Spring Training - Pylon's Journal V4.0

Brutus_G · 02-07-2007, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

I second this. I do whatever I can to avoid injury. That's why I also stop at technical failure.

I agree failure usually sucks unless its by acident or on an isolation exercise. If nothing else avoid failure on the deadlifts ,dont mess your back up.

Archangel · 02-07-2007, 06:09 PM

Great w/o BRother Pylon, hows the back???

Pylon · 02-07-2007, 07:17 PM

Thanks everyone. I haven't seen anything there I disagree with.

Back's fine, probably because I stopped to stretch a little. It's tired, but that's to be expected.

Good news, I finally got my bearings! (For my bike, I mean.) Now I just have to figure out how to put it back together. They did send instructions, which should help...

Pylon · 02-07-2007, 09:29 PM

Another setback. The bolts holding on the pedal stems both decided they would rather shear off than come out willingly. The next step (probably Friday or Saturday) will be to try to drill them out to get it apart, then hunt down replacement bolts. Hopefully the company that just sold me the bearings will be willing to tell me the bolt specs to make my life easier....

b_reed23 · 02-07-2007, 11:23 PM

for a second I thought I read wrong..Py got his bearings?? I know with a new kid in the house they will be lost for a while...

Double D · 02-08-2007, 08:13 AM

Dude break own, buy a new one.

BTW-like the new title!

Burner02 · 02-08-2007, 10:07 AM

hiya Py!

Pylon · 02-08-2007, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Dude break own, buy a new one.

I've thought about it, but...

1) There isn't really anything wrong with this one. I have the parts, just need to assemble it.

2) I would have to dispose of the old one, which would be a huge pain in the ass.

Bottom line, I think I'm just too lazy to shop.

boilermaker · 02-08-2007, 02:03 PM

New Journal! Your home to home time is going to suck when your waving your cap and doing the home run trot with all this new found strenght!

Archangel · 02-08-2007, 04:14 PM

That sucks, hope it falls into place quickly and easily my Friend!!! Hope all else is well!!!

Pylon · 02-08-2007, 07:44 PM

Thanks, fellas. I'll be drilling out the bolts later tonight I think.

Skipped the gym today for a couple of reasons. First, I'm operating on about 3 hours of low-quality sleep. (The wife seems to think if she has to be up, I should suffer as well.

) Also, I apparently sprained my let big toe yesterday morning. Nothing too serious, it didn't slow me down in the gym yesterday, but the two put together seemed like a good reason to skip.

Pylon · 02-09-2007, 09:02 PM

Arrghh....

No lifting today, ended up taking a cheat day. Just can't get tracked working on 6 hours sleep total in the last 2 nights....

Pylon · 02-10-2007, 08:26 AM

OK, drilling out the bolts proved less than successful. My only other option is to cut off the pulley wheel, try to drill out the bolts from the crank arms from the back side, then (assuming that works) replace the pulley and bolts, reusing the crank arms. Otherwise, I'll have to replace the crank arms as well, which are pricey enough that I could just get a new bike.

All of which means I'll probably go shopping this afternoon.

Triple Threat · 02-10-2007, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

I'll have to replace the crank arms as well, which are pricey enough that I could just get a new bike.

All of which means I'll probably go shopping this afternoon.

You might just be better off buying a new one.

Archangel · 02-10-2007, 10:44 AM

^^^ Agreed!!!

Andalite · 02-10-2007, 10:49 AM

u hav a pm

Pylon · 02-10-2007, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

You might just be better off buying a new one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

^^^ Agreed!!!

Yeah, that's the plan. In fact, I'm headed to pick it up now. I did some shopping, and tried a couple out earlier today. I settled on this one. It's very comfortable and smooth, plus has some nice features for the price. Hopefully I'll be back on the road tonight!

Archangel · 02-10-2007, 12:05 PM

SWEET Ride my Friend!!!

Pylon · 02-10-2007, 01:56 PM

OK, assembled and ready to go. Now I just have to get rid of the old one?

Pylon · 02-10-2007, 09:59 PM

New bike, 30 min ride, 8.35 miles. Good times....

b_reed23 · 02-11-2007, 01:24 AM

woohoo!

Double D · 02-11-2007, 08:03 AM

Bike ready to roll, nice!

Pylon · 02-11-2007, 09:10 AM

Thanks kids.

Feel kinda crappy this morning. Many of my co-workers have been sick, and I guess it's my turn. My throat was starting to get scratchy last night, it's full on this morning. Chilling with some hot tea right now.

The thing about it is I tend to do one of 2 things when sick. I either eat nothing or I eat everything. Considering my wife asked me to make her french toast this morning, I knew there was a danger for me here. Got past that, though, tossed the leftovers before there was trouble. Have also reisisted the leftover pizza from Friday.

Couldn't sleep last night, got up and was starving, so I put down come chicken and cottage cheese. (BTW, I made the chicken and tomato casserole from the recipe thread. Not bad, but kinda plain. Needed oregano.) Stuck with oats w/pb and whey this morning, just had a bowl of soup. It just sucks that I made it this long without getting sick, and now that I'm getting back on track, it shows up.

I'm so ready for spring...

Double D · 02-11-2007, 09:12 AM

Fuck I hear ya. Bring on some warmer temps! This sucks!

Pylon · 02-11-2007, 09:54 AM

We get a tease today. It's supposed to get close to 50....followed in the next couple of days by highs in the 20s and ice. This blows.

Double D · 02-11-2007, 09:59 AM

Ya but atleast we know its on the way!

Pylon · 02-11-2007, 10:01 AM

That doesn't make it any better. I still have to go out in it.

I went outside yesterday just as the wind stopped and the sun came out. It was like getting 5 seconds of spring. nice.

02-07-2007, 06:09 PM	#32
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,113 Photos: 4	Great w/o BRother Pylon, hows the back???
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

02-07-2007, 07:17 PM	#33
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,291 Photos: 3	Thanks everyone. I haven't seen anything there I disagree with. Back's fine, probably because I stopped to stretch a little. It's tired, but that's to be expected. Good news, I finally got my bearings! (For my bike, I mean.) Now I just have to figure out how to put it back together. They did send instructions, which should help...
	"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton Fresh Start Journal

02-07-2007, 09:29 PM	#34
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,291 Photos: 3	Another setback. The bolts holding on the pedal stems both decided they would rather shear off than come out willingly. The next step (probably Friday or Saturday) will be to try to drill them out to get it apart, then hunt down replacement bolts. Hopefully the company that just sold me the bearings will be willing to tell me the bolt specs to make my life easier....
	"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton Fresh Start Journal

02-07-2007, 11:23 PM	#35
b_reed23 this is why I'm hot! Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 4,983 Photos: 34	for a second I thought I read wrong..Py got his bearings?? I know with a new kid in the house they will be lost for a while...
	My Journal!

02-08-2007, 10:07 AM	#37
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,274	hiya Py!
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02-08-2007, 08:13 AM	#36
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 9,694	Dude break own, buy a new one. BTW-like the new title!

02-08-2007, 02:03 PM	#39
boilermaker On a Mission! Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,272 Photos: 4	New Journal! Your home to home time is going to suck when your waving your cap and doing the home run trot with all this new found strenght!
	My Journal: Are We Almost There Yet?

02-08-2007, 04:14 PM	#40
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,113 Photos: 4	That sucks, hope it falls into place quickly and easily my Friend!!! Hope all else is well!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

02-08-2007, 07:44 PM	#41
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,291 Photos: 3	Thanks, fellas. I'll be drilling out the bolts later tonight I think. Skipped the gym today for a couple of reasons. First, I'm operating on about 3 hours of low-quality sleep. (The wife seems to think if she has to be up, I should suffer as well. ) Also, I apparently sprained my let big toe yesterday morning. Nothing too serious, it didn't slow me down in the gym yesterday, but the two put together seemed like a good reason to skip.
	"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton Fresh Start Journal

02-09-2007, 09:02 PM	#42
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,291 Photos: 3	Arrghh.... No lifting today, ended up taking a cheat day. Just can't get tracked working on 6 hours sleep total in the last 2 nights....
	"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton Fresh Start Journal

02-10-2007, 08:26 AM	#43
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,291 Photos: 3	OK, drilling out the bolts proved less than successful. My only other option is to cut off the pulley wheel, try to drill out the bolts from the crank arms from the back side, then (assuming that works) replace the pulley and bolts, reusing the crank arms. Otherwise, I'll have to replace the crank arms as well, which are pricey enough that I could just get a new bike. All of which means I'll probably go shopping this afternoon.
	"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton Fresh Start Journal

02-10-2007, 10:44 AM	#45
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,113 Photos: 4	^^^ Agreed!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

02-10-2007, 10:49 AM	#46
Andalite PowerBuilder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, USA Posts: 468	u hav a pm
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02-10-2007, 12:05 PM	#48
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,113 Photos: 4	SWEET Ride my Friend!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

02-10-2007, 01:56 PM	#49
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,291 Photos: 3	OK, assembled and ready to go. Now I just have to get rid of the old one?
	"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton Fresh Start Journal

02-10-2007, 09:59 PM	#50
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,291 Photos: 3	New bike, 30 min ride, 8.35 miles. Good times....
	"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton Fresh Start Journal

02-11-2007, 01:24 AM	#51
b_reed23 this is why I'm hot! Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 4,983 Photos: 34	woohoo!
	My Journal!

02-11-2007, 08:03 AM	#52
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 9,694	Bike ready to roll, nice!

02-11-2007, 09:10 AM	#53
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,291 Photos: 3	Thanks kids. Feel kinda crappy this morning. Many of my co-workers have been sick, and I guess it's my turn. My throat was starting to get scratchy last night, it's full on this morning. Chilling with some hot tea right now. The thing about it is I tend to do one of 2 things when sick. I either eat nothing or I eat everything. Considering my wife asked me to make her french toast this morning, I knew there was a danger for me here. Got past that, though, tossed the leftovers before there was trouble. Have also reisisted the leftover pizza from Friday. Couldn't sleep last night, got up and was starving, so I put down come chicken and cottage cheese. (BTW, I made the chicken and tomato casserole from the recipe thread. Not bad, but kinda plain. Needed oregano.) Stuck with oats w/pb and whey this morning, just had a bowl of soup. It just sucks that I made it this long without getting sick, and now that I'm getting back on track, it shows up. I'm so ready for spring...
	"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton Fresh Start Journal

02-11-2007, 09:12 AM	#54
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 9,694	Fuck I hear ya. Bring on some warmer temps! This sucks!

02-11-2007, 09:54 AM	#55
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,291 Photos: 3	We get a tease today. It's supposed to get close to 50....followed in the next couple of days by highs in the 20s and ice. This blows.
	"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton Fresh Start Journal

02-11-2007, 09:59 AM	#56
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 9,694	Ya but atleast we know its on the way!

02-11-2007, 10:01 AM	#57
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,291 Photos: 3	That doesn't make it any better. I still have to go out in it. I went outside yesterday just as the wind stopped and the sun came out. It was like getting 5 seconds of spring. nice.
	"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton Fresh Start Journal