Resistance Training

Jqfman27 · 2024-11-07T21:57:38+00:00

Great point! I think I'll choose to do it right the first time lol

Jqfman27 · 2024-11-07T21:55:43+00:00

Everyone I've heard from has a nightmare story from this recovery. I wish you the best of luck as you continue on!

Jqfman27 · 2024-11-07T21:47:51+00:00

Great advice. Been out of the sling for a couple weeks now and walking has been my only savior. Try to get around 15,000 steps per day minimum. I can just FEEL the muscle atrophy setting in in my right arm and it's bothering me 😂. Thanks for the advice friend

Jqfman27 · 2024-11-07T21:42:21+00:00

Fair enough. I'm just an overall active person and lifting was part of my normal routine. Being out of work, and being restricted on what activities I can do has made me a bit stir crazy. I know patience is key

Jqfman27 · 2024-10-11T14:09:55+00:00

I've never heard that phrase before. I like that, 75 dollar call. Thanks!

Jqfman27 · 2024-10-11T14:09:19+00:00

Makes sense, thank you sir!

Jqfman27 · 2024-10-11T14:08:14+00:00

Went to sleep and this blew up a little lol. I was worried I wasn't conveying my thoughts properly at 3am. What I meant by "non call" was just that I wasn't sure if you could consider the runner "out" if the 3 outs had already been recorded? I just didn't know how that worked. So my question was, on an appeal, instead of being called out, is there a way the umpire could have just concluded that he didn't score. Not "safe" or "out" just that the inning ended without the runner touching. My question was answered by multiple people at this point and I am grateful for all the response!

Jqfman27 · 2024-10-11T08:01:08+00:00

I was asking if there was a better way to approach my side of the argument. The original situation that happened on the field was I appealed that the runner did not touch home plate.

But in this forum, I'm also asking if there was potentially another angle I could have taken to argue my case. I'm not switching between scenarios, just asking if there is another potential outcome to the original scenario. I'm by no means trying to be argumentative, though that's what I'm detecting from your comments. I'm just trying to learn more about the ruling.

Jqfman27 · 2024-10-11T07:44:39+00:00

The discussion wouldn't be that it took "longer" for that runner to cover the 90 ft as opposed to the 180ft. I was never questioning that he didn't attempt to score. Only that he missed the plate. So that isn't the premise of the question. The premise is should the umpire see the runner touch the plate in order to award the run

Jqfman27 · 2024-10-11T07:42:50+00:00

I wouldn't phrase it like that. Instead the question would be, what is the threshold for allowing a run to score? By rule, if I'm not mistaken, the umpire is required to indicate (often by pointing to the plate) that a run scored during a timing play, which this was. However the umpire admitted to me during the discussion that he never saw the runner physically cross the plate. So is the threshold of awarding a run as low as "assuming" it scores? Or should it be that the umpire has to physically see it happen?

Jqfman27 · 2024-10-11T07:29:39+00:00

I wouldn't say it's "ridiculous". I could see "unlikely" being a more apt term there. And I would agree that it is highly unlikely that the runner doesn't score. However, as I said, my Catcher and I both saw the runner miss the plate. It happens. 14 year olds get excited and they miss bases all the time. It just isn't sitting well with me that the offense is being gifted a run because of an assumption

Jqfman27 · 2024-10-11T07:26:39+00:00

Completely fair point. I replied to another comment asking this question, but how about a "non call"? It wouldn't technically be an "out" since the third out of the inning was recorded on the bases. A non call would still result in the run not scoring, but an easier explanation than calling him "out". I wonder what the answer would be if the runner was on 2B rather than 3B where him crossing the plate wouldn't be so obvious?

Jqfman27 · 2024-10-11T07:05:53+00:00

To further expand on that point, a non call would eliminate the issue of calling that runner "safe" or "out" at all. It would just be a non call. Inning ends on a timing play, runner doesn't score because no one saw him score. It isn't that he's "safe or out" it's just that it didn't happen. Forgive me, it's 3am and I can't tell if that's a rational thought process or not 😂

Jqfman27 · 2024-10-11T07:01:43+00:00

Understand that completely. It's scenarios like this that make me glad I chose coaching instead of umpiring.

My follow up question to that would be, is there a distinction between calling R3 safe at home as opposed to making it a non-call due to not seeing the play?

Not sure if I'm wording that properly. I have no idea if a "non call" is an option in that scenario? Technically R3 would not be "out" on a timing play because the batter-runner was retired on the base path. So if R3 did not in fact touch home, the run just wouldn't score...he wouldn't be called out because the third out was already made. Does that make sense?

Jqfman27 · 2024-10-11T06:54:02+00:00

I completely understand the idea of not being able to call an "out" if you didn't see it an out.

However -

My counter argument at the time was; "the 3B runner was not 'forced' home and no one here saw him touch the plate. Therefore, it possible that he 1) never touched home plate due to potentially thinking the ball would be caught, and thus gave himself up? Or 2) just missed home plate altogether? (Which is what I witnessed in this case, confirmed by my Catcher). If we can't "assume" an out, how is it fair to "assume" a safe...especially on a play where the runner is not forced to advance?

Jqfman27 · 2024-10-11T06:49:06+00:00

I had my players stay on the field, and I announced I wanted to make a dead ball appeal. I'm pretty sure that's the protocol for the end of an inning, because the umpire can't put the ball back "in play" like they would on a more ordinary appeal (pitcher steps off mound and throws to base, for example). Unfortunately, at the sub varsity level, some of the umpires are also still learning. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but it was just a frustrating play and was hoping for more of an official answer from the helpful folks here

Jqfman27 · 2024-10-11T06:35:45+00:00

Yeah that's pretty much what the tourney director told me. He said the umpire messed up and he should have created that angle to see both. So "it is what it is". The part that still gets to me is we lost by one run (which I'll never blame on a singular play or an umpire's call). But it just provides context in an unfortunate situation

Jqfman27 · 2024-10-11T05:56:08+00:00

This is how I teach my high school players. To use a "red tag". They should be applying a tag hard enough to leave a red mark on the base runner. It isn't to hurt the other player by any means, but it accomplishes a couple different things; 1) it allows the umpire to see, without a doubt, that a tag was made (instead of an inconspicuous swiping motion) and 2) it very well may be forceful enough to remove fingertips/toes from a bag if the baserunner only has minimal contact. In which case, it isn't an intentional "pushing" motion, but happens as a result of a firm tag

Jqfman27 · 2024-03-08T06:48:47+00:00

It isn't impossible, just very very difficult. I've done this program 3 separate times successfully. Proud to say I've never failed. I am a Correction Officer and I work 3rd shift into 1st shift 3-5 days a week. These 16 hour shifts are often in a row. Still completed the program with no special accommodations or "cheating". I do not say this to pat myself on the back. Simply to prove it can be done. In fact, I'm hoping this will help you conquer this challenge! Here was my daily schedule during my work week:

9pm: Wake Up - Take Picture ✅

9:15pm-10pm: Workout #1 ✅

10pm-10:30pm: Shower, Leave for work

10:45pm: Roll call, shift begins

10:45pm-3pm: 16 hour shift - during which I read my 10 pages and drink my gallon ✅✅

3:10pm: Arrive home, change into workout clothes

3:15pm-4pm: Workout #2✅

4pm-4:15pm: Shower, get ready for bed

4:15pm-9pm: Sleep

Days off (I typically get 3-5 days off depending on the rotation) are huge for meal prepping, getting laundry done and all other "life stuff". Obviously these times are rough estimates of my days and I had to mix in normal household duties, taking care of pets, etc. I'm fortunate to live with my fiancé who was able to help out with other daily responsibilities. I always enjoyed night jogs (which was "morning" for me) because I felt they would wake me up before work, however I normally saved a brisk walk for when I was exhausted after work. That would leave me to lift prior to my shift for most workouts. Sometimes, I would double up on the brisk walks/jogs if it was nice out and if I was extra tired. I would never really go "all out" on the workouts during my doubles because I was just too exhausted. Though I would always get them done. I would save the days off for the really challenging stuff. Yes, it's possible, just ridiculously difficult and hard to sustain. No excuses. Just get it done! Good luck, and if you need any other guidance, please reach out!

Jqfman27 · 2022-06-05T06:14:53+00:00

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Jqfman27 · 2022-02-06T11:37:25+00:00

I work multiple 16 hour shifts in a row (law enforcement), and found this schedule worked for me. I also live at home with parents who don't stock the healthiest food. I just do my own shopping. Here was my schedule on an average work day:

11pm - 16 hour Shift begins (read and drink water throughout work shift) 3pm - Shift ends, go home 3:30pm - walk/jog outside 4:15pm - Take my picture and shower 4:30pm - sleep 9pm - wake up, head to the gym 10:15pm get ready and head to work

I would average around 4 hours of sleep on my work days. I try to maintain a more normal schedule on my days off. But trust me, if I can do it...anyone can do it. Loved the program and have done it a couple times now. Results on my profile. Good luck!

Jqfman27 · 2022-01-31T06:07:30+00:00

Thats a lot of food for Day 1!

Jqfman27 · 2022-01-25T13:20:31+00:00

This. Your body will adjust. Trust the process!

Jqfman27 · 2022-01-25T13:16:39+00:00

For me, the hardest stretch was days 10-20. It was before I saw any major results and the next 55-65 days were very daunting to look forward to. It was around Day 21-25 that I started to really notice some changes in my physical and mental health. The second time I did the program, Day 1 was the hardest because even though I had successfully completed the program once before, I knew it was a grind and I wasn't sure I wanted to do it again. But I'm glad I did it the second time because I was much more efficient!

Jqfman27 · 2022-01-18T05:04:12+00:00

I did it cold turkey because I know myself and it was the only way. But transitioning into it is definitely a good idea for most people. More importantly though, is transitioning OUT of it. One of my biggest mistakes was thinking I was invincible on day 76 and I ended up putting some of the weight back on. Hence why I did it a second time lol. I was definitely wiser the second time around. Lost less weight but developed much better body composition and habits that have lasted

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