Hiking Speed and Trail Steepness

[Zé]

( although heartrate can vary based on other factors)....are you making jabs at old people ?

old guys who prank call me at 6:30 am while I'm still sleeping? no I would never...

[zippetydude]

( although heartrate can vary based on other factors)....are you making jabs at old people ?

old guys who prank call me at 6:30 am while I'm still sleeping? no I would never...

Okay, you're killin' me. What's the story there?

Zé: The linear relationship seems reasonable. That would then indicate that oxygen consumption downhill is only about 68% of what it is uphill, which fits roughly what I would have guessed. I'm guessing it applies outside of the range of 13000-14500 where it was actually observed, but that's only a guess. I would imagine the effect levels off dramatically as you descend, becoming closer to 100% as grade or altitude decreases. Still an interesting statistic.

Steve: So, what's happenin' at 6:30 in the morning that you're out there prank calling Zé?

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