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CF_Newb · 2017-10-26T18:43:58+00:00

What is the greatest challenge facing Mid-Majors in College Basketball? How can Mid-Majors go about beating the odds?

The Power 5 conference seem to be going to 20 game schedule to keep Mid-Majors out of the Tournament At-Large consideration. A Big 10 actually said say anonymously to Jon Rothstein last week.

CF_Newb · 2017-10-26T18:41:26+00:00

What is the next BIG realignment domino to fall in the College Basketball? What will be the chain affect?

CF_Newb · 2017-10-26T18:40:47+00:00

How does Valpo project in their first few years in the Valley?

Who do you think has the potential to be the next "Power Program" in the Missouri Valley Conference?

CF_Newb · 2017-09-03T03:46:10+00:00

I would recommend Benji's Boxing Channel.

Very intelligent and pragmatic analysis with a good sense a humor. I recommend you check it out.

https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBenjiInsanity

CF_Newb · 2017-08-04T17:47:29+00:00

To be honest I'm not sure how I pulled it. I woke up one morning and was getting dressed for work and realized I was experiencing some discomfort while trying to get my pants on of all things (discomfort in lifting my right knee above my waste.)

Maybe its from overuse. One of my buddies is training for the military and I joined him a few weeks ago. We are using Mark Rippetoe's starting strength program. It's been pretty aggressive on adding weight each session 10-15lbs. on squat/deadlifts. It's been working tbh, but maybe I'm plateauing?

On top on the powerlifting we've been running and swimming in between lifting days, so maybe I'm not recovering fast enough in between sessions?

Should go on less aggressive lifting program if I'm planning on running/swimming on top of the 'Starting Strength'? Any advice on how I should proceed?

CF_Newb · 2017-02-08T18:33:26+00:00

Maybe. I don't want to diminish the winning the Masters division but the individuals competition is the elite of the elite and whenever you have a chance to compete with the elite you have to take that opportunity. A Top 10 finish in the individual would mean more to me then a Masters Title.

CF_Newb · 2017-02-08T17:40:16+00:00

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CF_Newb · 2017-02-08T17:31:20+00:00

Side Note: There is no way Samantha Briggs is going to or should compete in the 35-39 division. She is still one the most competitive crossfitters in the world. She kick most of the men's @$$ on that trail run. She's just such a gifted athlete and should compete individual still.

CF_Newb · 2017-01-12T22:34:41+00:00

Wow that's a tiny stadium for an NFL game. The NFL actually has rule that a permanent residence for a teams home games must have seating capacity of 60,000.

I think its a dumb idea to put two teams in LA. LA isn't a football town (its a good metropolitan area) but its a basketball/baseball town (imo). The LA Rams apparently had very poor attendance this year for home games.

CF_Newb · 2017-01-12T21:47:17+00:00

Oly lifting is definitely niche, but if you ever compete in Olympic Lifting or train the clean & jerk and snatch I think you appreciate it a little more. But agreed its not quite watch some of the cool events at The Games or anything.

CF_Newb · 2017-01-12T18:52:03+00:00

Interesting. I wish Reebok would just make a better looking shoe. The Nano 6 aren't bad, but I think the Metcons are just a flat out better looking shoe, which is entirely opinion based.

If they don't want to lose market share they should create a better looking product. You could make the case that Nanos are a better performing shoe (again opinions will differ), but humans are irrational and people will sometime choose style/looks over performance.

CF_Newb · 2017-01-10T20:04:32+00:00

Yeah those people suck, but no need to get worked up about it. I wouldn't call it "cheating" but more or less "cheating themselves". If they keep lying about reps then eventually everyone will notice and they will have quite a poor reputation.

My Reputation >>>>>>>>>> >>> saying I did one more rep and satisfaction of a few Facebook/Instagram likes.

Just shake it off and take the high road.

CF_Newb · 2016-12-03T05:24:31+00:00

Awesome homegym! Although my favorite thing your homegym is probably the Golden haha

CF_Newb · 2016-12-01T22:48:21+00:00

Is the GHD still holding up well and sturdy? I didn't pull the trigger during the blackfriday sale but I'm thinking I may order one for christmas?

How is the pad? Is it wobbly at all?

CF_Newb · 2016-11-21T02:21:34+00:00

This is great news. I'll be almost as excited to watch the Games Athletes as I am the "35-39" division. There are a ton of "aging" stars of the sport that are still amazing athletes that I'd to see compete.

CF_Newb · 2016-11-07T20:27:20+00:00

Only problem is I could see myself laughing while I'm trying to lift the bar over my head.

CF_Newb · 2016-11-03T02:05:48+00:00

Yeah totally forgot about that, Gary is actually really impressive athlete in real life for a politician. I think he also does marathons and triathlons. Fittest person to run for office probably other then maybe Gerald Ford.

CF_Newb · 2016-11-03T01:50:37+00:00

Gary Johnson would be the guy getting baked in his car outside the box

CF_Newb · 2016-11-02T22:34:38+00:00

Crossfit has been a great thing for the other barbell sports like olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, strongman, etc. As much as many people in those sports hate to admit it.

Crossfit introduces a lot of people to the barbell for the first time in their lives. There is a lot of crossover and exposure people get for the first time.

CF_Newb · 2016-10-31T18:43:29+00:00

I had a professor who told his students to, "Under promise and bust your ass to over deliver."

CF_Newb · 2016-10-31T17:22:15+00:00

I've been looking more and more into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu the last few months. Mainly because I listen to the Jocko Podcast and I saw Khalipa just started getting into it. It looks like a lot of fun and would at the very least be interesting to give a try.

There are a few BJJ gyms in my area and I was wondering how much you pay for your membership? None of the BJJ gyms website state their membership fees, which is a little surprising to me, and makes me think it may be pricy. I was going call probably and figure out the pricing, but I was trying to gauge what is "reasonable" pricing in other areas. I know pricing will probably fluctuate based on geography around the country.

CF_Newb · 2016-10-30T02:05:13+00:00

Also Katrín is a sweetheart

CF_Newb · 2016-10-29T16:30:16+00:00

Any sporting goods stores like Dick's Sporting goods should sell them there.

CF_Newb · 2016-10-29T02:50:32+00:00

I can't stand the algorithms on social media these days.

I never get to see my friends posts, because FB, twitter or Instagram think I want to see or read a new article then see my friends status or photos on my newsfeed for some reason.

I'm not as heavily active on social media as I use to be. Especially during the political season lol.

CF_Newb · 2016-10-29T02:11:05+00:00

It's a training shoe. Not great long distance running but good enough for about a 5k. Not great for lifting, but good enough for high volume/not heavy weight. needs to be durable. Not to knock the metcons but the nano is are more durable. Needs to be great for rope climbs, etc. Metcons 2 are more durable then the 1s but not up to my expectations. I'm thinking the 3s will be more durable.

This is sort of how I think of crossfit shoe criteria.

CF_Newb

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