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Forum: Starting 05-11-2007, 10:20 AM

Replies: 26 New CFers - What's been the biggest surprise? Views: 4,121 Posted By Richard Bird Bill - Interesting point about the blood... Bill - Interesting point about the blood pressure. I've never had any problems with BP, although we have family history. We can get quarterly health screenings at work for free, but I've never done...

Forum: Starting 05-11-2007, 05:37 AM

Replies: 26 New CFers - What's been the biggest surprise? Views: 4,121 Posted By Richard Bird I've been doing CrossFit for 6 weeks now, and I... I've been doing CrossFit for 6 weeks now, and I was curious what other newbies are being surprised by as they workout; physiologically or otherwise. For me, the two most noticeable surprises...

Forum: Equipment 05-07-2007, 04:46 AM

Replies: 4 Apollo kettlebell Views: 4,436 Posted By Richard Bird Anybody have a link for Apollo KBs? I'm trying to... Anybody have a link for Apollo KBs? I'm trying to find a local dealer, but I'm having no success when searching for these folks. Thx:g:

Forum: Equipment 05-04-2007, 05:18 AM

Replies: 16 Cutting Rubber Mats Views: 5,013 Posted By Richard Bird mmmmmm....sashimi... mmmmmm....sashimi...

Forum: Equipment 05-03-2007, 06:58 PM

Replies: 16 Cutting Rubber Mats Views: 5,013 Posted By Richard Bird 3/4 inch rubber stall mats - just cut mine down... 3/4 inch rubber stall mats - just cut mine down last night with a good old utility knife. Scored it lightly, then sliced it through and through, no troubles.

Forum: Equipment 05-02-2007, 09:45 AM

Replies: 3 GHD Machine Views: 6,905 Posted By Richard Bird My York GHD arrived a week ago - I have to... My York GHD arrived a week ago - I have to endorse Paul's recommendation. This thing is unreal, built like a tank. Takes two people to move it around the garage. My York GHD and cockroaches - both...

Forum: Equipment 05-02-2007, 03:54 AM

Replies: 1 Rubber mat price alert - Ohio Views: 1,806 Posted By Richard Bird For anyone located in central Ohio, the Tractor... For anyone located in central Ohio, the Tractor Supply Company has "Seconds" of their 4x6 stall mats at $24.95 per piece. Talked to a district manager yesterday and he informed me that only the...

Forum: Equipment 04-30-2007, 09:46 AM

Replies: 21 Model D for $450? Views: 3,299 Posted By Richard Bird That's an excellent deal - I just got a C2 D with... That's an excellent deal - I just got a C2 D with a PM3 for $550 and thought I'd hung the moon. Get it before it's gone...

Forum: Starting 04-27-2007, 02:00 PM

Replies: 6 Workout Partners Views: 2,910 Posted By Richard Bird Spent two years at Bragg - 505th PIR. My son is... Spent two years at Bragg - 505th PIR. My son is 4th Brigade Combat Team, Ft. Richardson, Alaska....if he weren't in Iraq, he'd be praying to get to Bragg - they do Mass Tac Full Combat in winter at...

Forum: Equipment 04-27-2007, 12:59 PM

Replies: 22 Weightlifting shoes Views: 9,226 Posted By Richard Bird lol - was just kidding.....in a bind, Chuck's... lol - was just kidding.....in a bind, Chuck's work for everything. Consider them to be the duct tape equivalent of footwear....

Forum: Equipment 04-27-2007, 12:39 PM

Replies: 22 Weightlifting shoes Views: 9,226 Posted By Richard Bird Chuck Taylor's rock - nuff said. Chuck Taylor's rock - nuff said.

Forum: Starting 04-27-2007, 12:12 PM

Replies: 21 Proper Running Views: 3,873 Posted By Richard Bird ahhhh - Richard Tyson, who can forget the diss he... ahhhh - Richard Tyson, who can forget the diss he took from the Academy by not being nominated for his riveting role as the bad guy in Kindergarten Cop? I think it's because he looks too much like...

Forum: Community 04-27-2007, 10:27 AM

Replies: 160 Inappropriate music during videos Views: 25,403 Posted By Richard Bird I prefer chamber music - but only the austrian... I prefer chamber music - but only the austrian stuff that had banned lyrics.:doh:

Forum: Starting 04-27-2007, 04:55 AM

Replies: 21 Proper Running Views: 3,873 Posted By Richard Bird Rob - you seem to be pretty physiologically... Rob - you seem to be pretty physiologically astute. I'm curious about the tibilalis anterior - is there any way, other than running to build/strengthen this particular muscle? I'm assuming that there...

Forum: Equipment 04-26-2007, 06:16 PM

Replies: 9 Anyone ever seen/hear of this? Views: 3,621 Posted By Richard Bird Wasn't a flame, mate. Hypoxic training is a... Wasn't a flame, mate. Hypoxic training is a tested and effective method of increasing your aerobic abilities, particularly under stress. Now, I'm all for CrossFit - I'm a true believer. And,...

Forum: Equipment 04-26-2007, 05:59 PM

Replies: 3 Just got a C2C w/ PM1, anyone have a PM2 they don't want? Views: 1,389 Posted By Richard Bird I've got a pretty good Craigslist hit. I just... I've got a pretty good Craigslist hit. I just picked up a C2 D with a PM3. It had less than 11,000 meters on it. The owner had used it about 7 times from what I could see on memory. $550....only...

Forum: Equipment 04-26-2007, 05:28 AM

Replies: 9 Anyone ever seen/hear of this? Views: 3,621 Posted By Richard Bird ummmm...stimulate, not simulate... ummmm...stimulate, not simulate...

Forum: Equipment 04-26-2007, 05:27 AM

Replies: 9 Anyone ever seen/hear of this? Views: 3,621 Posted By Richard Bird The idea is to reduce oxygen availability to your... The idea is to reduce oxygen availability to your body, which would simulate an extremely high level of aerobic activity. Oxygen deficiency does a body good - well, right up to the point where you...

Forum: Equipment 04-20-2007, 04:22 PM

Replies: 3 C2 - San Fran - $300 Views: 1,538 Posted By Richard Bird No indication on which model, but seller states... No indication on which model, but seller states "lightly used".... Good luck to you California-ayans..... http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/spo/314980046.html

Forum: Starting 04-20-2007, 04:04 PM

Replies: 4 3 weeks in.... Views: 3,194 Posted By Richard Bird Hey gents - 4 weeks in myself, and the same kind... Hey gents - 4 weeks in myself, and the same kind of "revelations" are what have me tearing my garage apart and installing my own gear. The coolest moment for me so far was struggling through...

Forum: Exercises 04-17-2007, 06:27 PM

Replies: 10 Properly dumping a bar - Squat Views: 3,299 Posted By Richard Bird No doubt it was a bout of bad form. For some... No doubt it was a bout of bad form. For some reason I just went "soft" when I went down. Lack of concentration, failure to eat my Wheaties, not taking my vitamins - could have been anything. I've...

Forum: Exercises 04-17-2007, 12:35 PM

Replies: 10 Properly dumping a bar - Squat Views: 3,299 Posted By Richard Bird Arden - much appreciated, and I know I can trust... Arden - much appreciated, and I know I can trust a lumberjack. My little sister was a collegiate Jack and Jill Cross Saw champ - and she could still kick my a** in a fair fight. I won't be doing...

Forum: Exercises 04-17-2007, 10:50 AM

Replies: 10 Properly dumping a bar - Squat Views: 3,299 Posted By Richard Bird Alrighty - so I'm tracking a few days behind.... Alrighty - so I'm tracking a few days behind. Just did the max effort squat, press, deadlift WOD. And, I had my first failure - which raised a question I'd not thought of before. On squats,...

Forum: Community 04-07-2007, 11:38 AM

Replies: 50 Funny looks at the McGym Views: 6,834 Posted By Richard Bird Darrell - thanks for the suggestion, reached out... Darrell - thanks for the suggestion, reached out to the CF Columbus folks just this week.

Forum: Equipment 04-07-2007, 11:17 AM

Replies: 12 Structural Pipe Fittings - Pullup Bars Views: 11,753 Posted By Richard Bird Ken - I have to ask. Is that Khumbu? If it is,... Ken - I have to ask. Is that Khumbu? If it is, man I am so jealous. I'm getting started so late in life on mountaineering, I doubt I'll ever make it for an attempt at the big old Chomolungma - but I...

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