Category Archives: Training

Running oh running

Posted on April 17, 2013 by admin

Oh running, how I missed thee. Shakespeare, I am not.  However, I am exceedingly happy to be able to run at least short distances again!  Granted, I’m not up for half marathons yet.  But, I will be.  Last summer, I’d … Continue reading →

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Remains of tire

Posted on October 26, 2012 by admin

This was what was left of the sidewall of the last towing tire. It did not last nearly as long.

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Bungee in harness trace for pulk or sled

Posted on October 14, 2012 by admin

One problem I’ve had with my harness traces is loading shock to my back.  I’ve tried a loop and drop method like this. Whereas in the below video I show a harness trace design that doesn’t put a static line … Continue reading →

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Add more rocks

Posted on September 23, 2012 by admin

Since I had a short tow time today, I decided to add even more rocks. I loaded enough so that I was just able to flex my legs and move uphill. Then, once I made my hour 15 uphill, I … Continue reading →

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Add rocks

Posted on September 20, 2012 by admin

To make towing up the mountain more difficult, I’ve added 8lbs of rocks to my tire. I was afraid it was getting too easy. The rocks are a nice addition for the psychological component as well. The first time I … Continue reading →

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Mountain Athlete

Posted on September 6, 2012 by admin

Thank you very much to Jordan Smothermon at Mountain Athlete for the great training session. The facility has all of the classic materials expected a real training gym. No hokey machines – just old school material. It was much more … Continue reading →

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Attempted 2 tires up the pass

Posted on September 6, 2012 by admin

Today, I attempted to drag both of my tires up Old Teton Pass Road.  It was a valiant attempt. But, in the end, I didn’t even make it to Crater Lake.  The drag force was so incredible that I was able to … Continue reading →

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Tire flipping

Posted on August 17, 2012 by admin

As if towing a tire wasn’t tough enough, I had to add in a tire flipping session.  The rules are you can only move the tire forward by flipping it end-over-end.  That’s it.  And move it 1km (0.6mi).  It took … Continue reading →

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After being off grid…

Posted on August 12, 2012 by admin

After being off grid for a day in the boonies, I’m connected again. I’ll have to fire up my new satellite phones soon… In the meantime, I’m going to integrate some of the training in this video.  This thing is … Continue reading →

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Morning workout

Posted on August 4, 2012 by admin

Thank goodness it is starting to get cool in the mornings here. I’m not sure how long that will last, though I hope it continues through August. Having it be just about 45 deg in the morning and get up … Continue reading →

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