Fitness and shit

[Archren]

Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Reason #7256 why everyone should check out the Joe Rogan podcast.

And mobilitywod.com. He has a ton of free videos talking about things to do to improve mobility and proper positioning/posture for everything from pullups and pushups to olympic weightlifting.

[Archren]

So this morning we did a benchmark workout with CrossFit Total (1 rep max of back squat, strict press and dead lift). I've made some gains (back squat and dead lift), but my press is lacking. I can actually string together 3-4 press with 45 so to say it's my 1RM is a little misleading, but I couldn't get 55 up to save my life this morning. Time to start hitting the bench at work, because upper body strength has always been one of my weakest points.

[Porkchop]

Originally Posted by racedoll

Where? Make sure you do bricks.

I just had to change it due to schedule conflict. I was going to do the one at Ceasar Creek State Park, but I realized that Mid-Ohio AMA Superbike was that weekend.... Priorities....

I'm doing the 10TV Commit To Be Fit Multisport Festival at Alum Creek State Park. The full Olympic distance Tri goes from Alum to downtown Columbus and ends at the arch next to Nationwide Arena. My guess is the sprint distance for me stays around Alum Creek. I believe 1/4 mile swim (440m), 14 mile bike, and a 5k. Not too bad.

Yeah, I've heard all about bricks. We have a Tri coach where I work, she's amazing. Should be working on bricks this week. I only have about a month and a half to the race. The run scares me the most because I'm a treadmill runner. Need to get used to running outside and actually "moving" my fat ass.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=GJdNRQK1ACQ < Promotional piece for the race...

[Kaneman]

Another vote for mobilityWOD...I'm a big fan and have all my clients doing at least a couple of exercises I learned there.

[racedoll]

Originally Posted by Porkchop

Yeah, I've heard all about bricks.

As long as you are aware of them. There are some good videos about how to prepare your body for the run before getting off the bike. Pretty helpful and it works.

[Cutty72]

Anyone here into biking? (pedal type) Just picked up a Trek 4300 cheap and am looking at commuting to work on it (about 16 mile round trip) plus hitting trails at campgrouds.
Guy was trying to talk me into a 7200, but that was too much road bike for me.

[Turbo Ghost]

I'm just getting back into it after a decade or more of being out of it. Imagine my surprise when the cheapest full-suspension bike I could find was $1,200!! I finally found two contenders quite a bit cheaper.
The Forge Sawback 7xx
http://forgebikes.com/mountain-bike-sawback-7xx.php

And the Iron Horse Sinister 6.5
http://www.ironhorsebikes.com/full-s...2-sinister-6-5

I went with the Sinister because one, it was cheaper and it's a 29er and the reviews I read mentioned the frame geometry was on the larger size which works well for me since I'm 6'2".
I ordered it through walmart and paid $479 for the bike and $44 for a 3-year warranty covering normal wear and tear except for brakes and tires and unfortunately I had to pay sales tax which brought it to $579 out the door.

I've only ridden it once for about 10 miles on a paved trail but, so far, I'm pleased with the bike. It will be a while before I'm ready to get back on the dirt!

[Porkchop]

Originally Posted by Cutty72

Anyone here into biking? (pedal type) Just picked up a Trek 4300 cheap and am looking at commuting to work on it (about 16 mile round trip) plus hitting trails at campgrouds.
Guy was trying to talk me into a 7200, but that was too much road bike for me.

Boo Trek... I work for Specialized. Yeah I have a few new rides too.

Specialized Sirrus Limited. Full SL2 carbon frame pulled from the Roubaix with a straight handlebar. SRAM Apex 2x10 groupset. DT Swiss 3.0 wheelset. Light and fast without the full committed road position. Will be using for my first Tri in July...


Specialized Camber Comp 29. No carbon... too rich for my blood. M5 aluminum frame. Rockshox Reba RL fork w/ 110mm of travel. Autosag rear shock. Love the 29er. Big, but compliant. Ready to shred some gnar. And other than the saddle... very comfortable. (obviously not my picture, none of mine look this good...)


Me at Alum Creek P1 on the demo of the Camber...

[Porkchop]

Originally Posted by Turbo Ghost

I'm just getting back into it after a decade or more of being out of it. Imagine my surprise when the cheapest full-suspension bike I could find was $1,200!! I finally found two contenders quite a bit cheaper.

I went with the Sinister because one, it was cheaper and it's a 29er and the reviews I read mentioned the frame geometry was on the larger size which works well for me since I'm 6'2".

Bikes are not cheap anymore. Our cheapest FSR is $1900 msrp. Mine is about $2800 msrp. But lets just say the mark-up on bikes is absurd, I didn't pay anywhere near that. I mean we have $14,000 road bikes and $8,000 mountain bikes in house.

Welcome back to the fold... and welcome to 29er goodness...

[Turbo Ghost]

My wife was ready to kill me when she found out I spent what I did! I still don't know if I convinced her I got a great deal for what I got.
She is riding my old Huffy Ironman I've had for nearly 20 years (and still works and looks great!) but, now she wants her own. Soooo, I think we'll be getting her a Huffy FSB from walmart. She doesn't need anything fancy. $100 is plenty to spend on her fickle desires. If she decides she wants to really get into it later then we'll pay up but, not now!

BTW, is that an old pic of you? You look much leaner in your avatar. No offense meant, just wondering.