If you’ve never done the gym ME, start with 4×10 of the exercises and progress from there. You will be very sore for a day or 2 afterwards. Swimming is perfect recovery for the ME sessions.
Josh Gray
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ParticipantJosh Gray on December 27, 2023 at 9:56 am · in reply to: Skipping (Gym) ME and straight to Z3? #83410ParticipantJosh Gray on December 27, 2023 at 9:56 am · in reply to: Skipping (Gym) ME and straight to Z3? #83409
I would recommend a ME block regardless. It’s literally a silver bullet for the mountains. Every time I’ve started a ME block (Gym or Water carries) I feel the uphill effects within 2-3 weeks. The improvements in lactate shuttle for zone 3 efforts are also a big part. You could possibly do the gym ME early in the week and include some Zone 3 mixed into one of your outdoor sessions later in the week.
ParticipantJosh Gray on June 6, 2022 at 10:58 am · in reply to: Super steep hills near Fort Collins / Boulder / Front Range #68055One more
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You must be logged in to view attached files.ParticipantJosh Gray on June 6, 2022 at 10:47 am · in reply to: Super steep hills near Fort Collins / Boulder / Front Range #68051Hey Ruben! I’m from the Loveland area and unfortunately there’s not any stupid steep trails around. The only real option is finding a fall line and bush wack up. Maybe even with some snake gaiters. One of the better fall lines I’ve found that isn’t too much deadfall and stuff is on the north side of Round mountain up the Big Thompson off of the Round Mtn Nature trail. Gains roughly 2200’ in about 1 mile
ParticipantThank you Lindsay, I think this sounds like the approach I should take. just say F it clean up my diet and see what happens.
ParticipantYes it is! Thank you
ParticipantJosh Gray on January 29, 2022 at 9:13 am · in reply to: fitness demands for big game mountain hunting #62689Thanks Scott! I will keep those things in mind when planning.
ParticipantJosh Gray on January 28, 2022 at 10:43 am · in reply to: fitness demands for big game mountain hunting #62651I’ve seen there stuff in advertisements. I’ll def take a deeper look! Thanks!
ParticipantHi Dr. Summer,
Ok well that’s at least some good to hope for for quick recovery after surgery! My doctor didn’t really give me any projections on when surgery can take place. I’m in Colorado and they have lifted restrictions for non essential procedures. I’m 37 years old. I will look for a good PT then and get on the core work! The office gave me several stretches and mobility things I can do know as well. Thank you again. I will update once I get the MRI
ParticipantOh I forgot to mention I never did any specific physical therapy for the original pain I had in my knee other than resting for several weeks. Once I realized the pain wouldn’t leave I began training again running and strength.
ParticipantHi Dr. Summer,
The swelling and pain today isn’t severe. There is still a bit of inflammation. Yesterday was almost impossible to straighten the leg but today I almost can. anything beyond 90 degree bend produces more pain. I can bear some weight on it without significant pain but cannot walk normally. I’ve mostly rested, iced & elevated it the last 2 days. Because of COVID I can’t get an MRI till Thursday next week. I believe the surgery my dr mentioned was trimming the damaged meniscus. Thanks again!
ParticipantJosh Gray on April 27, 2020 at 8:49 am · in reply to: Does "volume is volume" apply for endurance training? #40929I’ve read that for a trained individual that it takes 30 minutes minimum to create a training response in the body from a hormonal level. I would imagine though that say walking your dog for 10-20 minutes in the evening after a hard morning workout would contribute to recovery time though.
ParticipantJosh Gray on April 23, 2020 at 6:47 am · in reply to: Recommended BSU speed for the BIG VERT ME training #40813I could be doing them wrong, but I don’t pay attention to time during the work, just during the rest period.
ParticipantJosh Gray on April 22, 2020 at 4:39 pm · in reply to: Getting some of my (flat running) leg speed back. #40790My guess would be incorporating some 100m strides after some of your easy distance runs. I’ve recently added one session of 4-6 in the TH parking lot once a week amidst a lot of up and down training and already have felt a difference in my running economy