Maledictus Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Plus nobody wants to read a challenge thread called "Recovery time and other events where I move slower than normal." If you're not using it can I steal this please? 2 Quote "Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself" -- TolstoyNot sure if it was buzz or woody that said it though. Spartan double trifecta progess: 100%100% Tough Mudder "10 x Legionnaire": 100.0%100.0% "Run ALL the things or die tryin'" 110%110% fitocracy Ogre Magi Lvl 16 Ranger STR: 38|DEX: 58|STA: 59|baCON: 34|WIS: 30|CHA: 30 Previously Completed: Spartan Trifecta, Enough TM Headbands to make a ski mask Link to comment
Xena Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Awesome PR...and we are just getting into the best running weather. Good things are sure to come! Quote Xena, Level 14+ Valkyrie Ranger January 2017 December 2016 Oct/Nov 2016 Link to comment
QuirkyDM Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Burpee form in the race is always questionable. It's not about being a perfect burpee - it's about being done as quickly as possible. But, the rule is chest to the ground and feet off the ground on the way up - doesn't have to be far off the ground - just off the ground. I was just looking at some videos from old races and noticing burpee forms. I thought, "That looks way more efficient that what I'm doing". I mean, hopefully, I keep doing fewer and fewer burpees in these races and not worry about it, but I can see how for speed's sake, these follow the letters of the rule and let you burn through them quickly. Quote Quirky DM My Battle Log: QuirkyDM going Quazy "Success is simply a matter of luck. Ask any failure." Link to comment
AgentsSka Posted September 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Yeah, there is a difference between good form burpees for exercise, and good form burpees for speed efficiency. And, you can be more efficient without cheating. No chest to the ground? Cheating. Painted Warrior posted a blog and in it he says that if you aren't doing a push-up, you are cheating. I disagree. You can go chest to ground and get to your feet w/o an actual push-up being in the mix. 2 Quote Current Challenge || Previous:: 2020 Reset There are a ton of previous challenges that I'm not linking "Freaking pansies. Go work out!" - The Art of Clineliness Link to comment
Maledictus Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Yeah, there is a difference between good form burpees for exercise, and good form burpees for speed efficiency. And, you can be more efficient without cheating. No chest to the ground? Cheating. Painted Warrior posted a blog and in it he says that if you aren't doing a push-up, you are cheating. I disagree. You can go chest to ground and get to your feet w/o an actual push-up being in the mix.Kind of like there are lifting techniques to maximise lifting efficiency vs muscle gain. My Spartan burpee form is abysmal but it meets all the criteria and I can do 30 in less time than most people do 10. (Not the elites of course...) Quote "Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself" -- TolstoyNot sure if it was buzz or woody that said it though. Spartan double trifecta progess: 100%100% Tough Mudder "10 x Legionnaire": 100.0%100.0% "Run ALL the things or die tryin'" 110%110% fitocracy Ogre Magi Lvl 16 Ranger STR: 38|DEX: 58|STA: 59|baCON: 34|WIS: 30|CHA: 30 Previously Completed: Spartan Trifecta, Enough TM Headbands to make a ski mask Link to comment
RisenPhoenix Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 I'd say runner are all crazy mofos... But I think we all know that is true. Especially NP runners. Quote RisenPhoenix, the Entish Aikidoka Challenge: RisenPhoenix Turns to Ash "The essence of koryu [...is] you offer your loyalty to something that you choose to regard as greater than yourself so that you will, someday, be able to offer service to something that truly is transcendent." ~ Ellis Amdur, Old School Link to comment
jstanlick Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Yeah, but it's a good crazy. Like crazy Uncle Ed. Dude's nuts but everyone wants him around because he's a hell of a lot of fun. 1 Quote "You can't climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets." - Arnold Schwarzenegger "The important thing is not to think much but to love much; and so do that which best stirs you to love." - St. Teresa of Avila Current Challenge: Seeks Balance | Battle Log: Ye Olde Battle Logge | NF Character: Public Profile | Strava Spoiler Recent Challenges: Switches Things Up | Vs The Hydra | Dawn Phenomenon | Finishing What I Didn't Start | Healing up | Getting off the Ride | New Horizons | More MetCons | Working on NEST | Ranger Brain | Answering Questions | Refines the Process | Goes Hunting | Kills Another Dragon | Refuses to Grow Old | Balance and Control | KISSes the New Year | Grinds Out 2016 | Keeps Doing His Thing | Keeps on Keeping On | Shifts to the Next Gear | Bounces Back | Keeps Head above Water | Sleeps Low | Kicks it up a Notch | Continuing the Path | Does What He Likes | Back from the Dead? Link to comment
Maledictus Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Yeah, but it's a good crazy. Like crazy Uncle Ed. Dude's nuts but everyone wants him around because he's a hell of a lot of fun.That's easy for you to say. You didn't have to hose him down and give him the kiss of life after he crapped his pants and passed out in the garden at the BBQ. 1 Quote "Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself" -- TolstoyNot sure if it was buzz or woody that said it though. Spartan double trifecta progess: 100%100% Tough Mudder "10 x Legionnaire": 100.0%100.0% "Run ALL the things or die tryin'" 110%110% fitocracy Ogre Magi Lvl 16 Ranger STR: 38|DEX: 58|STA: 59|baCON: 34|WIS: 30|CHA: 30 Previously Completed: Spartan Trifecta, Enough TM Headbands to make a ski mask Link to comment
jstanlick Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 You hosed him off before the kiss of life, right? Gotta have standards, even with Uncle Ed. Quote "You can't climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets." - Arnold Schwarzenegger "The important thing is not to think much but to love much; and so do that which best stirs you to love." - St. Teresa of Avila Current Challenge: Seeks Balance | Battle Log: Ye Olde Battle Logge | NF Character: Public Profile | Strava Spoiler Recent Challenges: Switches Things Up | Vs The Hydra | Dawn Phenomenon | Finishing What I Didn't Start | Healing up | Getting off the Ride | New Horizons | More MetCons | Working on NEST | Ranger Brain | Answering Questions | Refines the Process | Goes Hunting | Kills Another Dragon | Refuses to Grow Old | Balance and Control | KISSes the New Year | Grinds Out 2016 | Keeps Doing His Thing | Keeps on Keeping On | Shifts to the Next Gear | Bounces Back | Keeps Head above Water | Sleeps Low | Kicks it up a Notch | Continuing the Path | Does What He Likes | Back from the Dead? Link to comment
AgentsSka Posted October 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Heyy-ooooo! Alright, so - yes, I still owe the final portion of the Beast recap. I haven't forgotten - at. all. In the meantime, this week has been... alright, I guess. Woke up on Monday morning to head to Destination Deck with NP. Parked at the Stadium and ran the 2 miles over to meet up with the crew at MIT. On the way there, this is what I got to enjoy. yeah... ridiculous, right? at MIT, we did a kick-ass circuit involving sprints/strides, burpees, hands-to-elbows planks, and sit-ups. Ran along the river on the way back for another 2.5. Tuesday, met up with my 6@6 crew and banged out 6 with an average pace of 7:49. Yeah. We are ridiculous. And, then - this morning I hit up the Stadium for a #Frogman1. Frogman1 is the name of our workout when we push for 50 sections. As you can imagine, it can be pretty brutal. But, I PR'd all over that bitch this morning with a 42:50. Sub-40 is in my sights now... Also, I got to start next to the gimp from Pulp Fiction this morning. Don't ask... And, this afternoon, I'm kicking off my new strength training routine. And, I'm slightly excited for it. 4 Quote Current Challenge || Previous:: 2020 Reset There are a ton of previous challenges that I'm not linking "Freaking pansies. Go work out!" - The Art of Clineliness Link to comment
jstanlick Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Alright? The week's been alright? Ridiculous sunrise, spectacular circuits, running along the river, 6@6, Frogman PR, bring out the Gimp and new strength training routine. And that's alright? I love your high standards. A good week for you might be mind-blowing for other folks. 1 Quote "You can't climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets." - Arnold Schwarzenegger "The important thing is not to think much but to love much; and so do that which best stirs you to love." - St. Teresa of Avila Current Challenge: Seeks Balance | Battle Log: Ye Olde Battle Logge | NF Character: Public Profile | Strava Spoiler Recent Challenges: Switches Things Up | Vs The Hydra | Dawn Phenomenon | Finishing What I Didn't Start | Healing up | Getting off the Ride | New Horizons | More MetCons | Working on NEST | Ranger Brain | Answering Questions | Refines the Process | Goes Hunting | Kills Another Dragon | Refuses to Grow Old | Balance and Control | KISSes the New Year | Grinds Out 2016 | Keeps Doing His Thing | Keeps on Keeping On | Shifts to the Next Gear | Bounces Back | Keeps Head above Water | Sleeps Low | Kicks it up a Notch | Continuing the Path | Does What He Likes | Back from the Dead? Link to comment
Maledictus Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 You hosed him off before the kiss of life, right? Gotta have standards, even with Uncle Ed.Which part do you kiss when administering the kiss of life ?? Quote "Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself" -- TolstoyNot sure if it was buzz or woody that said it though. Spartan double trifecta progess: 100%100% Tough Mudder "10 x Legionnaire": 100.0%100.0% "Run ALL the things or die tryin'" 110%110% fitocracy Ogre Magi Lvl 16 Ranger STR: 38|DEX: 58|STA: 59|baCON: 34|WIS: 30|CHA: 30 Previously Completed: Spartan Trifecta, Enough TM Headbands to make a ski mask Link to comment
jstanlick Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Which part do you kiss when administering the kiss of life ??I've found the cold water in the hose is usually enough bring him back around without doing much more. 1 Quote "You can't climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets." - Arnold Schwarzenegger "The important thing is not to think much but to love much; and so do that which best stirs you to love." - St. Teresa of Avila Current Challenge: Seeks Balance | Battle Log: Ye Olde Battle Logge | NF Character: Public Profile | Strava Spoiler Recent Challenges: Switches Things Up | Vs The Hydra | Dawn Phenomenon | Finishing What I Didn't Start | Healing up | Getting off the Ride | New Horizons | More MetCons | Working on NEST | Ranger Brain | Answering Questions | Refines the Process | Goes Hunting | Kills Another Dragon | Refuses to Grow Old | Balance and Control | KISSes the New Year | Grinds Out 2016 | Keeps Doing His Thing | Keeps on Keeping On | Shifts to the Next Gear | Bounces Back | Keeps Head above Water | Sleeps Low | Kicks it up a Notch | Continuing the Path | Does What He Likes | Back from the Dead? Link to comment
RisenPhoenix Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Also, I got to start next to the gimp from Pulp Fiction this morning. Don't ask... So. Many. Tights. Seriously. So many tights were worn this morning. I still don't get it. But I'm usually half asleep when I do Stairs anyway... Quote RisenPhoenix, the Entish Aikidoka Challenge: RisenPhoenix Turns to Ash "The essence of koryu [...is] you offer your loyalty to something that you choose to regard as greater than yourself so that you will, someday, be able to offer service to something that truly is transcendent." ~ Ellis Amdur, Old School Link to comment
jstanlick Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Now that you mention it, there are a lot of tights there. What were the temps in Boston this morning? Quote "You can't climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets." - Arnold Schwarzenegger "The important thing is not to think much but to love much; and so do that which best stirs you to love." - St. Teresa of Avila Current Challenge: Seeks Balance | Battle Log: Ye Olde Battle Logge | NF Character: Public Profile | Strava Spoiler Recent Challenges: Switches Things Up | Vs The Hydra | Dawn Phenomenon | Finishing What I Didn't Start | Healing up | Getting off the Ride | New Horizons | More MetCons | Working on NEST | Ranger Brain | Answering Questions | Refines the Process | Goes Hunting | Kills Another Dragon | Refuses to Grow Old | Balance and Control | KISSes the New Year | Grinds Out 2016 | Keeps Doing His Thing | Keeps on Keeping On | Shifts to the Next Gear | Bounces Back | Keeps Head above Water | Sleeps Low | Kicks it up a Notch | Continuing the Path | Does What He Likes | Back from the Dead? Link to comment
AgentsSka Posted October 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Haha. Today, was dubbed Mandex Day at the stadium. From the FB group description: We've sporadically seen some dudes rocking awesome spandex! But you know what would be even more awesome? A bunch of dudes rocking awesome patterned spandex!With the start of fall and the Halloween costume season, I thought it might be fun to have a men's spandex, or "mandex" workout day at the stadium. Do your online research, find the best pair, and let's show the ladies of NP that we can rock the crazy spandex way better than them!Feel free to invite other NP guys to the group. Try to keep it on the DL from the ladies if possible though... Now, to be fair... I attempted to participate in this and ordered a pair 3 weeks ago. They were sent via China Post and I am still waiting for them. Whaaa whaaaa whaaaaa. So, apparently, I didn't order early enough. Bastards. Only other pair of spandex that I currently own are straight up black. Which I primarily use only when it is below 20Ëš outside (much to the chagrin of my girlfriend, family, and some friends), and was not in the spirit of the day. 1 Quote Current Challenge || Previous:: 2020 Reset There are a ton of previous challenges that I'm not linking "Freaking pansies. Go work out!" - The Art of Clineliness Link to comment
Maledictus Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Haha. Today, was dubbed Mandex Day at the stadium. EVERY DAY IS LESBIAN LOVER MANDEX DAY Quote "Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself" -- TolstoyNot sure if it was buzz or woody that said it though. Spartan double trifecta progess: 100%100% Tough Mudder "10 x Legionnaire": 100.0%100.0% "Run ALL the things or die tryin'" 110%110% fitocracy Ogre Magi Lvl 16 Ranger STR: 38|DEX: 58|STA: 59|baCON: 34|WIS: 30|CHA: 30 Previously Completed: Spartan Trifecta, Enough TM Headbands to make a ski mask Link to comment
Anamal Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Oh man this crazy old dude at my gym would fit in so well on Mandex day!Also, please tell us more about the strength training program you're starting! I'm always curious what strong runners (aka you) do weights wise and how you fit it in around running. Quote Link to comment
AgentsSka Posted October 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Submitted without context. (Because I think it is funny.) 4 Quote Current Challenge || Previous:: 2020 Reset There are a ton of previous challenges that I'm not linking "Freaking pansies. Go work out!" - The Art of Clineliness Link to comment
AgentsSka Posted October 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 Oh man this crazy old dude at my gym would fit in so well on Mandex day!Also, please tell us more about the strength training program you're starting! I'm always curious what strong runners (aka you) do weights wise and how you fit it in around running. Work week hasn't really allowed me to fully start-up my new weight training routine. I'm starting a fresh week on Monday & will be bringing it hard all week next week. I go back and forth between HIIT, heavy weight-low rep, and high rep-lower weight work. The next several weeks leading up to the Fenway sprint will be focused on the high rep work. I'll post some of the details as I begin to work it in. After Fenway, I'll probably work in a 6-8 week cycle of heavy weight-low rep work for those cold winter months. 1 Quote Current Challenge || Previous:: 2020 Reset There are a ton of previous challenges that I'm not linking "Freaking pansies. Go work out!" - The Art of Clineliness Link to comment
cline Posted October 6, 2014 Report Share Posted October 6, 2014 Mandex and weight training FTW! Proud of your PRs!!! Still jealous of PR pig bc that's really cute. Quote I AM going the distance 'Cause all I wanna do is go the distance. Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood. Link to comment
The Tin Man Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Submitted without context. (Because I think it is funny.) I almost died laughing. And I know the context. Also hai I found you. Quote The Tin Man: Cyborg Ranger Tin Man's Out of Date Epic Quest I am what I do. Link to comment
cline Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Tin Man!!!!!! Quote I AM going the distance 'Cause all I wanna do is go the distance. Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood. Link to comment
Xena Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 The gimp freaks me out but the rest of it is awesome. Does anyone have grassroots tights?? You might need some of those. Quote Xena, Level 14+ Valkyrie Ranger January 2017 December 2016 Oct/Nov 2016 Link to comment
AgentsSka Posted October 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Mandex and weight training FTW!Proud of your PRs!!! Still jealous of PR pig bc that's really cute. PR pig only shows up once a month. But, I prefer PR'ing more than that when possible. I almost died laughing. And I know the context. Also hai I found you. Right? It's freaking funny! And, it's about damned time. Tin Man!!!!!! Seriously! What a slacker. The gimp freaks me out but the rest of it is awesome. Does anyone have grassroots tights?? You might need some of those. There are dudes with grassroots tights. I'm not sure what the official stance is on the tights. After the first summit, they got a bit concerned with how the logo was being sported. Also, the white paint just doesn't seem to adhere the same as black. But, I may throw my tights into the mix in the next couple of months and see how it goes. Nothing really to lose. It's not like I'm going to stop wearing them if the paint starts coming off weird. Also, this week has been weird for me. Not training-wise, that's been going pretty standard. Just life-wise, it's been one of those weeks. As a result, my sleep has been a bit off. And, this morning I was pretty tired when my alarm went off at 5. And, well... I posted this to The Breakfast Club.This morning was one of those mornings that I was extremely grateful to be a part of this group. If I had to run by myself this morning, it would have been *very* easy for me to roll over and say "screw this." Instead, I knew that I was meeting up with awesome people and that my day would be infinitely better just for showing up. And, had I rolled over, I would not have met Craig, enjoyed the site of the moon over the reservoir as the sun was rising, or had an awesome run with Harry & Craig. So, thanks y'all. I'm glad you are here! So... training with people for the win. 2 Quote Current Challenge || Previous:: 2020 Reset There are a ton of previous challenges that I'm not linking "Freaking pansies. Go work out!" - The Art of Clineliness Link to comment
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