Monday, August 30, 2010

Trail Running

Today was my first real taste of the Catskills and the beauty that surrounds Oneonta. After my first solo flight on the job at AO Fox Hospital, I headed out to Robert V. Riddell Park to try myhand at trail running. It was awesome.

The park was beautiful, the air was fresh, and it was great to simply run with no real goal in mind. I didn't know the length of the trail or even where it went, so I set out having decided to take only right hand branches at any intersections, and with a vague idea of turning around and retracing my steps after 15-20 minutes. As it turns out, I made it around the trail and back to my starting point in 16 minutes so, I turned around and ran back around the other direction.

The scenery was amazing. Fresh air, clean streams, fields of wildflowers, pine shaded glades. I even spotted a fawn crossing a creek. After a 32 minute run, I walked 10 minutes or so back to the creek and sat for a while and watched the water go by. It was a beautiful little bit of peace in what's already a crazy week, and it's only Monday.

Friday, August 27, 2010

HSPUs, Farmer's Carry, Squats

Warm-up:
Active Stretching

CFE WoD:
5 Rounds for Time of:
6 Handstand Pushups
20 Meter Farmers Carry @ 35/25 lb plate per hand
15 Squats Holding both plates
20 Meter Farmers Carry back
Total Time: 6:42

1 mile run @ 10mph

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Bodyweight Destruction

Warm-up:
1 mile @ 9mph
Active Stretching

5 rounds for time of:
50 Jump and touch backboard (18" jump)
40 Squats
30 Sit-ups
20-Push-ups
10 Pull-ups
Total Time: 47:27

Monday, August 23, 2010

Saturday, August 21, 2010

CF Interval Run

Jamie and I did a little Father/Daughter Crossfit WoD today as I packed her into the jogging stroller and headed off to the track.

8:31 Run to the track

15 rounds for distance of:
Sprint 20 seconds, pushing stroller
Rest 40 seconds
Start each round at previous round's end point.
Total Distance: 1 mile, 250m (4 laps[1600m] + 250m)

After that, we headed over to the playground and hit the swings, the little wobbly race car dealie, and the slide.

9:15 Run home

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

"Nate"

Warm-up:
1 mile @ 9mph
Active Stretching

AMRAP 20 of:
6 x Pull-ups
6 x Dips
4 x Handstand Push-ups
8 x 50lb Dumbbell Swings
Total Rounds: 9 (plus 6 pull-ups, 6 dips & 4 HSPUs)

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Baby Jogging

Jamie and I went for a run through the neighborhood (~13min), stopped at the park for some time on the swings(~10min), and then headed home(~9min).


Thursday, August 12, 2010

A-League Finals

One last Mercer game to end my career in A-League and it couldn't have been more fitting. Big Stick vs. Roots of Rhythm in the finals for the 4th straight year. Unfortunately due to field availability, this season's final was one game, winner-take-all. No best of three this time around.

It ended up being a great game. We came out hard and took half 9-3 on some big D's by Mike Auld and it looked like we were going to run away with the cup, but Roots wasn't giving up easily and stormed back in the second half, eventually bringing the game to within 1 point at around 13-12 or so. Our O recovered and began scoring consistantly again, but our D couldn't get a break. Finally, we changed the mark around a bit and finally started getting some defensive pressure on their handlers and managed to sneak a break or two down the home stretch to close out what definitely a nail-biter for us. As always, Roots battled fiercely and it was a hard won game. Noah Saul especially was a beast for them in a losing effort. I can't wait to hear what a season with Ring does for his game. Dem boys play the game right.

For my own part, I played OK and made a couple of decent plays, but the game was won by our young studs. Our vets played solidly and set the tone, but it was the young talent that made all of the big plays and made the difference in the game. While I was a bit disappointed in myself to not be a difference maker in the game, it's reassuring to see that the league and team is in good hands for the future.

When I joined the league basically just to play with Walt, MJ, and Jaeger a few years back, I never expected it to come to mean as much as it has in my ultimate career. I've met a lot of great players and teammates and it's been a great honor and challenge to play in A-League. I'm just glad I got a chance to win out with Big Stick in my last season and that I retired before the young studs in the league realized that they're actually better than I am. As Walt says, winning is a mindset. I've managed to win the mental game up until now, but I think a few select individuals were starting to see past the smoke and mirrors.

So long, and thanks for all the memories.

Monday, August 9, 2010

Interval Run

Eager to get in some exercise, I went for a quick run today in Oneonta.

7:00 Run
15:00 Interval Run (:30 hard, :30 easy)

60 x Push-ups w/ feet on bench
60 x Crunches
60 x Squats

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Spring Lake Shenanigans

Old friends and new met up at Pete's place in Spring Lake for some beach time fun and fabulous Reavey BBQ. I got in a fair amount of throwing, some volleyball, a quick game of Mr. Nips and a bunch of body surfing. Man, the current was strong today and keeping from washing down the beach was like swimming on a treadmill. Fortunately, there were plenty of grilled clams to recharge the batteries.

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Suicides, Box Jumps, Back Extensions, Deadlifts

Warm-up:
5:00 Suicides, non-stop
Active Stretching

3 Rounds for time of:
2:00 Suicides, non-stop
20 x Box Jumps, 24" box
20 x Back Extensions
20 x Deadlift, 205lbs
Total Time: 29:30