I've been walking the dogs around the block and taking them to bigger dog parks where I have to follow them around for about a 1/2 mile. 

Does that count as "not too serious get fit thread" type activities?

Quote from: Randimus Maximus on February 22, 2011, 09:37:02 PM
I've been walking the dogs around the block and taking them to bigger dog parks where I have to follow them around for about a 1/2 mile. 

Does that count as "not too serious get fit thread" type activities?

More like "not even close to serious" get fit...

Maybe you should put lots of bacon in your pockets...  then you'd have to run away from all the other dogs at the dog park chasing you, trying to eat the bacon, and whatever else might be in your pocket!   

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.

I'm 5'10" and so is most of the 155 weight class. I do have a 75" reach, what can I say, I'm built like a gorilla. I'd still be able to throw you around in the clinch, like I did last time, and just plain power out of most situations.

Souwer and Buakaw cut from somewhere around 170 I believe. Hell, Gray Maynard walks around at 190 and is probably 185-ish on fight night

Quote from: bulldogs2k on February 22, 2011, 09:13:22 PM
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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With traffic lights, yesterday's ride took me just over an hour. It takes time. I was actually pretty happy with my average speed since I hadn't really been training (on my bike) since the end of November.

Keep up the riding, speed will come as you build endurance and find the proper balance for your body within the lactate threshold. Ride safe!  [moto]

Quote from: Monster Dave on February 23, 2011, 05:08:34 AM
With traffic lights, yesterday's ride took me just over an hour. It takes time. I was actually pretty happy with my average speed since I hadn't really been training (on my bike) since the end of November.

Keep up the riding, speed will come as you build endurance and find the proper balance for your body within the lactate threshold. Ride safe!  [moto]

I bought a "fitness" bike (hybrid) and it takes me 1 hour and 20 minutes.  I was just wondering since I've been passed by roadies like I was standing still.   

I figured I would drop down to 200ish before going full on road bike.  I do want to do a century ride though. 

Quote from: bulldogs2k on February 23, 2011, 08:00:57 AM
I bought a "fitness" bike (hybrid) and it takes me 1 hour and 20 minutes.  I was just wondering since I've been passed by roadies like I was standing still.   

I figured I would drop down to 200ish before going full on road bike.  I do want to do a century ride though. 

Hey that's an awesome goal! I'm sure you'll get there - let us know when you set your eyes on an event. Though hybrids aren't built to be the light weight speed machines that roadies are, we have a friend who rides one and can certainly keep up! Ultimately, I think if she ever gets a road bike that she'll be a strong rider because of the time she spent on her hybrid.

Quote from: Monster Dave on February 23, 2011, 08:21:12 AM
Hey that's an awesome goal! I'm sure you'll get there - let us know when you set your eyes on an event. Though hybrids aren't built to be the light weight speed machines that roadies are, we have a friend who rides one and can certainly keep up! Ultimately, I think if she ever gets a road bike that she'll be a strong rider because of the time she spent on her hybrid.

Oh man that's good to know.  Let her know i'm rooting for her.  I actually just finished my 20 mile training ride and managed to do it in an hour and 5 minutes.  I guess I got lucky with the lights and I kept churning my legs. 

Do you ride with an mp3 player on the streets? 

Quote from: El Matador on February 22, 2011, 11:28:43 PM
I'm 5'10" and so is most of the 155 weight class. I do have a 75" reach, what can I say, I'm built like a gorilla. I'd still be able to throw you around in the clinch, like I did last time, and just plain power out of most situations.

Souwer and Buakaw cut from somewhere around 170 I believe. Hell, Gray Maynard walks around at 190 and is probably 185-ish on fight night

yea 5'10" is right where i dont want to be. In clinch with taller guys, my usually tactic is to hang off their neck. neck crank. crossface "bash" them (painfully annoying) and lots of hip thrusting until they get tired from holding me up. All while trying to avoid the knees. lol

Quote from: bulldogs2k on February 23, 2011, 09:28:20 AM
Oh man that's good to know.  Let her know i'm rooting for her.  I actually just finished my 20 mile training ride and managed to do it in an hour and 5 minutes.  I guess I got lucky with the lights and I kept churning my legs.  

Do you ride with an mp3 player on the streets?  

Awesome! Hopefully the weather was nice for your ride!

Yes, I do use an MP3 player for training - I find that a good playlist helps me keep my cadence and effort high. Though it can be said that wearing one is dangerous, but around here the bike lanes are so nice and wide that I feel as though it's not terribly unsafe and I can still hear traffic over my music. For races though I don't use one - now that I would say is too dangerous!!

Are you using any sort of a computer to give you distance/speed information?

Quote from: He Man on February 23, 2011, 09:43:34 AM

yea 5'10" is right where i dont want to be. In clinch with taller guys, my usually tactic is to hang off their neck. neck crank. crossface "bash" them (painfully annoying) and lots of hip thrusting until they get tired from holding me up. All while trying to avoid the knees. lol

Inside control to Knees to face, Silva style

My neck hurts like a pregnant dog btw, clinchwork yesterday,

Quote from: Monster Dave on February 23, 2011, 09:45:35 AM
Awesome! Hopefully the weather was nice for your ride!

Yes, I do use an MP3 player for training - I find that a good playlist helps me keep my cadence and effort high. Though it can be said that wearing one is dangerous, but around here the bike lanes are so nice and wide that I feel as though it's not terribly unsafe and I can still hear traffic over my music. For races though I don't use one - now that I would say is too dangerous!!

Are you using any sort of a computer to give you distance/speed information?

No, I just mapped out my route using google and kept an eye on my watch from start to finish.  I was thinking about using a MP3 player since i'm on a wide bike path and not on the streets.  I feel i'm not fast enough to take the bike on the street, though we have bike lanes at this particular road. 

The route is pretty nice at the end though.  10ish miles and your looking at the Atlantic ocean, i'll usually stretch out then ride home to complete the 20. 

Quote from: bulldogs2k on February 23, 2011, 11:25:20 AM
No, I just mapped out my route using google and kept an eye on my watch from start to finish.  I was thinking about using a MP3 player since i'm on a wide bike path and not on the streets.  I feel i'm not fast enough to take the bike on the street, though we have bike lanes at this particular road. 

The route is pretty nice at the end though.  10ish miles and your looking at the Atlantic ocean, i'll usually stretch out then ride home to complete the 20. 

Nice! If you're interested in a computer, CATEye makes a basic one that's $20. I envy your destination at the Atlantic Ocean. That's awesome!

Quote from: El Matador on February 23, 2011, 10:34:28 AM
Inside control to Knees to face, Silva style

My neck hurts like a pregnant dog btw, clinchwork yesterday,

anderson silva?

dudes got beastly long legs.....and arms. then again he is called THE SPIDER!!!!

Gotta work out and then go to training. These "2 a days" are horrible.

Quote from: Monster Dave on February 23, 2011, 11:37:43 AM
Nice! If you're interested in a computer, CATEye makes a basic one that's $20. I envy your destination at the Atlantic Ocean. That's awesome!

Cool, i'll check that device out when I get my bike tuned up.  The destination isn't bad at all, I want to try to haul my longboard in tow and surf...but i'm usually too beat from surfing to do anything but eat and sleep.   

Boxing good this afternoon.

Though I am still closer to the Wonder Bread version of George Foreman.