Have You Seen Me Lately?

Burner02 · 07-13-2007, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Pylon

Speaking of softball, played for the first time in 3 weeks tonight. We won 4-3. I went 1-3, reached on a FC, 1 R. The hit (and run) came on an infield single with 2 outs and parked a rally to tie the game. The last AB was a foul out, of which there were about 12 all game. Both teams were fouling the ball all night. I have no idea what was going on.

the effects of global warming...blame Bush.

Archangel · 07-13-2007, 05:49 PM

Love the logo, wish I had some time to play softball!!! Enjoy the weekend Brother Pylon!!!

Malley · 07-16-2007, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Pylon

You signed in as midwest bomb squad 23, right?

Right....we sucked at Peavley this past weekend! We were missing 4 guys from our team so we had 4 others fill in and none of those 4 were anywhere close to the caliber we normally have!

Pylon · 07-17-2007, 06:23 AM

Sorry to hear it...

For the record, I haven't forsaken the board, just super busy at work for the next few days. I'll try to check in, but it may be the end of the week before I get back...

Brutus_G · 07-17-2007, 06:53 AM

see ya then Py

Pylon · 07-18-2007, 08:16 PM

OK, a few things to share. First, the draft of the new logo for my coed team. (There will be some slight modifications, but this is close.)

DoubleD, this was posted on the Gateway site. Keep your eyes peeled for the revisions....

Pylon · 07-18-2007, 08:20 PM

OK, now the rest...

Two long days stuffed in a room with people I don't really care to hang out with are over. Ready to go back to doing real work for a while. And of course, these kinds of meetings mean food, so I'm even further behind Burner than I was Monday!

The highlight was schooling my boss in basketball at Dave and Busters. We played 8 games. He tied me once. A public embarrassment, especially since I told him up front I don't play and I'm not very good. (Actually, I'm OK, but he thought he would beat me clean.)

Vacation starts in just over a week. This is the trip to Cleveland, Cooperstown and NYC. Can't wait. Going to try to have a great week (food and workouts) to kick it off!

Malley · 07-18-2007, 08:27 PM

Sounds awesome PY! Hope you have a good one.

Bakerboy · 07-19-2007, 12:44 AM

That must have felt good to school your boss. Some things never get old.

Pylon · 07-20-2007, 08:14 AM

OK, need a little help. For some reason, I haven't been able to get myself restarted with w/outs after a down time. Any suggestions? Words of wisdom? Motivational speeches?

Fitgirl70 · 07-20-2007, 08:18 AM

I like that logo! I love that little shark....

katt · 07-20-2007, 10:15 AM

My motivational speech for you

SUCK IT UP AND GET YOUR ASS TO THE GYM!!!!

Malley · 07-20-2007, 10:17 AM

Do you want to look like you used to?

Hows it going to feel when you see someone again for the first time in a few years and your larger? (I use those speeches on my clients)

Malley · 07-20-2007, 10:18 AM

Awesome logo btw. I like the arch in the background!

DeadBolt · 07-20-2007, 11:35 AM

get your ass in the gym damnit!

Do 2 full body routines next week...light weight high reps really work on form and get them endorphines flowing that will get the ol groove back!

Triple Threat · 07-20-2007, 11:52 AM

Did someone call me?

Pylon · 07-20-2007, 01:36 PM

Thanks all. I didn't see most of these before lunch, but they are all appreciated.

On the upside, I did go lift at lunch. I think it was more about admitting I was having a hard time. (I actually forgot to throw my shoes in the car, so I had to stop and pick up a cheap pair of sneakers to be able to lift. That's a good sign, I think.)

Anyway, not much in the way of weight to mention. Did a 3 kings w/out (squat, bench, DL), did 4 sets of 5 for each, intended to keep it light. Overdid it a little on the squats (did 220 on the last set...go figure), so my legs are a little fatigued. I'm sure I'll regret it Sunday. Either way, felt good to be in the gym.

Pylon · 07-20-2007, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

Do you want to look like you used to?

Hows it going to feel when you see someone again for the first time in a few years and your larger? (I use those speeches on my clients)

You know, I'm guessing you expect the first answer to be yes, but mine is the opposite. (Still effective though.

)

Archangel · 07-20-2007, 07:35 PM

Great to have ya back in the gym Brother Pylon, All it will take is a few times in the gym and I KNOW you'll be rippin it up like you have done my Friend!!! Enjoy the weekend!!!

Pylon · 07-21-2007, 10:09 AM

Thanks, Arch.

I've got some soreness, but nothing that is slowing me down. I think I hit just the right amount of work on Friday. Good times. Looking forward to Monday. My plan is to get in 2 solid lifting sessions on M and W, since vacation starts on Thursday. I'm planning to pack my running shoes, since we will be either in Cleveland or NYC hotels for a couple of nights (which will have a fitness center) or in upstate NY, where I should be able to run outside (I would think).

Pylon · 07-22-2007, 07:35 PM

Man, I love summer. Especially for fruit.

While I can't get my apple love on until the fall, I love this time of year for fruit salad. I've got one in fridge now with g. smith apples, golden kiwi, papaya, mango, blueberries and strawberries. Also cut up a watermelon and a casaba melon. Good times. Also much easier to resist the call of ice cream with that kind of fruit arsenal around.

b_reed23 · 07-23-2007, 03:02 AM

I somehow knew that DB and Archy would be in here at the mention of motivation...

I need some help in the food department with Twinkies, Oreos, and other devilish foods in the house

Brutus_G · 07-23-2007, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Pylon

Man, I love summer. Especially for fruit.

While I can't get my apple love on until the fall, I love this time of year for fruit salad. I've got one in fridge now with g. smith apples, golden kiwi, papaya, mango, blueberries and strawberries. Also cut up a watermelon and a casaba melon. Good times. Also much easier to resist the call of ice cream with that kind of fruit arsenal around.

OH GOD now i want an apple lol! As for the motivation you should only lift for you any other reason and you'll fail so figure out what will motivate yourself. I always see myself as small and fat so i constantly have a desire to improve thats what drives me so hard.

Pylon · 07-23-2007, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Brutus_G

OH GOD now i want an apple lol! As for the motivation you should only lift for you any other reason and you'll fail so figure out what will motivate yourself. I always see myself as small and fat so i constantly have a desire to improve thats what drives me so hard.

I think the best motivation I can find is the feel superior to the people around me who do nothing. Shallow, I know....but if it works, right?

Pylon · 07-23-2007, 12:55 PM

Monday w/out...

WU - treadmill, 5 min - walk/jog (mostly just to get my legs started a little. They are still pretty tight)

Deadlifts - 135 x 10, 10, 10
SS crunches - 3x10

Leg ext - 120 x 12, 12, 12
SS lying leg curl - 75 x 12, 60 x 12, 12

Hanging leg raises - bw x 10, 10, 10

Not too tough, but a good session to get back on track.

Fitgirl70 · 07-23-2007, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by b_reed23

I somehow knew that DB and Archy would be in here at the mention of motivation...

I need some help in the food department with Twinkies, Oreos, and other devilish foods in the house

Girl you are talkin' to the wrong person for that kinda help....oh wait you weren't talkin' to me....but the answer is still the same -- DON'T BUY THOSE THINGS!

Fitgirl70 · 07-23-2007, 01:22 PM

Py!

So, were you sore yesterday? What's the plan for today's workout?

07-13-2007, 05:49 PM	#482
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,183 Photos: 4	Love the logo, wish I had some time to play softball!!! Enjoy the weekend Brother Pylon!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

07-17-2007, 06:23 AM	#484
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,478 Photos: 3	Sorry to hear it... For the record, I haven't forsaken the board, just super busy at work for the next few days. I'll try to check in, but it may be the end of the week before I get back...
	"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

07-17-2007, 06:53 AM	#485
Brutus_G Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,124 Photos: 24	see ya then Py
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07-18-2007, 08:16 PM	#486
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,478 Photos: 3	OK, a few things to share. First, the draft of the new logo for my coed team. (There will be some slight modifications, but this is close.) DoubleD, this was posted on the Gateway site. Keep your eyes peeled for the revisions....
	"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

07-18-2007, 08:20 PM	#487
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,478 Photos: 3	OK, now the rest... Two long days stuffed in a room with people I don't really care to hang out with are over. Ready to go back to doing real work for a while. And of course, these kinds of meetings mean food, so I'm even further behind Burner than I was Monday! The highlight was schooling my boss in basketball at Dave and Busters. We played 8 games. He tied me once. A public embarrassment, especially since I told him up front I don't play and I'm not very good. (Actually, I'm OK, but he thought he would beat me clean.) Vacation starts in just over a week. This is the trip to Cleveland, Cooperstown and NYC. Can't wait. Going to try to have a great week (food and workouts) to kick it off!
	"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

07-18-2007, 08:27 PM	#488
Malley Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,018	Sounds awesome PY! Hope you have a good one.
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07-19-2007, 12:44 AM	#489
Bakerboy cat burglar Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: the city of champions Posts: 4,146 Photos: 3	That must have felt good to school your boss. Some things never get old.
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07-20-2007, 08:14 AM	#490
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,478 Photos: 3	OK, need a little help. For some reason, I haven't been able to get myself restarted with w/outs after a down time. Any suggestions? Words of wisdom? Motivational speeches?
	"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

07-20-2007, 08:18 AM	#491
Fitgirl70 Give it to me Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dallas Posts: 7,398 Blog Entries: 7 Photos: 4	I like that logo! I love that little shark....
	All the glory to God! We have a baby on the way.

07-20-2007, 10:15 AM	#492
katt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 4,121 Photos: 37	My motivational speech for you SUCK IT UP AND GET YOUR ASS TO THE GYM!!!!

07-20-2007, 10:17 AM	#493
Malley Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,018	Do you want to look like you used to? Hows it going to feel when you see someone again for the first time in a few years and your larger? (I use those speeches on my clients)
	www.crossfit.com

07-20-2007, 10:18 AM	#494
Malley Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,018	Awesome logo btw. I like the arch in the background!
	www.crossfit.com

07-20-2007, 11:35 AM	#495
DeadBolt MP Minister of Pain! Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ocean County NJ Posts: 7,342	get your ass in the gym damnit! Do 2 full body routines next week...light weight high reps really work on form and get them endorphines flowing that will get the ol groove back!
	"Only in dictionaries does SUCCESS come before WORK." -Alfred K. Henderson ´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ ><((((((º>

07-20-2007, 11:52 AM	#496
Triple Threat ... Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lost Posts: 9,480 Photos: 6	Did someone call me?

07-20-2007, 01:36 PM	#497
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,478 Photos: 3	Thanks all. I didn't see most of these before lunch, but they are all appreciated. On the upside, I did go lift at lunch. I think it was more about admitting I was having a hard time. (I actually forgot to throw my shoes in the car, so I had to stop and pick up a cheap pair of sneakers to be able to lift. That's a good sign, I think.) Anyway, not much in the way of weight to mention. Did a 3 kings w/out (squat, bench, DL), did 4 sets of 5 for each, intended to keep it light. Overdid it a little on the squats (did 220 on the last set...go figure), so my legs are a little fatigued. I'm sure I'll regret it Sunday. Either way, felt good to be in the gym.
	"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

07-20-2007, 07:35 PM	#499
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,183 Photos: 4	Great to have ya back in the gym Brother Pylon, All it will take is a few times in the gym and I KNOW you'll be rippin it up like you have done my Friend!!! Enjoy the weekend!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

07-21-2007, 10:09 AM	#500
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,478 Photos: 3	Thanks, Arch. I've got some soreness, but nothing that is slowing me down. I think I hit just the right amount of work on Friday. Good times. Looking forward to Monday. My plan is to get in 2 solid lifting sessions on M and W, since vacation starts on Thursday. I'm planning to pack my running shoes, since we will be either in Cleveland or NYC hotels for a couple of nights (which will have a fitness center) or in upstate NY, where I should be able to run outside (I would think).
	"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

07-22-2007, 07:35 PM	#501
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,478 Photos: 3	Man, I love summer. Especially for fruit. While I can't get my apple love on until the fall, I love this time of year for fruit salad. I've got one in fridge now with g. smith apples, golden kiwi, papaya, mango, blueberries and strawberries. Also cut up a watermelon and a casaba melon. Good times. Also much easier to resist the call of ice cream with that kind of fruit arsenal around.
	"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

07-23-2007, 03:02 AM	#502
b_reed23 this is why I'm hot! Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 5,284 Photos: 34	I somehow knew that DB and Archy would be in here at the mention of motivation... I need some help in the food department with Twinkies, Oreos, and other devilish foods in the house
	My Journal!

07-23-2007, 12:55 PM	#505
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,478 Photos: 3	Monday w/out... WU - treadmill, 5 min - walk/jog (mostly just to get my legs started a little. They are still pretty tight) Deadlifts - 135 x 10, 10, 10 SS crunches - 3x10 Leg ext - 120 x 12, 12, 12 SS lying leg curl - 75 x 12, 60 x 12, 12 Hanging leg raises - bw x 10, 10, 10 Not too tough, but a good session to get back on track.
	"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

07-23-2007, 01:22 PM	#507
Fitgirl70 Give it to me Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dallas Posts: 7,398 Blog Entries: 7 Photos: 4	Py! So, were you sore yesterday? What's the plan for today's workout?
	All the glory to God! We have a baby on the way.