Well I would have preffered to have the other front quarter strapped to my back but my BIL took it first and since I shot the elk I figured I should do the heavy lifting. I am a pretty active person and used to run a ton but do not anymore. I feel like I am not in the best of shape and can still do it though. Although getting older hasn't helped me any. I play in a softball league in the summers and I get pretty sore from that now.
Being in the best of shape is definately a huge positive when undertaking this adventure for sure.