In 2005 I had the distinct privilege of being part of an
expedition to the Arctic Ocean. Myself and five other companions traveled over
400 miles by canoe through Canada's Arctic Barrenlands. But this post isn’t
about that trip really. It is about “Old Man Strength”.
Early in the summer of 2005 I was 36 years old. One of my
companions on the trip was a great guy named John. I had never met John prior
to the trip, but it became clear very quickly that he is a very accomplished
whitewater paddler and outdoorsman. John was 40 at the time and had quite a bit
of grey in his beard. Despite his age he had no doubt that he would be able to
keep up because he had “Old Man Strength”.
John informed us that “Old Man Strength” is a phenomenon
that keeps young bucks from showing up their older competitors. Apparently, at
any given moment any man over 40 years of age can tap into the combined
strength of other older gentlemen around the world that are relaxing at that
time. This combined strength infuses the recipient with power of herculean
proportions. Of course, we all laughed.
Part way through the trip we had to travel over land to
connect tributaries. During one grueling day long portage in the tundra John was smiling
and plodding right along under a backbreaking load. When one of our other
expedition mates asked how John could be SMILING in that setting John replied,
“There must be a load of fellas hanging out at a hot tub party in Boca Raton right
now!”
The Workout of the Day: Legs
2-mile walk with the dog with a weighted day pack
Dumbbell Squats
Walking Lunges with weighted day pack
Glute and Hamstring Developer
Weighted Calf Raises
Weighted Step-Ups
Standing Broad Jump for Distance
Abdominal Work
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