builder26’s BodyBlog

Wow…there is something about a comeback, and winning in the bottom of the 9th that really inspires.  It struck me this morning after watching the Red sox highlites for the 18th time on ESPN at the gym this morning how we are so quick to apply these sports situations to everyday life. Keep focused, dont get down, dont quit , and anything is possible.  Who’d have thought that down 3 -1 in the series and down 7-0 in the game with only 3 at bats to go that this could still happen. (My wife went to the bedroom to watch Grey’s Anatomy and I was channel flipping myself. )  I had drifted off and missed the 3 run shot by big Papi, but I saw the Crisp at bat and the heroics by (our own) JD Drew. How about that JD Drew? Having lived his whole career under the "never lived up to his potential " label, he rips a 2 run homer in the 8th and then the walk - off  double to win in the bottom of the ninth. Man…the world is  back on its rightful axis today…..If they can do that, I can certainly make some progress on my business plan, and drag my group through the flat housing market. Just keep focused, dont get down, and dont quit. And save your strength for the bottom of the 9th. ….WOOOHOOOO!!!!!

Ok, I was a litte sore from the rain run yesterday, so I decided that lifting was the better option. Shoulder work is kinda missing from my split this go around, so overhead press and shrugs it is….lift heavy or go home they say.  60k presses and 275lb shrugs (on Smith machine) …an hour later my arms are hanging at my sides and threatening to fall off….will be sore tommorrow ..in a good way   Deads tommorrow should not be affected. Great news is..my back is gettingbetter and better all the time…can arthritis be reversed?? I do feel the tightness sometimes, but wow, it is so so so much less.  I have been threatening to go back to the Olympic lifts, which I think are so impressive, and I think I could be effective at with a little more flexibility…anyway, thanks for reading this ramble…happysunday.

Ok, I was a litte sore from the rain run yesterday, so I decided that lifting was the better option. Shoulder work is kinda missing from my split this go around, so overhead press and shrugs it is….lift heavy or go home they say.  60k presses and 275lb shrugs (on Smith machine) …an hour later my arms are hanging at my sides and threatening to fall off….will be sore tommorrow ..in a good way   Deads tommorrow should not be affected. Great news is..my back is gettingbetter and better all the time…can arthritis be reversed?? I do feel the tightness sometimes, but wow, it is so so so much less.  I have been threatening to go back to the Olympic lifts, which I think are so impressive, and I think I could be effective at with a little more flexibility…anyway, thanks for reading this ramble…happysunday.

Ok, I was a litte sore from the rain run yesterday, so I decided that lifting was the better option. Shoulder work is kinda missing from my split this go around, so overhead press and shrugs it is….lift heavy or go home they say.  60k presses and 275lb shrugs (on Smith machine) …an hour later my arms are hanging at my sides and threatening to fall off….will be sore tommorrow ..in a good way   Deads tommorrow should not be affected. Great news is..my back is gettingbetter and better all the time…can arthritis be reversed?? I do feel the tightness sometimes, but wow, it is so so so much less.  I have been threatening to go back to the Olympic lifts, which I think are so impressive, and I think I could be effective at with a little more flexibility…anyway, thanks for reading this ramble…happysunday.

I forget how cool it is to run in the rain. (probably has something to do with the length of time between sessions..lol) ..but it is relaxing, even soothing. Its not hot…only problem was that the combination of sweat and water in my ears kinda cut the ipod volume….today is for recovery from that, although I think Ill head to the gym for some shoulder work, which is pretty much lacking from this round’s routine.  Monday is legs, (primarily deadlifts), so some sore shoulders shouldnt hurt anything.

Youngest has a hockey game around 12, so itll be an afternoon gym thing…guess that means I can have some breakfast. Happy Sunday all, OH…and wasnt that a heartbreaker for the Redsox last nite?? dangit…back to friendly Fenway….ciao