Tag: backcountry hunting

Backcountry Performance…Selecting the Right Boot

Howdy Howdy! I hope you are having a fantastic day! Mine is indeed that because today I get the opportunity to discuss a topic about which I’m really passionate (honestly, there are a lot of those topics). As a self-acknowledged gearhead, I’m always interested in the functionality and ergonomics of equipment, and how that interfaces with human biomechanics. Let’s say…

Shoulder Protection for the Lifetime Athlete

The human shoulder is a marvel of design. It is perhaps more than a joint and is best described as the shoulder complex. This is because it is somewhat complex. Comprised of a shoulder “girdle” made up of your clavicle (collarbone), scapula (shoulder blade), and humerus (upper arm), the shoulder complex blends mobility and stability in truly unique fashion. That…

Ep290 – Athletic Analysis of the Backcountry Hunter

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In this episode we discuss the specific athletic requirements of the backcountry hunter. Using the Capacity Rating System, we determine the levels of strength, speed, power, agility, and endurance needed for ultimate conditioning and success in the backcountry. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to achieve peak…

Analysis of the Hunting Athlete

Howdy! I’m putting these thoughts together during Spring Break so if you’re on a trip, I hope it’s an amazing one. I’m doing a bit of a “stay-cation” mostly because I’m busy with work and planning to save some time off for later in the spring.  Not long ago I did a little piece that was very well received within…

Ep287 – Forefoot Pain…Metatarsalgia

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Ep287 - Forefoot Pain...Metatarsalgia
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I do a regular segment over on the Backcountry Hunting Podcast called “Backcountry Fitness and Nutrition.” This was a recent edition and I’m sharing it here because forefoot pain known as metatarsalgia is such a commonly occurring problem for many Lifetime Athletes. This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping…

Christmas Elk Chorizo!

By popular demand, from multiple community requests – as well as my own passion project – I bring you Christmas Elk Chorizo! Yep, it’s that time of year again when I make sausage and jerky, and it varies from year to year what products get produced.  All that depends on which animals got harvested, and what I’m feeling like creating.…

Ep268 – Hunting Adventures with Phil Cox!

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Ep268 - Hunting Adventures with Phil Cox!
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Today’s episode is Hunting Adventures with Phil Cox! The term “hunting adventures” of course has multiple meanings. You may be a hunter like Phil who ventures afield and has a grand adventure. Or you may be seeking an adventurous experience in any life pursuit. This show is packed with both. Phil is a fantastic human who shares his true zest…

Ep267 – Late Season Elk Hunting Gear

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The Late Season Pack Dump and Clothing System video features the equipment and clothing I used during the late elk season in Montana in 2022. At The Lifetime Athlete we celebrate athletes of all ages, types, and ability levels. We recognize the hunter as the original athlete, and we help hunters to train athletically so that they can hunt for…

Ep266 – Thanksgiving Thoughts

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Happy Thanksgiving. In this episode I share some gratitude and reflections on the season! This podcast was brought to you by The Lifetime Athlete Coaching and Training Services. Our focus is helping you to achieve peak athletic performance in any sport or fitness pursuit…fine tune your body composition to get lean, healthy, shredded, and jacked…and solve the root cause of…

Thanksgiving Thoughts

It’s Thanksgiving time. This is a fabulous time of year when we officially celebrate the end of Autumn, the bountiful harvest, and our good fortune. Beyond the gatherings and turkey dinners, we have many traditions to appreciate the season and opportunities to officially reflect on our gratitude. Today’s missive is entitled “Thanksgiving Thoughts” and it’s a combination of things I’m…