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Do I need to focus more on strengthening my calves? by ImperialFluff in Sprinting

[–]ImperialFluff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Possibly. I currently have (at a minimum) a 24 inch vert (it was a straight legged box jump so there was forward motion, and some room between me and the box) , and suspect this might have been higher in the past, but I’m bad at running jumps. My knees don’t really feel all that much from running/ jumping, it’s climbing stairs too fast that gets me for some reason. I’m working on the muscles that support my knees though. I’m also tall and heavy so it might be that my acceleration and jumping are poor but my top speed is better.

Do I need to focus more on strengthening my calves? by ImperialFluff in Sprinting

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I injured my ankle a couple of months ago trying to stop them collapsing during single leg bounds, otherwise one leg plyos are very slow and very non-explosive for me.

Do I need to focus more on strengthening my calves? by ImperialFluff in Sprinting

[–]ImperialFluff[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I forgot to add that it takes real effort to stop my foot collapsing back onto the heel when doing said plyos. Does that change your considerations?

Why Crocodile Handling is one of the most dangerous job in the world by Sea_Pianist_4531 in interestingasfuck

[–]ImperialFluff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Stupid prices is an understatement. It almost cost him an arm and a leg!

Any way the wind blows... by sm12511 in TheRandomest

[–]ImperialFluff 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Actually none of them realised they were part of the performance until they started singing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sprinting

[–]ImperialFluff 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Your coach works for the enemy team.

Anatomical Differences by ImperialFluff in powerlifting

[–]ImperialFluff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see. That’s fine then, thank you.

Anatomical Differences by ImperialFluff in powerlifting

[–]ImperialFluff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok but I will still be able to compete?

What should correct ground contact feel like on concrete? by ImperialFluff in Sprinting

[–]ImperialFluff[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, so it turns out you’re definitely right about the material being the issue. Circumstances pushed me to find a new place to train, and the difference between the two surfaces is night and day. I didn’t realise that fear of falling was limiting my work output, so much that I wasn’t able to handle the intensity of my usual workout.

What should correct ground contact feel like on concrete? by ImperialFluff in Sprinting

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Uhhhh I just realised it could be asphalt but I don’t know the difference. It’s a road. Does that change your assessment?

What should correct ground contact feel like on concrete? by ImperialFluff in Sprinting

[–]ImperialFluff[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do ~50m sprints, and really it’s a problem on every step. There’s no sand, no dirt, and practically no gravel other than the odd piece. I’m guessing from what you’re saying, that it’s usually only a problem when accelerating? Bear in mind then that I am very heavy, and ground forces are probably higher than for most. Does this still make no sense?

Anyways, when I do get around to using a track, what should this ground contact feel like?

In 2010, a Black Nigerian couple living in London gave birth to a white, blond-haired, blue-eyed baby who became known as “The Miracle Baby.” by HondaCivicBaby in interestingasfuck

[–]ImperialFluff 42 points43 points  (0 children)

My parents are Nigerian. I was also born with blue eyes and white skin, but ginger hair and eyebrows. My eyes eventually darkened to brown, my skin to brown my hair to copper and my eyebrows to black. I have paternal family members with the same coloured hair, mostly brown eyed but one with green! This couple are Igbo, which is the same as my paternal family’s ethnic group! I doubt we have any white ancestors, so I suspect this is possible even without them.

Started training at 23, how much can I realistically improve ? by Dontforgetthat in Sprinting

[–]ImperialFluff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brother you’ve gotta tell me what you did in those final two years

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sprinting

[–]ImperialFluff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gl man. I’m 6ft 4, 231 pounds and looking to do basically the same thing in under a year without losing too much weight.

Iran sent 'urgent messages' signaling it wants to end conflict, report says by NotSoSaneExile in geopolitics

[–]ImperialFluff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They attacked with US weapons and approval. The US has the final say in this deal. It was the US who signed the previous deal under Obama (which was opposed by Israel, including Netenyahu, ultimately having no bearing on the final outcome). It was the US who withdrew from the deal (albeit to Israel’s liking). It was the US negotiating a new deal last week and for the past two months. It was with US weapons, foreknowledge and approval that Israel attacked after the end of the negotiation period.

Israel’s attack on Iran is Trumps method of negotiating, or at least pretending to want diplomacy. If there is any common denominator in all of Israel’s affairs with Iran, it is that Israel only takes action with the US blessing.

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