boilermaker

seen this yet, py?

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b_reed23

Where are ya PY?????

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Pylon

Hey all -

Just got back from our Chicago trip. Had a great time, but came home to find the storms broke one of our trees in half. It missed the house by a foot or two, but did manage to rip the electric box off the house.

The power is still on for the most part, but there are a couple of loose wires outside (according to the Ameren guy). So we have to find an electrician to come out and put it back together. The only things not working are the kitchen, dining room and basement lights. Oh, and the furnace. So it was @ 60 in the house last night. The wife stayed with her parents with the boys, I stayed at the house. (After four days in a hotel, I was ready for some alone time anyway.)

So after eating like a pig all weekend, I'm ready to get back in a stable routine again. So far today all is well.

Hope everyone is doing great. I'm adding a pic that was taken of me and Mickey by a random stranger in the park (who was then kind enough to ask for my email address and send it to me).

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"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

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b_reed23

what an awsome pic!! how cold was it when ya'll went?

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boilermaker

good to see ya back, py!

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Archangel

Glad your back my Friend, awesome pic too!!!

"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13

"For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

Pylon

Thanks all!

Kept it clean yesterday. Even got in some lumberjack time on the tree in my yard.

So on to today...which is all that matters, right?

Diet - clean
Gym - Sprint training - 90 meter sprints/walk back x 10

Why 90? The track at the Y is 18 laps/mile, which is 90 meters. I figured that was good enough for me.

Glad to get through them. Was really gassed by the end, which is kind of sad, really. But hey, got my work in!

"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

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Pylon

This is the site I've been using for the workouts. (Today was a rest day, hence the sprints.) I love the video lists for explaining some of the moves. Gold, even if you aren't doing crossfit.

"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

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Scarface30

do I see a Team Canada jersey?!? you sure know how to pick 'em Py! props to you on that!

great pic of you and your son though Py, very nice of that person to email it to you!

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katt

Nice pic Py.... Wow, you know I just got a look at your updated photos... you sure have made amazing progress!!! Way to go!!

Pylon

I've got a pretty good stash of jerseys, mostly from my days of traveling to Edmonton when the exchange rate was very favorable. I have 3 Blues (home, away, and the old blue and red home), Oilers (3rd), Leafs home, Habs away, Nordiques home, one from Kiev, Sabers home (the black with the giant bull's head on the front), and the Team Canada in the pic. That one is my favorite, to be sure.

The only one with a name on it is the Sabers. I couldn't resist have SATAN put on it.

"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

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Pylon

WOD - Deadlift singles

WU - bike, 5 min
WU - DL - 45x10

185 x 1
235 x 1
275 x 1
295 x 1
315 x 1 PR
335 x 1 PR
350 x 1 PR

Previous best was 305. I chalk this up to getting more comfortable and confident on the lift, but they all went up pretty darn easy except the last one. Had a little struggle locking out, but got it.

"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

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Triple Threat

That's quite a PR. 45 lbs! Keep that up and you'll be doing 4 plates in no time.

Archangel

AWESOME PR Brother Pylon!!! Great job my Friend!!!

"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13

"For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

nadirmg

dude. check out those PRs there. that's a pretty massive jump there, Py

w/o log
5'5" - currently bulking - 145lb on 5/16
weight goal I: 150 :: bench goal II:170 :: squat goal II: 250 :: weighted chin goal IV: +30 x 5 x 5

b_reed23

That is a GREAT PR Py...what an increase

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Pylon

Thanks all. My shoulder is a bit stiff today (as a result of the deads, I'm sure), but overall feel pretty good.

I left my desk with no intention of going to the gym today. I tried telling myself I would workout tonight (but Lost is on) or when I get home (except I have to fix dinner and take the boy to t-ball) or that I deserve a day off (sore legs, stiff shoulder). After all that, I found myself pulling into the gym anyway. So that's a good sign, huh?

WOD - Nancy (yes, they give some of them names, mostly after women)

20 minutes of circuits
5 push ups
10 pull ups (mine were jumping pull ups instead of assisted)
15 prisoner squats

Got through 6 circuits plus a couple of extra push ups, but was out of steam by that point.

I like jumping pull ups a lot. I try to jump as soon as my feet hit the floor. (To give you an idea, I was using the smith machine as the pull up bar.) It just adds a little plyometric boost to it, while still using the same muscle groups.

"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

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the other half

hey py. things are looking awesome in here. keep up the dedication.
looks like you were having a blast with your son in the pic. gotta love those moments.
but when are you gonna get a penguins shirt?

"katt's spotter"
" its not how much u can benchpress. its how much other people think u can." bob chicherillo

Pylon

Dude, I am totally going to get one! The blue one, specifically. It is one of the best looking jerseys to come out in a long time!

"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

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Archangel

Thats a Great sign of Dedication my Friend!!! Enjoy life to the fullest Brother Pylon!!!

"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13

"For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

b_reed23

hmmmm...I like that circuit Py...*making mental note to try*

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Pylon

Couple days off to recoup. Still pretty stiff from Thursday.

BTW, picked up the Moosewood low fat cookbook over the weekend. Good stuff. Made a veggie lasagna tonight that is really tasty. Even the 5 yr old liked it!

"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

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b_reed23

put any more thought into the cookbook idea Py???

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DeadBolt

lookin good and sounds like this corssfit is really working for ya! i love to see that!

and a cookbook? you plan on writing one? i know ive made a few of your dishes and they were awsome! my cheating ex even liked em LOL

"Only in dictionaries does SUCCESS come before WORK." -Alfred K. Henderson

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the other half

hey py, why dont you come to jamaica with us and be our private chef?????
i will probably be tired of lobster after the 4th or 5th day, im thinking.
and you can only drink so many of your meals, right? i might make it for a day or two just eating the fruit in my drinks, but that will get old.

"katt's spotter"
" its not how much u can benchpress. its how much other people think u can." bob chicherillo

DeadBolt

for some reason i am having a hard time believing you LOL...only time drinking your meals gets boring is when its whey. LOL

"Only in dictionaries does SUCCESS come before WORK." -Alfred K. Henderson

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