02-12-11 08:15 PM - Post#675697    

Hi gang. It's me. New year and time for some new thoughts. After the last Bash and Coach Pendlays seminar, his words hit home, as for being realistic in our training that is.
I realize I do not need a 450lb squat or 315lb bench to be in shape for what I do. I climb poles and hunt. That's pretty much it, besides walking long distances. That being said, I will focus on the training best suited for my work and adventures and that is pretty much what I've been doing.
I've taken the handle of Norsehunter as I'm of Norwegian descent(2nd generation in this country) and I hunt. Go figure.
I have also given up the MMA training and refereeing. That's for a much younger crowd. I don't miss the aches and ibuprofen either.
There you have it. Same ol' same ol', new year.

For he today that sheds his blood with mine, shall forever be my brother.

Re: Log and Adventures of the Norsehunter
02-12-11 08:26 PM - Post#675698    

Here is a picture from our last hunt of the season. Two weeks ago, 4 of us went down south and shot five does to end the antlerless season. I got one nice size doe, all dressed out, cut up, ground and some steaks. Season is officially over. I'll head into the woods in the morning and take down some stands until next fall.
Last weekend we cooked up a hog I shot last year in Texas and all us hunters had a feast, along with the wives, on Super Bowl Sunday. The roast hog was so-o-o-o good. Already looking forward to the next one. Hope to bag a few next month in Texas.

For he today that sheds his blood with mine, shall forever be my brother.

02-12-11 08:33 PM - Post#675699    

Yo, Tommy!

02-13-11 12:40 AM - Post#675728    

Staying in shape for hunting... sounds like a good plan to me!

I understand in Texas there's no shortage of Hogs to hunt.

Log and Adventures of the Norsehunter
02-13-11 08:06 AM - Post#675752    

• Laree Said:

How you two doing with this winter? Finally stopped snowing here and temporary spring is coming next week.

For he today that sheds his blood with mine, shall forever be my brother.

Edited by Norsehunter on 02-14-11 06:41 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.

02-13-11 08:07 AM - Post#675754    

• jjo Said:

Sometimes just a shortage of land to hunt them on. Hogs are a real problem but everyone wants to charge people to get rid of them. Must not be that much of a problem.

For he today that sheds his blood with mine, shall forever be my brother.

02-13-11 08:21 AM - Post#675755    

I had a similar thought while watching a documentary about the hog problem. One segment had some hunters catch a hog for a research project. After measurements were taken, they released it. They didn't seam to tag it attach a tracking device. It it were as big a problem as they were saying, I'd expect them to harvest the pig after measuring.

"Coyote is always waiting, and Coyote is always hungry."

02-13-11 08:24 AM - Post#675756    

Feb 8th, AM Cardio

3 miles incl. 3 half mile runs followed by 20 minutes in the sauna

Feb 11th, AM Cardio

2 mile walk w/8lb dmbls, pushups 5 sets of 20 reps

Feb 12th PM Cardio

3 miles incl. 4 quarter mile runs followed by 30 minutes in the sauna. The sauna felt good. Good sweat.

For he today that sheds his blood with mine, shall forever be my brother.

Log and Adventures of the Norsehunter
02-13-11 08:27 AM - Post#675757    

Our son made a trip last fall to Finland and brought me home a Finnish made hunting knife. Pretty nice. I hope to get to use it next month.
Looks like I loaded three of the same pic. Hmmm.

For he today that sheds his blood with mine, shall forever be my brother.

Edited by Norsehunter on 02-13-11 08:29 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.

Re: Log and Adventures of the Norsehunter
02-13-11 05:48 PM - Post#675845    

"As to the species of exercise, I advise the gun. While this gives [only] moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun, therefore, be the constant companion to your walks."

-- Thomas Jefferson, writing to his teenaged nephew.

"Coyote is always waiting, and Coyote is always hungry."

Re: Log and Adventures of the Norsehunter
02-14-11 06:40 AM - Post#675920    

• Steve Rogers Said:

Nice. Thanks.

For he today that sheds his blood with mine, shall forever be my brother.

Re: Log and Adventures of the Norsehunter
02-15-11 08:06 AM - Post#676144    

Tuesday, Feb 15th

AM Legs workout

Warmup walk 15 minutes with 8lb dmbls

Hack squat 3x20

Leg Ext. 3x20

Stepups 20 reps ea. leg x 3 sets

Hang. Leg raises 3x20

5 min cooldown walk

20 minutes in my Finnish sauna.

Oh yeah. The Mrs joined me in the gym.

For he today that sheds his blood with mine, shall forever be my brother.

02-16-11 06:22 PM - Post#676496    

Tuesday, PM

Mrs and I got in an hour walk after dinner. Balmy 40 degrees out but so much warmer than it had been.

For he today that sheds his blood with mine, shall forever be my brother.

Log and Adventures of the Norsehunter
02-16-11 06:24 PM - Post#676497    

That's some leg workout.

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Re: Log and Adventures of the Norsehunter
02-16-11 06:29 PM - Post#676501    

Hey bruddha! Leaving here on 18MAR for TX.

Big St Paddy's day shingding at the Brits on 17th. You and Deb in for some end of week (Thursday nite) partying???

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Re: Log and Adventures of the Norsehunter
02-16-11 06:34 PM - Post#676504    

• Ironeagle Said:

Leaving for Texas myself on the 18th of March until the 28th. I'll be cruising thru KC around 6AM, stopping in OKC for a bit. Don't know if I'll drive straight thru or spend the night there. Will know more as the day draws near. Now Deb and I will have a half way point to crash on our way south. Hint, hint, wink, wink, nod, nod.

For he today that sheds his blood with mine, shall forever be my brother.

Re: Log and Adventures of the Norsehunter
02-16-11 06:36 PM - Post#676505    

• OriginalCritter Said:

Nah, just a warmup. No DOMS today.

For he today that sheds his blood with mine, shall forever be my brother.

Re: Log and Adventures of the Norsehunter
02-16-11 06:37 PM - Post#676506    

• Norsehunter Said:

You mean the new location, right? You know you always have a place at our casa brother!!!

Bring your swim trunks!

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02-17-11 11:25 AM - Post#676576    

I dig the approach, Tom! Here's to a health-filled new year.

02-17-11 09:29 PM - Post#676665    

You can run, but you can't hide. I found you again Tom.

You sound like you not only know yourself, but are comfortable with that knowledge Tom. good on you. Doing training that helps you do what you love to do better, is a very smart way to train.

02-24-11 10:07 AM - Post#677646    

Tom! I like the new official approach. I remember well talking about this on our adventure back in November. I like it and I'm digging the workouts!

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02-27-11 08:56 PM - Post#678227    

Sunday, Feb 27th

AM Cardio, did 49 minutes. 30 minutes of walk/run followed by 19 minutes of HIIT cardio.
Sauna 30 minutes

For he today that sheds his blood with mine, shall forever be my brother.

02-27-11 08:57 PM - Post#678228    

Afterwards, I did this......

For he today that sheds his blood with mine, shall forever be my brother.

Re: Log and Adventures of the Norsehunter
02-28-11 01:03 PM - Post#678335    

Monday, Feb 28th

AM 1 mile warmup walk

Wide grip pullups, 3 sets

Elevated ring pushups, 3 sets

Dmbl shldr press, 3 sets

1 mile cooldown walk

For he today that sheds his blood with mine, shall forever be my brother.

Re: Log and Adventures of the Norsehunter
03-01-11 02:05 PM - Post#678602    

Tuesday, Mar 1st

AM 3 mile walk w/dmbls

For he today that sheds his blood with mine, shall forever be my brother.

Re: Log and Adventures of the Norsehunter
03-02-11 04:20 PM - Post#678855    

Wednesday, Mar 2nd

AM 1 mile warmup walk w/dmbls

Squat, 5 sets of 15 reps

Bbl shld pr 15, 12, 10(4pp)

Sauna 15 minutes

For he today that sheds his blood with mine, shall forever be my brother.

Re: Log and Adventures of the Norsehunter
03-03-11 08:56 AM - Post#678942    

Thursday, Mar 3rd

AM 3 miles of walk, run, hills carrying dmbls followed by 20 minutes in the sauna. Uff Da!

For he today that sheds his blood with mine, shall forever be my brother.

03-03-11 08:57 AM - Post#678943    

• Andrew S Said:

Thanks Andrew.

For he today that sheds his blood with mine, shall forever be my brother.

03-03-11 08:59 AM - Post#678944    

• silverbackbob Said:

The goal is no injuries that would impede my hobbies.

For he today that sheds his blood with mine, shall forever be my brother.

03-03-11 09:00 AM - Post#678945    

• Big Eddie Said:

Thanks Eddie. Whatcha gonna do now that Iron Eagle is flying the coop?

For he today that sheds his blood with mine, shall forever be my brother.

03-13-11 11:31 AM - Post#681028    

Hey, Tommy, everything okay over there?

03-17-11 06:58 AM - Post#681714    

• Laree Said:

Yeah. Been busy working in preparation for our trip to south Texas. Leaving in 8 hours.

For he today that sheds his blood with mine, shall forever be my brother.

Re: Log and Adventures of the Norsehunter
03-17-11 07:05 AM - Post#681715    

Sat, Mar 5th

AM 3 mile walk with dumblls

Sauna 30 minutes

Tues, Mar 8th

AM 2 mile walk

Thurs, Mar 10th

AM 3 mile walk/run

Sauna 20 minutes

Sat Mar 12th

AM 2 mile walk/run

Elev. ring pushups 2 sets

Chinups 2 sets

Hang. leg raise 2 sets

Dmbl shldr pr 2 sets

Dumbl curl 2 sets

Sauna 20 minutes

Wed Mar 16th

AM 2 mile walk

Thursday, Mar 17th

St. Patty's day and no drinking allowed as we are heading to Texas. Col Mullins is heading there tomorrow so we thought to beat him down there.

For he today that sheds his blood with mine, shall forever be my brother.

Re: Log and Adventures of the Norsehunter
03-31-11 09:11 PM - Post#684160    

Texas was nice. Warm and sunny and lots of game.
I brought my weight vest along and did a morning walk/run daily. 1/4 mile walk out to the paved road, then a 1/2 mile jog to the bridge, which is closed for repairs, then back again. I took 5lbs of lead out of the left side and replaced it with a loaded "Judge", just for snakes.
I managed to shoot 4 hogs, 7 raccoons, and 2 javelina. John shot 3 hogs and a rattlesnake and Nick shot 2 hogs. We all fished a bit and landed 40 striped bass.
All in all, a good trip. Freezers are almost full.

For he today that sheds his blood with mine, shall forever be my brother.

Re: Log and Adventures of the Norsehunter
03-31-11 09:13 PM - Post#684162    

After our drive home Sat-Sun, non-stop and lack of sleep, I do believe I'm catching up on my missed sleep. Back to normal..

Thursday, Mar 31st

AM 4 mile walk/run.

For he today that sheds his blood with mine, shall forever be my brother.

03-31-11 11:03 PM - Post#684179    

Nice haul. Looks like your training fits your goals.

"Coyote is always waiting, and Coyote is always hungry."

04-01-11 10:42 AM - Post#684240    

A little training to go with some great hunting. Life's good!

04-01-11 10:45 AM - Post#684243    

Looking good, Tom! Nice hunting, brother.

04-03-11 06:12 PM - Post#684659    

Thanks everyone. Hunting season is over and fishing season is at hand. Still have room in the freezers for some fish.

Sunday, Apr 3rd

Nice day outside so did some brief patio sweeping
and driveway cleaning for an afternoon workout outside.

Tire flip 4 sets of 10

Farmer walk w/300lbs x 4

Mile and a half walk followed by 25 minutes in the sauna.

For he today that sheds his blood with mine, shall forever be my brother.

Log and Adventures of the Norsehunter
04-04-11 01:08 PM - Post#684780    

Monday, Apr 4th

AM 1 mile warmup walk

Pullups 3sets
ss
Ring pushups 3 sets
ss
OH press 3 sets
ss
Hang. leg raise 3 sets
ss
EZ curls 3 sets

1 mile cooldown walk

For he today that sheds his blood with mine, shall forever be my brother.

Edited by TomP on 04-04-11 01:08 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.

Re: Log and Adventures of the Norsehunter
04-05-11 05:44 PM - Post#685107    

Tuesday, Apr 5th

AM 2.25 mile walk followed by 25 minutes in the sauna

For he today that sheds his blood with mine, shall forever be my brother.

Re: Log and Adventures of the Norsehunter
04-10-11 08:17 PM - Post#685775    

Deb finally got her bear back from a new taxidermist. The original taxidermist "lost" our hides for well over two years. After he "found' them, still frozen in his cooler, I took them elsewhere and here is the product. She is one happy hunter, albeit short one love seat in the livingroom now.

For he today that sheds his blood with mine, shall forever be my brother.

04-10-11 08:36 PM - Post#685779    

Wow, Tom, great looking! The bear looks great, too!

Seriously, I am sure people visiting will have a terrific conversation starter.

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05-01-11 11:55 AM - Post#688650    

Tom!

You and Deb are two of the most interesting folks I have ever met. Never a dull moment with you two.

I miss our social and training times we had at Ft Leavenworth.

Denton is right off I35 as you head south for your next hunting trip.

I expect you two to stop in for a stay.

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05-01-11 11:56 AM - Post#688651    

P.S. Love the pic with Deb and her bear!

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05-01-11 01:22 PM - Post#688661    

• Ironeagle Said:

Next time we're through Denton, we'll call, maybe hit the gym and then the Jim.

For he today that sheds his blood with mine, shall forever be my brother.

05-01-11 01:24 PM - Post#688663    

• TomP Said:

Oh, there's no doubt we will do both for sure!!!

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05-11-11 07:59 AM - Post#690105    

Fishing season is upon us out here in the Midwest. Here's a stringer of cats caught a few weeks ago. Also, I cleaned up the patio in the background before Mother's Day.
I haven't been posting my workouts and probably should. That'll fill a couple of pages.

For he today that sheds his blood with mine, shall forever be my brother.

05-11-11 08:02 AM - Post#690106    

Here's a little one that we caught, then released. Estimated it to be about 40lbs. Timmy, holding the flathead, is 315lbs and 6'3" tall for reference on the fish size.

For he today that sheds his blood with mine, shall forever be my brother.

05-11-11 10:04 AM - Post#690129    

Damn! Looking good, brother! You have a fish fry?