As a 41-year-old in relatively good health – and someone who still plays competitive soccer with men 20 years younger – I shouldn’t get gassed climbing a mountain.
However, I do recall sucking wind while hiking out of a deep hollow toting a heavy pack during bear season this past fall, as well as how my heart pounded upon dragging multiple deer from the woods.
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