Thread: Running Out of Time

Greetings Everybody,
Thanks for your replies and likes. I was taken aback with the number of responses. This together with a phone call from a long term friend last night (thanks mate) has made me more determined to improve my fitness and hunting. It also made me think others may find my efforts and results interesting so will do the odd post to keep you up to date. This will help me stick to the plan as well.
First about me. I am 71 years old, 72 in April, and have a long term type of arthritis which limits my mobility at times. This responds well to activity, as most things do, and have been pretty active wandering around in the bush until the last few years. I am not suggesting this is how you should approach your fitness, merely relating how I am approaching mine. If you are over 40 and have not been to your Doctor for a few years now would be a good time to make an appointment. It might save your life.
Any endeavor needs planning and fitness is no different. Drawing on my planning background here are a few notes for me that may help others.
Aspiration. To be able to walk to some of the Kaweka SFP huts I have never seen and do a little hunting on the way.
Long Term Goal. To be able to walk in to Kiwi Saddle Hut in the morning and not be too stuffed for an evening hunt. Last time I did this was 2011.
Short Term Goal. To be able to walk up Kuri Hill and back in a morning walk. Last time about 2 years ago.
Strategy. Walk around our block boundary each day followed by stretching and joint mobility exercises. Walk up Kuri Hill as far as comfortable each week. Record time to the low trig and distance to track progress.
This likely seems rather OCD to some but that is how I am. Each of us needs a program that suits them. Best of luck and I will let you know how I get on.
Regards Grandpamac.

Part of the block.