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Month: September 2012

Physiology – Lactate Threshold Testing

Posted on September 29, 2012November 12, 2012 by Eric Carter

Many athletes and coaches use the term lactate threshold. Sometimes it is used in reference to a particular workout intensity and sometimes to testing but many times the meaning is unclear. What is lactate and the lactate threshold? We are able to live and exercise because our bodies are incredibly efficient at taking food and[…]

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Gear – Black Diamond Drift Ski

Posted on September 27, 2012November 12, 2012 by Eric Carter

For the 2011-2012 season, the Black Diamond Drift was my go-to ski. Training at Elfin Lakes, steep chutes at Blackcomb, skimo races in the rockies and powder days on the Duffy Lake Road, I used them for everything. A light and fat option from BD’s Efficiency Series (and bigger brother to the Aspect ski) the[…]

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Physiology – DiMM

Posted on September 23, 2012November 5, 2012 by Eric Carter

Last weekend I got the chance to tag along on the first day of the Canadian Society of Mountain Medicine, Diploma in Mountain Medicine Course in Whistler BC. The course is put on by a group of physicians, medics, SAR techs, and UIAA guides to train personnel in mountain medicine techniques. A majority of the[…]

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Gear – Suunto t6 Heart Rate Monitor

Posted on September 19, 2012November 12, 2012 by Eric Carter

The t6 is Suunto’s premier training heart rate monitor and has been on the market for several years. Thanks to its compact size, the t6 doesn’t even look all that different from a basic sports watch compared to most bulky heart rate monitors, but when paired with its heart rate strap, it becomes a valuable[…]

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September Sun

Posted on September 16, 2012November 12, 2012 by Eric Carter

We have had a mix of things going on lately, with moving, the semester starting, and Sarah’s new job, we haven’t been getting after it as big as usual but we have still gotten out plenty here and there. Sarah got in her first lead climb at a crag called Area 44. She sent the[…]

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