20+ miles on the bike today...

Not bad for my first time pedaling since last spring, I guess.  I kept up with my two friends Diana and Shelly on the flat stuff, but three miles in, the hills began.    At the top of the first one, they were nice enough to pretend to be fixing Shelly's chain, so as to make it seem like I wasn't holding them up!    My [moto] riding helped me on the long downhill though.  I was hanging off with my knee out!    I'm such a dork...     I pulled away from them, and really got into a good groove.  At the bottom, there is a long flat section through Hidden Valley where I was able to get on my tri-bars and keep up a good pace (around 18-20mph). 

I stopped to wait at a turning point, and from there, a few more hills.    After the first two, I hit the proverbial "Wall."   They waited at every turning point for me (nice girls) from there on in.  Luckily we were only about 5 miles from home. 

All in all, a great day!     I'm glad I decided to go. 

Joined LA Boxing.

Haven't boxed since college (and wasn't very good <way> back then), but should be fun.

Guess this is closer to the other get fit thread.

Not quite as serious boxing as the likes of 20th St Gym, so I will keep it here.

The sales person said I would look like this by the end of the week -

2 years ago I was going here: http://www.cappysgym.com/

I did not box, but the workouts were ass kicking great! I might try to get going again.

Good luck and send photos!

Boxing is awesome, I just like grappling more.  That and I have a face to protect for the ladies 

Did you check out wildcards?  I would love to train with freddie, and just to say I train there would be good enough for me.

Quote from: Jerry Attrick on February 20, 2011, 07:35:22 PM
The sales person said I would look like this by the end of the week -

"I must break you"  

Quote from: Jerry Attrick on February 20, 2011, 07:35:22 PM
The sales person said I would look like this by the end of the week -

They do hair replacement there too?

Quote from: Randimus Maximus on February 21, 2011, 07:49:36 PM
They do hair replacement there too?

You going to join, too?

You do realize, follicly, you are not that far behind. 

alright ill have to bann myself from this. If i want to fight competatively, i need to step it up into  the seriously get more than just fit thread.

LOL hey, we can all be seriously fit and have good hair!   

I haven't had good hair since June, 2001!   

Quote from: He Man on February 19, 2011, 11:48:39 AM
154 is the top of the next weight class, but as pointed out, people cut from higher to reach 154.

147 is the top of the previous weight class, but I would be cutting down to that class.

Dude I'm not sure I'd do that if I were you. My goal is to get to 170 abd cut to 155 the day before the fight. You and I fighting in the same class would be a little ridiculous.  I've done a practice cut and dropped 12 lbs. I'm not particularly worried I wouldn't be able to make weight.

Today was day 1 of my 2011 cycling season training. I had just enough time to put in 20 miles after work before the sunset this evening. I burned 900 calories, and held an average speed of 18.8mph - not bad for day 1!!

With the start of cycling season now in full swing, I find myself at a crossroads with the routine that I've been doing over the last 4 weeks at the gym. Though I have loved the results and the challenge which it has offered me, it ultimately impacts my quads too heavily to train concurrently for cycling. I can't afford for my legs to be pre-fatigued before each of the 3 weekly training days for which I'm allocating time. Though I still expect to maintain an upper body routine 2-3 days a week at the gym, I must embrace a program specifically for cycling.

Goal: I have a race in 6 weeks and am aiming to win my first Platinum time finish. In order to arrive at this goal, I must maintain an average speed of 24mph over the 75 mile course - a feat which to date has eluded me (though I've only been cycling for just over a year). But thanks to the forthcoming acquisition of a new road bike that's 8 lbs lighter than my current one, I feel that it's a goal forever closer to being within my grasp.



Here's to hoping that 2011 is a land mark year for everyone in the hopes of achieving our goals and forever raising the bar to new heights!  

Quote from: El Matador on February 22, 2011, 06:34:15 PM
Dude I'm not sure I'd do that if I were you. My goal is to get to 170 abd cut to 155 the day before the fight. You and I fighting in the same class would be a little ridiculous.  I've done a practice cut and dropped 12 lbs. I'm not particularly worried I wouldn't be able to make weight.

how tall are you? Granted we might be in the same weight class, but i wouldn't sign a contract to fight someone over 5'10". I'd need some serious speed and skill to win that fight.

The only issue i end up getting into is reach. Which is why i focus so much on kicks clinch and cardio.

If you look at K1-MAX, all those guys are 154lbs (70kg) ranging from 5'6- 5'11. All the top dogs are about 5'9". Andy Souwer, Buakaw, Masato.

Quote from: He Man on February 22, 2011, 08:33:18 PM
how tall are you? Granted we might be in the same weight class, but i wouldn't sign a contract to fight someone over 5'10". I'd need some serious speed and skill to win that fight.

The only issue i end up getting into is reach. Which is why i focus so much on kicks clinch and cardio.

If you look at K1-MAX, all those guys are 154lbs (70kg) ranging from 5'6- 5'11. All the top dogs are about 5'9". Andy Souwer, Buakaw, Masato.

Ya, some dirty boxing and Judo FTW.  Have you considered doing Judo?  I would always throw/or sweep the hell out of MMA wrestlers since they are not used to defending Judo type throws. 

Quote from: Monster Dave on February 22, 2011, 06:58:26 PM
Today was day 1 of my 2011 cycling season training. I had just enough time to put in 20 miles after work before the sunset this evening. I burned 900 calories, and held an average speed of 18.8mph - not bad for day 1!!

With the start of cycling season now in full swing, I find myself at a crossroads with the routine that I've been doing over the last 4 weeks at the gym. Though I have loved the results and the challenge which it has offered me, it ultimately impacts my quads too heavily to train concurrently for cycling. I can't afford for my legs to be pre-fatigued before each of the 3 weekly training days for which I'm allocating time. Though I still expect to maintain an upper body routine 2-3 days a week at the gym, I must embrace a program specifically for cycling.

Goal: I have a race in 6 weeks and am aiming to win my first Platinum time finish. In order to arrive at this goal, I must maintain an average speed of 24mph over the 75 mile course - a feat which to date has eluded me (though I've only been cycling for just over a year). But thanks to the forthcoming acquisition of a new road bike that's 8 lbs lighter than my current one, I feel that it's a goal forever closer to being within my grasp.



Here's to hoping that 2011 is a land mark year for everyone in the hopes of achieving our goals and forever raising the bar to new heights!  

Sweet, i've been doing 20 mile rides too but i'm slow as hell...Out of curiosity, how long does it take you to finish the 20 mile ride?
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