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My history with running is long and distinguished. My early attempts were in preparation for the Army's Basic Training. Once I worked for our Uncle Sam, I did lots of running but not what you would consider athletic running. When you're wearing combat boots and carrying a rifle, it's just different. However, upon completion of …
A young man walks into a gym, and immediately envisions his future self resembling Arnold Schwarzenegger, with bulging biceps no t-shirt can hold, and quads so big he can't wear regular jeans. He begins to lift weights and finds online advice suggesting he needs to eat big to be big, and that he needs massive …
With the end of my Powerlifting career, such that it was, I needed a new direction, a new focal point for my resistance training. I toyed around with some of what I call High Stimulus/Low Fatigue hypertrophy training. This is essentially choosing exercises that hit the muscles quite effectively without wearing your ass out. For …
I was quite the fan of the Outlander series until Claire went back to Scotland again through the stones to find Jamie a second time. Then it all got a bit much for me. The Bonnie Prince Charlie would often say, "Mark me..." before making some declaration of intent. It stuck with me as a …
I've come to the conclusion that there is no free will. We are not in control of our destiny nor are we even in control of what kind of music we like. We are genetically hardwired, culturally ingrained, influenced by our parents, siblings, teachers, and a host of others, especially in the crucial formative years …
The year 2023 started off with a life changing event: I got a job. After ten years of self employment, I returned to the workforce by accepting a job as a Rural Carrier Associate (RCA) with the United States Postal Service. I thought it would be part time based on the job description, and I've …
Creatine monohydrate is one of the most studied supplements in sports, health and fitness. It’s been demonstrated to work, and work quite well (for some) in increasing creatine stored in muscle cells, allowing more energy production during high intensity exercise. It has some other benefits, but the ability to run farther, lift more and generally …
Faithful Readers know I've been a food logger/tracker for many years. I used the Lose It app for the bulk of those years, with a quick, painful peek at My Fitness Pal, and a reasonable effort to use Cronometer. Lose It always won out for its simplicity and ease of use, so when the Stronger …
Something Sean Noriega, USA Powerlifter, said in a podcast interview recently struck a chord with me and like so often happens, once I see something, it's hard to un-see it. He was discussing Powerlifting's potential as an Olympic Sport and I agree with his opinion, which is shared by many by the way, that the …
2021 was quite the year for me when it comes to Powerlifting. I finally stopped just periodically training the Powerlifts and actually competed again. It wasn't my first time competing obviously, since I competed back in 2008 and 2010 in the Equipped Glory Days, but my first time competing in Raw Powerlifting. I also did …
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