High Sierra Topix

What changes/additions will you be making this coming year to your training regime
to make yourself a stronger, and a better outdoorsman/woman than in 2013? Does
this also include new eating habits? Will you be joining a gym, hiring a trainer, or
following some new online fitness trend geared towards backpackers/climbers?

Probably get back to day hikes. That's about it. I already teach martial arts and do an early sunday morning coreboard workout (my wife teaches the class).

Which type of martial arts Jim? Did Shotokan (karate) for 8 years back in the 70's
and 80's. Judo for about 3 years in late 60's.

I only make resolutions I know I can keep.

So for 2014 I resolve to eat more and exercise less.

I am confident I can achieve my goals.

Last year I quit energy drinks, now it's only black or green tea in the morning. I guess my resolution is to just get out more, this year has been all work. I've only camped maybe 30 days.
I've considered no alcohol as I went 2 months this year without a drop and feel it could help even though I only have a relative small amount.

I vow that i will be way out of shape until the reality hits 2 months before ice out at French and Royce.

Then I will mobilize to stare at the idea a 52lb pack for 12 days and do both basins and start a regimen. As we are all on the pc reading this, it's obvious the reality hasn't set in yet.

Mav, I teach Hapkido.

In April I started bike commuting to and from work (15 miles each way) 2-3 days a week, which works out to about 60-90 miles, or an additional 4-6 hours of cardio a week. After two months I dropped 10 pounds without altering my beer and pizza diet. Note that I wasn't necessarily heavy either at 170 lbs., 5' 10".

More recently, I've started limiting my calorie intake and reducing processed foods, fats, sugars, alcohol, etc. and upping lean meats and veggies. Well, in no time I dropped another 10 lbs. The best part is that I'm happy with my new routine. It's not a chore. I look forward to my rides and my energy levels are up and even since I've started eating better.

On the trail I've noticed a huge improvement. First off, my backpack fits better. The hip belt no longer slides down after a while since it now can lock onto my hip bones, not a "padded" version of my hip bones. My knees and ankles don't hurt at the end of a long day and I definitely have more energy and strength while powering up a grade.