Yesterday, I spent the whole day at M.A.S.S Weekend watching powerlifting. I really had a great time and I learned two things. These people are strong as fuck I can also be strong as fuck When I get in my head that something is achievable, nothing can stop me. After watching the competition, I know […]
This is a short run — only 2.3 miles in length so you can bang through this real quick after work if you’re looking to get your blood flowing and burn a few calories before dinner. Start off at the corner of the White House, 17th ST NW and G ST. Head south, downhill until […]
This is probably one of the most popular running routes in DC. The run starts off at the corner of the White House by New York Ave and 17th ST NW. I head south all the way down to Constitution Ave and then make a left. This first part is downhill. Then you can zig […]
I’m going to be adding a series of blog posts highlighting running routes around DC. This is the first one that I just came from. It starts off at Dupont Circle, and it is a literal straight shot up Massachusetts Ave. This part of Mass Ave is called Embassy Row because there are quite a […]
I just came across this post on the Stronglifts 5×5 main website that talks about strength goals for a man that is 5′, 10″. Well, shit. I am 5′, 10″ and I had no idea that there were recommended target goals for someone my size. Here they are: Deadlift: 1x400lb (5x360lb) Squat: 1x300lb (5x270lb) Bench: 1x220lb […]
As some of you know, I’ve been keeping track of my progress publicly here. I have officially shattered all of my personal records and I have never been stronger before in my life. I’m getting legitimately big now. Current stats: Squats 5×5 @ 280 lbs Bench Press 5×5 @ 160 lbs Deadlift 1×5 @ 255 […]
I worked out hard from about May 2013 through September 2013. By the end, I set new records for myself reaching 245 on squat (5 x 5), 150 on bench (5 x 5), 100 on overhead press (5 x 5) and was satisfied with much of the progress I made. Then my final semester of […]
It’s been a while since I posted about my fitness. March 15th to be exact, and you can find the post here where I describe my workout routine. I’ve actually been keeping it up. In May, I took a break from lifting and ran 4 times a week to get some cardio, but I’ve been […]
I’m happy to report that for the last couple weeks or so I’m back into a solid workout routine. For a long time I’ve been wanting a workout partner at my gym and I was unsuccessful. I finally convinced my boss to come to the gym with me and it’s been going great. We are […]
So my gym offers free classes included in my membership that you can just show up to randomly. Among them is Studio Cycling aka Spinning class. It was awesome. There were only about five us, two being extremely attractive women. It was my first time doing a spinning class ever and I was not prepared. […]