Tag Archives: Appalachian Trail

Finding My Legs

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Albert Bodamer

As summer advances, so does my progress on this Hybrid regimen. I’m now 33 days in and enjoying a recovery week. It’s been exactly two years since I’ve done P90X2 and hour long workouts. And it’s been a challenging change … Continue reading →

Posted in Backpacking, hiking, P90X2, P90X3, Round 14, Skogg System Kettlebell | Tagged Appalachian Trail, Springer Mountain, Trout Adventure Trail | Leave a comment

Springer Mountain/Long Creek Falls Loop Hike

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Albert Bodamer

On Saturday, I enjoyed perfect weather and the company of three Eagle Scouts to do a 10 mile loop hike from Springer Mountain to Long Creek Falls and back. This is one of those great hikes with a high view … Continue reading →

Posted in Backpacking, hiking, Round 8, Tai Cheng | Tagged Appalachian Trail, Benton Mackaye Trail, Hiking, Long Creek Falls, Rest, Springer Mountain, Tai Cheng, Three Forks | 1 Comment

Round 6, P90X-2, Days 61-66: Feeling the Burn. AT Unicoi to Poplar Stamp.

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Albert Bodamer

This past weekend, a small group of adult Scout leaders in my Troop headed out for an overnight trek on the Appalachian Trail. The hike: Unicoi Gap, GA, south 8 miles on the AT to Poplar Stamp Gap. Map. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Backpacking, hiking, P90X2, Round 6 | Tagged Appalachian Trail, Backpacking, Base + Back, Beer, blister, Chattahoochee Gap, Chest + Back + Balance, GA, Helen, Hiking, Hofer's, knee, Pain, plyocide, Poplar Stamp Gap, Rest, Unicoi Gap, Yoga | Leave a comment

Round 6, P90X-2, Days 36-39: Yes, I’m Still Doing that P90X Stuff

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Albert Bodamer

Not to worry. Throughout my mourning period, I pressed on with this routine. However, travel, tennis and backpacking, together have placed me about a week behind schedule. I think I may declare these various activities as a recovery week, since … Continue reading →

Posted in Backpacking, hiking, P90X2, Round 6 | Tagged Ab Ripper X, Appalachian Trail, Backpacking, Bear, bear bag, Blood Mountain, Chest + Back + Balance, Neels Gap, P90X2, plyocide, Rest, Shoulders & Arms | Leave a comment

Round 6, P90X-2, Days 18-21: Total Body/Ab Ripper, Yoga, Balance & Power, & Backpacking

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Albert Bodamer

Last week I completed the “Foundation Phase” on schedule. And I spent the weekend backpacking just over the border in the vicinity of Tate City, NC (pop: 32 +/-). We did what amounted to about 10 miles total, including the … Continue reading →

Posted in Backpacking, P90X2, Round 6 | Tagged Appalachian Trail, ARX-2, Backpacking, Balance & Power, Beech Creek Trail, Beech Gap, Big Scaly Mountain, Blue Ridge, Chimney Rock, Deep Gap, High Falls, Loop Hike, P90X2, Rest, Standing Indian, Tate City, Total Body, Yoga | 2 Comments

Franconia Ridge Loop Hike

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Albert Bodamer

On Saturday, July 28, 2012, we hiked the Franconia Ridge Loop (8.9 miles RT, 3,680′ elevation gain) in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The weather forecast for that day wasn’t particularly enthralling: 60% chance of rain and afternoon thundershowers. … Continue reading →

Posted in Backpacking, hiking | Tagged Appalachian Trail, Backpacking, Falling Waters Trail, Franconia Notch, Franconia Ridge, Greenleaf Hut, Hiking, Lafayette Place Campground, Little Haystack Mountain, Mt. Lafayette, Mt. Lincoln, New Hampshire, Old Bridle Path, White Mountains | 1 Comment

Round 4 Hybrid, Days 74-77: Rest, Kenpo X, Hiking, Rest & Yoga

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Albert Bodamer

The name of the game for me in the final weeks of this round is: modify. I’m not playing any tennis at the moment, and I’m replacing every plyometric move with something else. Here’s the rundown: After Shoulders and Arms, … Continue reading →

Posted in Backpacking, P90X-Insanity Hybrid, Round 4 | Tagged Appalachian Trail, Hiking, Kenpo X, Max Cardio Conditioning & Abs, Max Interval Circuit, Pain, Springer Mountain, Tennis, Three Forks, Yoga | Leave a comment

Round 4 Hybrid, Days 6, 7, 8 and a Milestone

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Albert Bodamer

A Milestone: One year ago today, I popped in my first P90X DVD, Chest & Back, and began a journey into the unknown. Now, 278 blog posts later, I’m on my fourth round of P90X and am enjoying the benefits of … Continue reading →

Posted in P90X-Insanity Hybrid, Round 4 | Tagged Ab Ripper X, Appalachian Trail, Calories, Cardio Power & Resistance, Chest & Back, Heart Rate, Milestones, P90X-Insanity Hybrid, Rest | Leave a comment

Round 3 Hybrid, Days 49 & 50: Rest, Backpacking & Core Cardio & Balance

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Albert Bodamer

This past Saturday was a rest day and an opportunity to go backpacking with our Boy Scout Troop on the Benton MacKaye Trail. We hiked a total of 11.4 miles from the Three Forks trailhead to the intersection at Route … Continue reading →

Posted in Backpacking, P90X-Insanity Hybrid, Round 3 | Tagged Appalachian Trail, Backpacking, Benton Mackaye Trail, Boy Scouts, Calories, Core Cardio & Balance, Heart Rate, Long Creek Falls, P90X-Insanity Hybrid, Rest, Three Forks | Leave a comment

Round 3 Hybrid, Day 43: Chest, Shoulders & Triceps; ARX

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Albert Bodamer

I was a little sore yesterday from my 10 mile hike on the AT/BMT on Saturday. So it was a relief to get back at it with Chest, Shoulders & Triceps–no pull ups or curls! Just lots & lots of push ups. … Continue reading →