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TEST Light on the back F Markku Rimpiläinen t Miika Kainu The main feature of the Arc’teryx Axios 50 becomes obvious the minute you lift the pack. It doesn’t weigh a thing! True, 1.55 kilograms is very little for a 50-liter trekking backpack. Designed for short overnight or weekend treks, the Axios 50 pack has been stripped of weight in every possible way. All unnecessary, weight-increasing components have been eliminated. A great deal of attention has been given to comfort and lightness. The wide backpanel can be easily formed to fit the user’s back so that the hips carry most of the load. The shoulder straps seem narrow at first, but there’s no need to 46 || 3.2010 worry. They do not strain the shoulders even when carrying a heavy load. To ensure a good fit, it is worth spending some time with the backpack’s basic adjustments. Once they are right, the Axios 50 carries loads very lightly. Vertical and horizontal compression straps make it easy to wrap your gear into a tight pack that does not swing around on your back. The breathable carrying system keeps the trekker’s back dry even at fast speeds. The AeroForm backpanel, hipbelt and shoulder straps are perforated to ensure good ventilation. Even the padding lets air through. For once the manufacturer’s promise of breath- ability really does hold true! The biggest compartment can be opened from either the top or the side. The smaller front pocket fits items that might come in handy during the hike. The pack also features a top pocket with waterproof zippers. There is a separate side pocket for a water bottle and a hydration bladder sleeve inside the pack. Once you’ve adjusted and packed the bag it’s time to head out. The Axios 50 makes trekking so light that even longer day trips feel easy. You’ll be delighted to see that you cover more ground in a weekend than ever before. New horizons are waiting for you.
Runners’ destinations Ultra-distance runners and those still dreaming of extreme challenges will get a new handbook this fall. Edited by the experienced ultra-racer Kym McConnell and Dave Horsley, Extreme Running introduces 24 popular and demanding running events on seven continents. The volume lists the key information and special requirements for each race and adventure. Impressive photos, along with illustrative maps and vertical profiles, give readers a feel of the races and their spirit. KYM MCCONNELL, DAVE HORSLEY: EXTREME <strong>RUN</strong>NING, PAVILION, 2010 books GUIDE F Ilkka Järvimäki Boosting basic endurance in the fall F Markku Rimpiläinen t Suunto Basic endurance training may account for as much as 90 percent of the overall training volumes of world-class endurance athletes. There is no reason why recreational exercisers looking after their well-being should act differently. Nevertheless, most of us normal exercisers train too hard – without really noticing. There are clear physiological grounds speaking in favor of endurance training. Basic workouts carried out at a low enough heart rate increase the volume of blood in the body. The increased blood volume flowing into the muscles makes the capillary network denser. This provides more oxygen to the muscles, enabling them to work better than ever. The heart’s stroke volume also increases. Basic endurance workouts are performed at around 60 to 70 percent of the maximum heart rate. In the keepFIT case of 40 year olds, who typically have a maximum heart rate of 180, the target range of heart rate to improve basic endurance is 110 to 130. The most reliable way to determine your maximum heart rate is to do a treadmill or bicycle ergometer test. A good heart rate monitor that lets you specify the target ranges in advance helps to ensure you train in the ideal range. All of the products in the Suunto M and t series can be used for this purpose. For winter sports enthusiasts, fall is the best time to build basic endurance. Whether you go for crosscountry skiing or alpine disciplines, basic endurance is a must. You can improve it, for example, with runs that last at least 60 minutes on versatile terrain and in fresh fall air. They also refresh the mind. It is good to vary your speed, and you should include at least one long run in your week. 3.2010 || 47
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