JRT6
02-19-09, 01:23 AM
Anyone interested in having one, or more regularly depending on the participation?
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suzanne1020U.S.
02-19-09, 01:29 AM
I've grown bored with fitness and that's why I should win the challenge.
Thank you,
S.
Thank you,
S.
JRT6
02-19-09, 09:08 AM
Im not a runner b/c I'm 250lbs 38 years old and have arthritis all over the place but I'm doing a little running right now to get my base up for my one run a week maintance. So my suggestion is the 1.5 mile run but we can go pushups, situps, dumbell snatches for time whatever anyone wants to do. I'm a big rosstraining.com fan so we can do any of his challenges.
Switchback
02-19-09, 09:14 AM
While I am not supposed to run, but I can do the 1.5 mile challenge. I have a fit test coming up and the doc said they are ok. :) As for anything else, just toss it out there. I'm game. You have me by a few pounds, as I float between 205 and 210... and hitting 37 real soon. :)
JRT6
03-03-09, 11:40 PM
Well obviously I'm not getting much of a response but most cops hate to workout anyway. So I'm going to change this to personal challange. It will run from 3/1 to 9/1 and can be anything you want to improve.
I want to run the 1.5 mile in under 11:00 and front squat 305 for 10 reps.
Six months seems like a long time but you can re-do your goals any time during that time period if you make them early. But six months allows for vacations, injuries and all that. It does require dedication.
I want to run the 1.5 mile in under 11:00 and front squat 305 for 10 reps.
Six months seems like a long time but you can re-do your goals any time during that time period if you make them early. But six months allows for vacations, injuries and all that. It does require dedication.
GrayPatriot
03-05-09, 12:34 PM
Well I am 37 which makes us around the same age.
I am thinking something like 50 225Ibs deadlifts followed by 100 burpees for a challenge.
I know after 50 DLs you should be breathing heavy and then taking on 100 burpess Ross Enamait style -- squat thrust to a pushup to a jumping squat hands clapping above head...
There was just a heavy DL day on crossfit, I am going to do this after the next one or maybe sooner...
Any thoughts?
I am thinking something like 50 225Ibs deadlifts followed by 100 burpees for a challenge.
I know after 50 DLs you should be breathing heavy and then taking on 100 burpess Ross Enamait style -- squat thrust to a pushup to a jumping squat hands clapping above head...
There was just a heavy DL day on crossfit, I am going to do this after the next one or maybe sooner...
Any thoughts?
JRT6
03-07-09, 07:50 AM
Sounds good to me although it's too much for me personally. I've done both challenges seperately with the DL being BW, 255lbs, and I did the burpees in around 8min on the Sherdog challenge but I couldn't do that now.
Group9
03-07-09, 08:00 AM
My running days, for anything but chasing someone, are long gone. Too much mileage. :D
Switchback
03-07-09, 08:12 AM
My running days, for anything but chasing someone, are long gone. Too much mileage. :D
Yeah, that is why I started crossfit. I had direct orders that my days of recreational running were done. Otherwise, I risked a surgery with a 6 month recovery time and a 50/50 chance of losing my career. So, as he put it, no more running unless I am running after someone or taking my fit test. :)
Yeah, that is why I started crossfit. I had direct orders that my days of recreational running were done. Otherwise, I risked a surgery with a 6 month recovery time and a 50/50 chance of losing my career. So, as he put it, no more running unless I am running after someone or taking my fit test. :)
Group9
03-07-09, 08:22 AM
Yeah, that is why I started crossfit. I had direct orders that my days of recreational running were done. Otherwise, I risked a surgery with a 6 month recovery time and a 50/50 chance of losing my career. So, as he put it, no more running unless I am running after someone or taking my fit test. :)
Just wait. It only gets worse. :D
Just wait. It only gets worse. :D
Big Sexy
03-07-09, 10:39 AM
My running days, for anything but chasing someone, are long gone. Too much mileage. :D
I had direct orders that my days of recreational running were done. Otherwise, I risked a surgery with a 6 month recovery time and a 50/50 chance of losing my career. So, as he put it, no more running unless I am running after someone or taking my fit test. :)
Just wait. It only gets worse. :D
BIG's running days, recreational, ended on January 19, 1999. On that day BIG broke both is tibia & fibula, 1/4 inch below the knee. Two surgeries, a titanium plate with 5 matching 4 inch screws, arthritis, a wheel chair & a year relearning to walk, then run again later, BIG's recreational running days are long gone. :(
Kind of sad, considering BIG used to run a 19 minute 3 mile at 235, 240 pounds, in his Marine Corps' days.
I had direct orders that my days of recreational running were done. Otherwise, I risked a surgery with a 6 month recovery time and a 50/50 chance of losing my career. So, as he put it, no more running unless I am running after someone or taking my fit test. :)
Just wait. It only gets worse. :D
BIG's running days, recreational, ended on January 19, 1999. On that day BIG broke both is tibia & fibula, 1/4 inch below the knee. Two surgeries, a titanium plate with 5 matching 4 inch screws, arthritis, a wheel chair & a year relearning to walk, then run again later, BIG's recreational running days are long gone. :(
Kind of sad, considering BIG used to run a 19 minute 3 mile at 235, 240 pounds, in his Marine Corps' days.
Switchback
03-07-09, 11:55 AM
I was a 400 hurdler in college and loved the trail running more recently. :(
I have yet to be outrun, though... even wearing hiking boots and all my gear. :)
I have yet to be outrun, though... even wearing hiking boots and all my gear. :)
JRT6
03-07-09, 03:14 PM
I suggest that Big get a C2 rower as it's been the best money I've ever spent contioning wise.
I really only run about a day, sometimes twice a week. I say I don't chase BG's but I chased one just a couple of weeks ago and got into a fight with Mr. Going to Prison for lots of bad things. So about every five days, atleast two days after a leg day and two days before the next one I go to the park down the street and run two laps on the trail. The park is next to a ski resort so as you can expect the view is spetacular and and the hills are challenging. I get done in about 20min right now and I'll run it faster but not longer.
I really only run about a day, sometimes twice a week. I say I don't chase BG's but I chased one just a couple of weeks ago and got into a fight with Mr. Going to Prison for lots of bad things. So about every five days, atleast two days after a leg day and two days before the next one I go to the park down the street and run two laps on the trail. The park is next to a ski resort so as you can expect the view is spetacular and and the hills are challenging. I get done in about 20min right now and I'll run it faster but not longer.
Group9
03-07-09, 05:16 PM
BIG's running days, recreational, ended on January 19, 1999. On that day BIG broke both is tibia & fibula, 1/4 inch below the knee. Two surgeries, a titanium plate with 5 matching 4 inch screws, arthritis, a wheel chair & a year relearning to walk, then run again later, BIG's recreational running days are long gone. :(
Kind of sad, considering BIG used to run a 19 minute 3 mile at 235, 240 pounds, in his Marine Corps' days.
Mine was in March 2000 when I broke my right kneecap on a search warrant. Until then, I had been part of a club that used to meet at the office and go run four miles every morning. I've just never been able to rehab enough until lately to run consistently again, at which time, I found out I have bone spurs in my left foot.
I can still sprint from the other aerobic stuff I do, and can even go long distances a few times before the injured parts get their revenge. :D
I have just accepted that my running days are pretty much over.
Kind of sad, considering BIG used to run a 19 minute 3 mile at 235, 240 pounds, in his Marine Corps' days.
Mine was in March 2000 when I broke my right kneecap on a search warrant. Until then, I had been part of a club that used to meet at the office and go run four miles every morning. I've just never been able to rehab enough until lately to run consistently again, at which time, I found out I have bone spurs in my left foot.
I can still sprint from the other aerobic stuff I do, and can even go long distances a few times before the injured parts get their revenge. :D
I have just accepted that my running days are pretty much over.
Big Sexy
03-07-09, 05:18 PM
Yeah BIG's was on the job, drug interdiction.
mcsap
03-07-09, 07:24 PM
Yeah, that is why I started crossfit. I had direct orders that my days of recreational running were done. Otherwise, I risked a surgery with a 6 month recovery time and a 50/50 chance of losing my career. So, as he put it, no more running unless I am running after someone or taking my fit test. :)
At age 48 I am still running ( 51 miles so far this year). Can't wait to get back outside when it gets nicer. Sure my knees hurt a little but the pain rapidly disappears after the first few strides :)
At age 48 I am still running ( 51 miles so far this year). Can't wait to get back outside when it gets nicer. Sure my knees hurt a little but the pain rapidly disappears after the first few strides :)
Group9
03-08-09, 12:53 AM
At age 48 I am still running ( 51 miles so far this year). Can't wait to get back outside when it gets nicer. Sure my knees hurt a little but the pain rapidly disappears after the first few strides :)
I wish I could still run, I actually liked doing it. My problem isn't hurting when I run, even now. It's hurting really bad the next day, or the one after that.
I wish I could still run, I actually liked doing it. My problem isn't hurting when I run, even now. It's hurting really bad the next day, or the one after that.
JRT6
03-08-09, 06:53 AM
I'm not a fan of distance running in general and certainly not in police work under the guise of task specifity. Nothing we do involves distance running or aerobic outputs. Chasing a guy is certainly a sprint or hard run and fighting is a whole body movement. If one wants to train for an aerobic base there a lots of things they can do rather than beat their joints into early surgical replacements. I only run b/c some distance runner decided that Ohio cops had to do it. I prefer hill sprinting for task training and if running hurts at any time it's your body saying that sooner or later it will get your attention for good.
Like I said earlier, I enjoy the limited running I do in the park but I don't do it for the sake of running and I keep it to a minimum which is why I think my goal of 1.5miles in under 11:00 is realistic.
Like I said earlier, I enjoy the limited running I do in the park but I don't do it for the sake of running and I keep it to a minimum which is why I think my goal of 1.5miles in under 11:00 is realistic.
mcsap
03-08-09, 11:45 PM
I'm not a fan of distance running in general and certainly not in police work under the guise of task specifity. Nothing we do involves distance running or aerobic outputs. Chasing a guy is certainly a sprint or hard run and fighting is a whole body movement. If one wants to train for an aerobic base there a lots of things they can do rather than beat their joints into early surgical replacements. I only run b/c some distance runner decided that Ohio cops had to do it. I prefer hill sprinting for task training and if running hurts at any time it's your body saying that sooner or later it will get your attention for good.
Like I said earlier, I enjoy the limited running I do in the park but I don't do it for the sake of running and I keep it to a minimum which is why I think my goal of 1.5miles in under 11:00 is realistic.
I cannot disagree with what you said. But , I have somehow managed to keep running for the past 31 YEARS. I have tried weights,swimming and various other sports and excercises and could not stick with any of them. So I return to what I like to do and for unexlplainable reasons I can just keep DOING.
My pulse at rest after just sitting down goes right to 54. If I lay still a while , I can get into the upper 40's. ( this set off the heart monitor twice when I had outpatient surgery a couple of years ago, and it wasn't surgery related to any running injuries).
I know I can outurn MOST my age and a lot who are younger than me. I also feel good , and know that I dont look like a lot of people my age who look like they are one birthday away from either a heart attack or a nursing home.
Like I said earlier, I enjoy the limited running I do in the park but I don't do it for the sake of running and I keep it to a minimum which is why I think my goal of 1.5miles in under 11:00 is realistic.
I cannot disagree with what you said. But , I have somehow managed to keep running for the past 31 YEARS. I have tried weights,swimming and various other sports and excercises and could not stick with any of them. So I return to what I like to do and for unexlplainable reasons I can just keep DOING.
My pulse at rest after just sitting down goes right to 54. If I lay still a while , I can get into the upper 40's. ( this set off the heart monitor twice when I had outpatient surgery a couple of years ago, and it wasn't surgery related to any running injuries).
I know I can outurn MOST my age and a lot who are younger than me. I also feel good , and know that I dont look like a lot of people my age who look like they are one birthday away from either a heart attack or a nursing home.
JRT6
03-10-09, 09:29 AM
The last time I was in the hospital my HR rate hit 40 while I was sleeping. There are many methods for aerobic fitness. I'm not saying that running is bad for everyone but it is certainly a measured high risk.
Right now one of the reasons we don't make passing the run mandatory is because we don't want to have to pay all the disability claims. Problem is there isn't any alternatives to the run being offered.
Right now one of the reasons we don't make passing the run mandatory is because we don't want to have to pay all the disability claims. Problem is there isn't any alternatives to the run being offered.
Switchback
03-10-09, 10:11 AM
Our fit test has a 1.5 mile walk and a windmere bike machine as alternatives to the run. The bike really SUCKS! I would rather run with injuries. :)
Speaking of alternatives... without running, doing nothing more than crossfit, my resting heart rate has been sitting below 50. Yeah, I know, I just can't keep the crossfit comments to myself. I drank the cool-aid and it is tasty! :D
Speaking of alternatives... without running, doing nothing more than crossfit, my resting heart rate has been sitting below 50. Yeah, I know, I just can't keep the crossfit comments to myself. I drank the cool-aid and it is tasty! :D
JRT6
03-10-09, 03:16 PM
The Schwinn Airdyne, the newer sleeker version, is the bomb but after getting the rower that bike is far in the future for me.
BP348
03-15-09, 12:34 PM
Has anyone ever used one of the Concept 2 (C2) rowers? I'm not big on running; I think I'm like most and pretty much hate it. But I don't mind working out on an Elliptical machine and this C2 rower seems like something I'd like, I'd just have to find a place for it in the house.
When I was a kid I used to ride a bike everywhere but haven't been on a bike in years. That might be another option. Down here where I'm at the weather is normally pretty good for riding a bike.
When I was a kid I used to ride a bike everywhere but haven't been on a bike in years. That might be another option. Down here where I'm at the weather is normally pretty good for riding a bike.
JRT6
03-16-09, 04:51 AM
C2's are awesome. I have mine in the basement right in front of a tv for when I'm doing long aerobic conditioning. When I do anaerobic conditioning I'm lucky if I can hear a radio with that rower being such a heart pounder.
K-9MALY
03-16-09, 06:15 PM
This could be a good thing for me. I do quite a few weight lifting challenges both online and at the gym, but nada for cardio. I need to incorporate it more than I do now. I just hate running like many people do, but have no significant knee injuries to stop me from doing it.
Now I need to go find out what the heck a burpee is. Maybe we should do a mulitple type challenge buffet style and you match your event to you bodies ability.
Now I need to go find out what the heck a burpee is. Maybe we should do a mulitple type challenge buffet style and you match your event to you bodies ability.
GrayPatriot
03-19-09, 03:45 AM
Now I need to go find out what the heck a burpee is. .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_Dq_NCzj8M
Burpees are popular aomng inmates as they can be done in confined areas...
They hurt and smoke you like nothing else can!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_Dq_NCzj8M
Burpees are popular aomng inmates as they can be done in confined areas...
They hurt and smoke you like nothing else can!!!
JRT6
03-19-09, 09:55 AM
I like doing my burpees with a jump on a box to make sure I don't get lazy. For really cheap books and great videos check out www.rosstraining.com Ross is a great guy who barely makes a profit on his products and if you want to work out with practically nothing he has a book called "Never Gymless" that shows all kinds of improvised exercises. Full Throttle Conditioning will leave you needing therapy.
JRT6
03-22-09, 02:19 PM
The trail running I'm doing every five days or so is going well. I'm making gains but I'm not running enough to get hurt or bored.
Switchback
03-22-09, 02:24 PM
Well, whenever it calls for box jumps, I have been using a 36" box. Talk about smoking!!!! :)
Today, still having problems with the sciatic nerve, I did the 45# weighted pull-up/dead-hang pull-up/kipping pull-up that was posted a few days ago. I was out on travel last week and did not get much done. I am hoping to work around the killer pain in my leg for now and do what I can.
...seeing the doc again tomorrow.
Today, still having problems with the sciatic nerve, I did the 45# weighted pull-up/dead-hang pull-up/kipping pull-up that was posted a few days ago. I was out on travel last week and did not get much done. I am hoping to work around the killer pain in my leg for now and do what I can.
...seeing the doc again tomorrow.
Group9
03-22-09, 05:47 PM
Has anyone ever used one of the Concept 2 (C2) rowers? I'm not big on running; I think I'm like most and pretty much hate it. But I don't mind working out on an Elliptical machine and this C2 rower seems like something I'd like, I'd just have to find a place for it in the house.
When I was a kid I used to ride a bike everywhere but haven't been on a bike in years. That might be another option. Down here where I'm at the weather is normally pretty good for riding a bike.
Once it gets warm enough, I do real rowing on my skiff that I keep on a lift in my back yard, that I row out into St. Louis Bay, for those with Google Earth.
One morning, dolphins started swimming along beside me. :D
When I was a kid I used to ride a bike everywhere but haven't been on a bike in years. That might be another option. Down here where I'm at the weather is normally pretty good for riding a bike.
Once it gets warm enough, I do real rowing on my skiff that I keep on a lift in my back yard, that I row out into St. Louis Bay, for those with Google Earth.
One morning, dolphins started swimming along beside me. :D
jarobins
03-22-09, 07:15 PM
Once it gets warm enough, I do real rowing on my skiff that I keep on a lift in my back yard, that I row out into St. Louis Bay, for those with Google Earth.
One morning, dolphins started swimming along beside me. :D
Somewhat off-topic (but in the general area), have they ever rebuilt Pass Christian? I was assigned down there for a few weeks after Katrina, curious if the area ever recovered.
One morning, dolphins started swimming along beside me. :D
Somewhat off-topic (but in the general area), have they ever rebuilt Pass Christian? I was assigned down there for a few weeks after Katrina, curious if the area ever recovered.
JRT6
03-27-09, 08:47 PM
My first Youtube video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIWxfJ5V2K4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIWxfJ5V2K4
Group9
03-27-09, 09:14 PM
Somewhat off-topic (but in the general area), have they ever rebuilt Pass Christian? I was assigned down there for a few weeks after Katrina, curious if the area ever recovered.
It's still pretty banged up. I tell people, to put it in perpective, the grocery store I used to shop in, the laundry I took my suits and shirts to, the place I rented my movies, the West Marine store I went to, the liquor store I went to, the veterinarian we took our dog and cat's to, the attorney's office where I closed the loan on my house, the bank I went to, the Subway sandwich shop I went to, the optometrist I went to, the hardware store I went to, the Rite-Aid drug store I went to, the church I went to, the school my daughter went to, all of the restaurants I went to, the police station, the library, the city hall, my son's day care, the Yacht Club we belonged to, and about half of the houses, including ours, were simply wiped from the face of the earth.
Only about ten percent of that stuff is back. But, it's still a great place to live. If you ever come back, I'd love to take you around.
As long as I live, I'll never forget the people, especially law enforcement, who came down here to help.
It's still pretty banged up. I tell people, to put it in perpective, the grocery store I used to shop in, the laundry I took my suits and shirts to, the place I rented my movies, the West Marine store I went to, the liquor store I went to, the veterinarian we took our dog and cat's to, the attorney's office where I closed the loan on my house, the bank I went to, the Subway sandwich shop I went to, the optometrist I went to, the hardware store I went to, the Rite-Aid drug store I went to, the church I went to, the school my daughter went to, all of the restaurants I went to, the police station, the library, the city hall, my son's day care, the Yacht Club we belonged to, and about half of the houses, including ours, were simply wiped from the face of the earth.
Only about ten percent of that stuff is back. But, it's still a great place to live. If you ever come back, I'd love to take you around.
As long as I live, I'll never forget the people, especially law enforcement, who came down here to help.
GrayPatriot
03-27-09, 11:51 PM
Nice video JRT6! It look like you have been watching some Ross Enamait home workouts. That dude is a straight up animal...
JRT6
04-07-09, 11:23 PM
Nice video JRT6! It look like you have been watching some Ross Enamait home workouts. That dude is a straight up animal...
Ross has really really made a change in my life when I thought that training again after arthritis was over. Here's my newest video and other than maybe a squat video soon those will be it for a while.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khgT4LCxqc4
Anyone who would like to send me a rep on my videos would be cool. Only having one and two is like saying my wife and mom voted for me, which they did so...
Ross has really really made a change in my life when I thought that training again after arthritis was over. Here's my newest video and other than maybe a squat video soon those will be it for a while.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khgT4LCxqc4
Anyone who would like to send me a rep on my videos would be cool. Only having one and two is like saying my wife and mom voted for me, which they did so...
bluelightzgrl
04-08-09, 08:04 AM
JRT6
Nice music in the background. :cool:
Nice music in the background. :cool:
JRT6
05-27-09, 12:52 AM
Things are going good. I can now do multiple sets of the ab rolls depending on howfar I extend my head. My running is up to the point i can run at training zone pave and not feel like I was jogging. I even ran down an 18 year old pumk last nigh. My BW gas gone down another 10 for about a 20-22 total and at 6% or less I don't seen the bennifit of any lower. Lifting is holding but struggleing and needs the calories and recuperation back.
Rugby
06-05-09, 12:46 PM
Just checking, has anyone, or does anyone know of someone that has gone through the Miami Dade SWAT school?
What kind of shape should you be in?
What kind of shape should you be in?
JRT6
07-11-09, 11:46 AM
Metro Dade used Cooper's when they used to come up to Ohio.
I've lost 20lbs and I did the charity 5k in 24:? minutes. Everything else is the same and I think at my age my days of PR lifting records are well behind me.
Here's a photo of me screwing around for the camera. It's the first time I've seen my "six pack" in 20 years:
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g284/JRT6/IMG_1724.jpg
I've lost 20lbs and I did the charity 5k in 24:? minutes. Everything else is the same and I think at my age my days of PR lifting records are well behind me.
Here's a photo of me screwing around for the camera. It's the first time I've seen my "six pack" in 20 years:
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g284/JRT6/IMG_1724.jpg
Samuel
07-11-09, 04:40 PM
Awesome J - keep it up! :)
mcsap
07-11-09, 04:46 PM
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g284/JRT6/IMG_1724.jpg
Reminds me of a certain movie involving North Dakota,a preggie Sheriff a woodchipper and the dead of winter :)
Except it doesn't remind me of Nodak ,you aren't expecting, it s a teeny chipper and it isn't winter !!
Reminds me of a certain movie involving North Dakota,a preggie Sheriff a woodchipper and the dead of winter :)
Except it doesn't remind me of Nodak ,you aren't expecting, it s a teeny chipper and it isn't winter !!
Bob Loblaw
07-25-09, 12:17 AM
Is it too late to jump on board here? What exactly is the format here? I'm always looking to get my goals down and see if I can accomplish them.
JRT6
07-25-09, 01:19 AM
We had a format and there weren't any takers but one. So the new format is make a goal, make it public, then post the result if so motivated when you achive it.
I'm allways up to a little one on one competition as long as it dosen't involve marathon running, suited up power lifting or any other totally dedicated individual sport.
I'm allways up to a little one on one competition as long as it dosen't involve marathon running, suited up power lifting or any other totally dedicated individual sport.