[pct-l] Physiological factors affecting hiking speed

[Tortoise]

All I know, and this is just my personal hypothesis, is that the more 
red blood cells, the better. For instance, many athletes train at high 
altitude so they will build up their red blood cell count before the 
events which are usually held at lower altitudes.  As for me, I decided 
against donating blood a couple of days before I left for my backpack, 
figured I needed all the blood I had.

Two weeks later I was back and made my donation.

Tortoise

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Len Glassner wrote:
> Is there a doctor in the house?
>
> I briefly tried searching the web for info regarding any studies of
> folks (like Joe) who have exhibited extraordinary walking
> capabilities,no luck.  I wonder if there are any common physiological
> traits of these individuals.  It's a given they've all gotten
> themselves in A1 condition, I'm assuming there's more to it than that.
>  Even more than carrying a 5-pound pack.
>
> Does anyone know if the level of red blood cells (I'm assuming they're
> carrying oxygen, the more the better) has any variable impact?  My
> blood counts all run below normal due to bone marrow issues, I'd like
> to blame my slow feet on my RBC.
>
> Thank for any info,
>
> Len
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