ascent vs. descent (was Re: smell)
Once you have bad knees you like ascending steep trails better I think. Several decades ago I loved going downhill fast, when you get good at it, it's like...
Bob Marley 2005-12-10 09:40:35 #38932

Re: treadmill
I strengthen these little used muscles by jogging backwards in the swimming pool. Stay on your toes and jog from 3' out to as deep as you can push off the...
Bob Washburn 2005-12-10 09:38:51 #38931

ascent vs. descent (was Re: smell)
I sweat a lot more going uphill than down which seems to imply my body is generating a lot more heat. Loosing water is also a problem going uphill and...
Bob Marley 2005-12-10 09:36:49 #38930

ascent vs. descent (was Re: smell)
--- In Grand_Canyon_Hikers@yahoogroups.com, "Phil Gutkin" wrote: > > Pat, > Does it take you more time going down the trail than coming up the > same...
Patricia Corry 2005-12-10 09:22:06 #38929

Re: smell
People (those on the rim -- not the hikers) expect the guys to stink, but watch the looks when a couple of gals sit down really stinking to you know what. ...
Kam Pebler 2005-12-10 09:19:31 #38928

ascent vs. descent (was Re: smell)
I'm not sure going up is easier, but I think I do enjoy it the most. I think it has to do with getting in the zone -- feeling like you, your body and mind,...
Kam Pebler 2005-12-10 08:43:19 #38927

Re: Trip report Grandview to Grandview
Nice response Tom. --- In Grand_Canyon_Hikers@yahoogroups.com, "tomkbourne2002" wrote: > > --- In Grand_Canyon_Hikers@yahoogroups.com, "Warren" >...
Kam Pebler 2005-12-10 08:34:43 #38926

Re: treadmill
I agree and have been recommending it for years BUT, it works better if you elevate the one end so you'll be walking backwards uphill....DON'T try this until...
docthomas04@yahoo.com 2005-12-10 07:58:09 #38925

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