bits & pieces

i need to do something for this.

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also bought a bike this week. here are the accessories i've purchased so far:

• Krypton Keeper U-Lock
• Krypton KrytonFlex Key Cable Bike Lock
• Giro Rift (LIVESTRONG Matte Black/Yellow) - Representing FCF!
• Planet Bike 1-Watt Headlight & Superflash Taillight Set

I already have a black Timbuk2 Commute Messenger Bag (M), two Ogio Ionik backpacks, a brown pinstripe Ogio Hip Hop Messenger Bag, as well as an old school, rare, no print Kozmo.com Chrome Messenger. I need a better tool (I've got a lame-O Schwin), a pump, some fenders, and some better tires for when it rains.

This also makes me want to get another rain shell. One that's BRIGHT

The Expendables Body Count

Via: Term Life Insurance

How sad.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/herocomplex/2010/08/star-wars-was-born-a-long-time-ago-but-not-all-that-far-far-away-in-1972-filmmakers-george-lucas-and-gary-kurtz-wer.html

I'm torn between how the ending WOULD'VE been and how it actually ended (the ending I grew up with).

Karma Karma Karma Karma

Today I gave a homeless man on the corner of Denny and Eastlake my Jimmy John's Unwich #11 and then was blessed with a thank you card from my business partner

and a cash bonus!

Cool.

3GS photography shoot

Pretty dope.

http://fstoppers.com/iphone/

project

for Sheena's class

My 25th Birthday

This is how I want to spend it: http://warriordash.com/register2010_northwest.php

Video Game - E3 2010 - AOTS Exclusive

Week 6

Monday 19APR2010

1030 @ Urban CF

BS 60 80 100 121
B 60 70 80 90
PC 40 60 70 80 85

Still playing the more narrow stance. Used a 4-minute rest today in between sets. Utilized the belt for the last set.

Bench press was wobbly, but doable. Still working on timing.

Started to jump back- need to jump up instead. Faster elbows and louder feet as well.

I was hoping to be up to 170# by this week (currently at 152#), but the eating part is hard for me. I haven't planned out my meals that well and it's been costing me a bunch. I really need to get a mini-fridge in the gym asap.

Week 5

Wednesday 14APR2010
1030 @ Urban CF

BS 60 85 95 119
P 20 30 40 53-54-54
DL 60 100 120 140 150


Craig made me narrow my stance for the backsquat. I let my hip go a couple of times, but at least I grasp the concept.

The nerves in my arms still fire off if I'm not careful of controlling the path of my elbows.

Failed 5th rep twice before using a belt. The bar should be held closer during these maximal efforts.

1200 @ Foundation CF

sled drags (15kg tire + 20kg bumper) uphill and back 3x
500m row 1:42 - Started off feeling strong as hell, then about 60 seconds in the conditioning got to me.
max standing box jump - 52"

1130 @ Foundation CF

BS 60 85 95 117
B 60 70 80 89
hip ext 3x12 @ 50#
pullups @ 17kg (16kg kb + 1kg plate): 7 - 6 - 6

"They call me Jay Electronica. Fuck that ..."

This shirt is dope.

EXHIBIT C!

A bunch

Fri 19MAR2010

BS 20 60 80 97
B 20 60 80 84
max pullups x3: 15 @ 7.5kg, 8 , 7 @ 10kg
hip ext 3 x 12 @ 30#

Mon 22MAR2010

BS 20 40 90 98
P 20 30 40 47. Elbows need to stay in, otherwise I get some weird nerve twinge in the eccentric.
DL 60 80 100 120 140. MY BACK!

Wed 24MAR2010

1040

BS 20 40 60 80 101
B 20 60 80 85
max pullups x3: 8, 9, 6 w/ 30# weight vest
hip ext 3 x 12 @ 35#


2030

"Death By Pullups"

20

Fri 26MAR2010

BS 20 60 80 90 103. Squat was easy wearing Brady's Karhu's.
P 20 30 40 48. Focusing on elbows' movement mad it feel slow, but smooth.
PC 40 60 80 82. Janky. I'm not releasing the hook grip enough, so my rack position is ugly. Still need the intensity to land quicker and harder.

Mon 29MAR2010 @ Urban CF

BS 20 60 80 92 105
B 20 60 80 86
hip ext 3x12 @ 40#
pullups @ 16kg kb: 7-6-5

Used a 3 min rest in between worksets. Hip ext terrible as per usual.

Wed 31MAR2010

BS 20 60 80 95 107
P 20 30 40 49
DL 60 100 120 140 145

3 min rests. Lost balance in last squat set. Need to set my chest better before squatting. Still have some nerve pinch in press. I can also keep the bar closer in my deadlift. Lockout can improve as well.

Fri 02APR2010 @ Foundation CF

BS 20 60 85 95 109
B 20 60 80 87
PC 20 40 60 80 83

Finally got my Adidias lifting shoes! Lost my balance in my 2nd squat set. Didn't send my hips back enough. I missed my 5th rep on my second bench set. Last set felt the best, but I don't feel completely solid with the bench yet. Power cleans were shit until my last set where I was aggressive as hell.

Mon 05APR2010 @ Foundation CF

BS 20 60 85 95 111
P 20 30 40 50
hip ext 3x12 @ 45#

Squats didn't feel solid. Need to reach back.

Wed 07APR2010 @ Foundation CF

BS 60 85 95 113
B 60 70 80 88
DL 60 100 120 140 147

Still need to reach back further on the squats. This felt heavier and I attribute that to not eating properly. Shaky during second set of bench. Grip gets lost in DL.

Fri 09APR2010 @ Foundation CF

BS 20 60 85 95 115
P 20 30 40 50-51-52. Felt too easy so I moved up each working set.
PC 40 60 80 84

Geeked

First off, Han Solo encased in carbonite soap? Yes please.

I was never really a big fan of the original TRON, but the sequel coming up is peaking my interest. This is good news seeing as I haven't been geeked for too many movies. The 2009 ComiCon trailer was great:




And the newer trailer is pretty awesome too.

Clu/Flynn and crew look badass

Sucks that it comes out in December. I want to see this in IMAX with the Daft Punk soundtrack pumping loud shit. They're filming parts of the movie in near IMAX presentation (meaning big-as-fuck picture).

Check out this dope fan-made trailer for the original TRON:




Also read this article about the TRON aesthetic.

BLAOW!

Greatest Heavyweight punchers via RossTraining.




I've always respected boxing and this is why.

"You failed to maintain your weapon, sir."

Michael Cain in something similar to Death Wish?!

YES PLEASE.

Boo.

It's my 2nd work set back and I already couldn't make it to Craig's because we were expecting our equipment shipment from Rogue. Where the fuck are my boots?!

1330 @ FCF

back squat 5-5-5

100kg

2015 @ FCF

"Adam's Birthday WOD"
for time:
2 muscle-ups
9 handstand pushups
29 deadlifts, 80kg
29 box jumps, 30"
29 weighted k2e, 14#
2 muscle-ups
9 handstand pushups

13:26

STRICT BABY. But I missed a bunch of k2e. Time for a Guiness?

1330

BS 20 30 75 85 100

2015

Adam's birthday WOD

for time:
2 muscle-ups
9 hspu
29 deadlifts, 80kg
29 box jumps, 30"
29 k2e, 14#
2 muscle-ups
9 hspu

13:26

Weighted k2e are a bitch. My standing vert = 9'2" in three attempts.

Restarting Strength. Again.

The plan is to try to workout at Urban CrossFit with Craig coaching me every MWF @ 1030

Day 1

Weight = 140lbs.

BS 60 80 85 90 95. Need to stop my decent earlier. Doing more of an ass-to-grass squat.

P 20 40 44 46. Let it drop too much. I'll get a better rebound if I control it

PC 20 40 60 70 80. Need to get aggressive and stomp.

Starting Strength Seminar

This weekend was Mark Rippetoe's Starting Strength Seminar at CrossFit Eastside (aka Eastside Strength & Conditioning)

What an amazing weekend. Not only was I taught why we lift that way, but I was also shown and had to teach it to others. Very intimate work groups allowed for a better experience. I highly recommend this "cert" to those interested in getting stronger.

Worked up to 3 sets of 5RMs for the back squat, press, deadlift, bench press and power clean.

1645 w/ Brady

"LAZARETH"

3 rds for time:
30 double unders
20 db squat cleans, 50#
10 pullups

15:03

I subbed 35# for the first round, 45# for the second and third.