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Skiing Cross Training for Alpine Climbing
Could skiing cross training be the best for alpine climbing? It has a lot in common. You’re out in the cold and snow You’re wearing stiff clunky plastic boots You’re wearing a helmet and goggles You’re trying to stay in control on slippery stuff You have to dig through a lot of layers to use…
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Phase One Training Protocols for Elbrus Race 2013
This is a great workout to prepare for the hiking season too! This first phase of training is four weeks, and builds a base for the rest of the training. 1) strive for 4,500′ of vertical per week You can break this up just about any way that makes sense, but at least 2,500′ needs…
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Video Collection: Training in Colorado
I’ve been in Colorado most of the past month, and training for Elbrus Race has been my primary goal. I’ve had to adjust slowly to the training effect from being above 9,000′ for all of my training. That’s good for me. I hope. I’ve been doing strength training at the Breckenridge Recreation Center. http://instagram.com/p/a_HXS9qxbz/ I’ve…
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Trail Running Fartlek Training
I went out this morning for some winter trail running. My goal for the current program was 4.2 miles. I figured I’d be able to crank that out even with some uphill walking in less than an hour depending on snow conditions. I started at a local pool parking lot, like usual. I had done…
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Trail Running in Winter at Keystone
Trail running in the winter can be exhilarating and quite an adventure. It’s one of my favorite activities. I love to run in the Winter in Keystone Colorado at 9300′ or more in elevation. One of my favorite trails to run on is the Keystone Gulch Road. This is the access for snowcats and snowmobiles…
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Winter Trail Running in Colorado
Winter Trail Running is one of my favorite training routines. I love the cold air. I love the snow underfoot. It’s much softer than running on pavement. This morning it was 2 degrees F in Keystone Colorado. I had some other things to do, or I would have run first thing in the morning. My…