Like most here, long time listener, first time caller. I have been reading the nerd fitness blog and message board for awhile, and really have been super impressed with all the great content and advice. There is a great camaraderie and community here that you don't always find other places. This board is less about "how much you bench?" and more about "how much happier are you with yourself?". Its very refreshing. I'm tall and thin 6'1" & 175 lbs. and have normally excelled in sports that require speed and endurance, but don't necessarily need overwhelming strength. I have decided that i want to turn my biggest weakness in to a strength, so with the soccer off-season now in full swing and winter upon us i have decided to really focus the next 5 months to building power. With the heavy cloths that come with Winter it lends itself well to taking in extra calories to try and add muscle and strength without having to be self-conscious when going shirtless on the beach every weekend. I have chosen my favorite Ninja Turtle as my war banner. Donatello is an great mixture of genius, agility and strength that i would really like to emulate. My routine is going to be very focused on following a slightly modified version of Rippetoe's Program from Starting Strength that i will post in my eventual personal workout thread. Anyway, really looking forward to interacting with everyone, and getting tips and pointers from people out there who have been where i am, and are working to hit their goals.
