Cool! Keep us posted on how you find them!!

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TerryLui on October 10, 2019 at 7:04 pm · in reply to: Survey: How do you find climbing partners? #30054

This is great! May I suggest spreading this around like on Mountain project and etc?
Also, I had a similar thought/need as well and came across this pre-existing app:

The App

Not sure what the following/user base is of it but figure it’d be handy to know about it (if you don’t already)