Hello All,
Hope everyone had a great and safe weekend. I bounced around here and there. I would like to give some belated birthday props to @msharik. Follow on twitter, she is a funny gal.
My left calf has still been toying with me. One day it seems fine, the next it locks up. I really need to get a good massage and have it worked on. If anyone has any recommendations here in Cleveland let me know!
Today was a crazy, muggy day. I did 5x600 (80 pace through 400m), 4x400 (75), 5x200 (35). It felt nice and easy on my legs but breathing was a little tough and it was hot. Thank God I am heeding the words of George Watts and staying hydrated. This would have been ugly. Mentally I am still a little cluttered, but I am trying to attack each day and keep the momentum. I am just still trying to get a good schedule together so I can be as organized as possible. It is what I need to succeed. In my old age I learned that I am not the best with a ton of free time.
I am waiting this week for my new shoes from Spira Footwear. Again, I would like to thank Spira and Judy for helping me out and keeping shoes on my feet. All the little things add up to something great.
I now leave you with a great, great video. I will go on the record saying that this show is the best of all time! I can watch it to this day and I give thanks to the creative geniuses who helped me learn to read and count as a child. God bless all of you who have my back and thank you for the strength you give me. CHEERS
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Monday, June 28, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
6/24/2010
Hello All,
Would like to start off by thanking Spira Footwear for their generous support of my comeback by sending me shoes. I am very excited to try them out and give reviews and feedback. Please everyone click the link and check them out.
Training has been going well during this strength phase. I did some form sprints the other day with my brothers over at the Village Stadium at Case. It felt good to get the legs moving fast again. The mileage is staying steady and so far besides some soreness there are no major problems with my old body!
I would like to take a minute though to give props to the US National Soccer Team. Yesterday was amazing! I watched every second of the match on the edge of my seat and you delivered when it mattered most. Though the masses here in America do not embrace the sport we DO embrace you and your efforts in Africa. Best of luck in the round of 16 and beyond.
I leave you all with a great video highlighting America and what a great nation it is. Take care and thank you all for the love and support. CHEERS
Would like to start off by thanking Spira Footwear for their generous support of my comeback by sending me shoes. I am very excited to try them out and give reviews and feedback. Please everyone click the link and check them out.
Training has been going well during this strength phase. I did some form sprints the other day with my brothers over at the Village Stadium at Case. It felt good to get the legs moving fast again. The mileage is staying steady and so far besides some soreness there are no major problems with my old body!
I would like to take a minute though to give props to the US National Soccer Team. Yesterday was amazing! I watched every second of the match on the edge of my seat and you delivered when it mattered most. Though the masses here in America do not embrace the sport we DO embrace you and your efforts in Africa. Best of luck in the round of 16 and beyond.
I leave you all with a great video highlighting America and what a great nation it is. Take care and thank you all for the love and support. CHEERS
Sunday, June 20, 2010
6/20/2010
Hello All!
Here is the latest installment of what I call my life. I promise I will not talk about the US match, because that would take awhile and involve a lot of words that are not family friendly. On that note, let's get to it.
I had family in this week and it was great to see Aunt Nancy. She took care of me and watched over me when I was a little guy in New Jersey. The weather here has been starting to get muggy so working out and running has been a tad annoying, but I still have been able to get some good work in. I am hoping to get on the track again tomorrow and I will post the results of my workout.
I am still getting antsy about getting into the weight room for lifting and plyos. I guess I just have a lot of energy that I want to get out in a positive manner. I have still been working on the bass guitar. I am slowly getting better. It is so much fun to try new things and unlike drawing and art, I can actually do music.
I would like to say Happy Father's Day to all of the dads out there. I know it is a hard job fellas and I appreciate all you do in shaping the youth of America. Especially the young men of America who will be the fathers of tomorrow. God bless you all.
I leave you with a video that proves no matter what you can accomplish anything. Even when the odds are stacked against you, one can rise above and do great things. Right now in my life I am a little out of order and I feel as if my back is against the wall. Much like Little Joe I will come out swinging and attack my opposition so I can become a champion. I love you all and thank you. CHEERS
Here is the latest installment of what I call my life. I promise I will not talk about the US match, because that would take awhile and involve a lot of words that are not family friendly. On that note, let's get to it.
I had family in this week and it was great to see Aunt Nancy. She took care of me and watched over me when I was a little guy in New Jersey. The weather here has been starting to get muggy so working out and running has been a tad annoying, but I still have been able to get some good work in. I am hoping to get on the track again tomorrow and I will post the results of my workout.
I am still getting antsy about getting into the weight room for lifting and plyos. I guess I just have a lot of energy that I want to get out in a positive manner. I have still been working on the bass guitar. I am slowly getting better. It is so much fun to try new things and unlike drawing and art, I can actually do music.
I would like to say Happy Father's Day to all of the dads out there. I know it is a hard job fellas and I appreciate all you do in shaping the youth of America. Especially the young men of America who will be the fathers of tomorrow. God bless you all.
I leave you with a video that proves no matter what you can accomplish anything. Even when the odds are stacked against you, one can rise above and do great things. Right now in my life I am a little out of order and I feel as if my back is against the wall. Much like Little Joe I will come out swinging and attack my opposition so I can become a champion. I love you all and thank you. CHEERS
Thursday, June 17, 2010
6/17/2010
Hello All,
Past two days have been new and exciting for me. Yesterday was a day of two firsts. I joined Foursquare and have been having fun with that and also I was with Dave Roman and he was giving me a crash course on the bass guitar. He let me borrow his guitar and amp and I am slowly working my way to rock immortality. I have been playing around with bass tabs and mostly working on Weezer songs because they are not too complicated and also I love Weezer.
Running has been pretty good. After a solid 400m workout two days ago, I attempted some 800s today on the track. I felt great through 3 of them, but my left calf started to cramp up a bit. Nothing major but I just need to be cautious. I am hoping I can start lifting soon at Veale. I am getting pretty antsy and really want to attack these workouts.
Mentally things have been up and down but I am keeping calm and keeping a clear mind. Things are all going in the right direction and I just need to stay this path. I have been finding good outlets for my energy and stress levels like the guitar and crossword puzzles. I know I sound like I have the most exciting life ever.
I cannot wait for tomorrow's US National Soccer match. I will be up early and to the nearest bar or location where I can watch with other fans. It is great to be an American and tonight I leave you with a video of a "Real American." Love you all and thank you for all the support. CHEERS
Past two days have been new and exciting for me. Yesterday was a day of two firsts. I joined Foursquare and have been having fun with that and also I was with Dave Roman and he was giving me a crash course on the bass guitar. He let me borrow his guitar and amp and I am slowly working my way to rock immortality. I have been playing around with bass tabs and mostly working on Weezer songs because they are not too complicated and also I love Weezer.
Running has been pretty good. After a solid 400m workout two days ago, I attempted some 800s today on the track. I felt great through 3 of them, but my left calf started to cramp up a bit. Nothing major but I just need to be cautious. I am hoping I can start lifting soon at Veale. I am getting pretty antsy and really want to attack these workouts.
Mentally things have been up and down but I am keeping calm and keeping a clear mind. Things are all going in the right direction and I just need to stay this path. I have been finding good outlets for my energy and stress levels like the guitar and crossword puzzles. I know I sound like I have the most exciting life ever.
I cannot wait for tomorrow's US National Soccer match. I will be up early and to the nearest bar or location where I can watch with other fans. It is great to be an American and tonight I leave you with a video of a "Real American." Love you all and thank you for all the support. CHEERS
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
6/15/2010
Hello all,
I have some time right now as I am updating my Garmin before heading out for a little workout. Today is going to be 12x400m with 30sec ir @ about 80sec pace. So not too challenging, but something to get the heart and legs going.
It's still been crazy here with all the kids in the house. There is clothes and shoes and furniture everywhere, but we are close to getting organized. Just another day in the life of the Sylvester family. I had a great weekend with my family for Eric's bday and was able to hang out with a good friend. Back to the grind this week and focusing on attacking the mileage and getting back in shape.
I am also being proactive on the school front. I have my transcripts from UT and will be going to CSU to schedule a meeting and get a plan of attack. So I guess things are all going in the right direction even though right now things look bleak. This has been a great test mentally and I am just keeping the head up and plowing through. I am very excited about getting my new Case ID so I can hit the weight room and just train hard. I miss the weight room and the feeling you get when you leave. Though you are dead tired you have a great feeling of accomplishment. After all my talks with the "GURU" I have a better sense of what to work on and I cannot wait to use his teachings.
Check out Tender Fist. Up and coming performer in the Cleveland area and a good friend of mine.
Get out and run people! Enjoy the sun and the weather. If you cannot run, then just walk or be active and bring a friend. It is addicting and will greatly impact not only your life, but those around you!
Thank you all for the words and prayers. I can feel the love and it is keeping me on my grind through these hard times. I am off to the track now and will be updating more. CHEERS!
I have some time right now as I am updating my Garmin before heading out for a little workout. Today is going to be 12x400m with 30sec ir @ about 80sec pace. So not too challenging, but something to get the heart and legs going.
It's still been crazy here with all the kids in the house. There is clothes and shoes and furniture everywhere, but we are close to getting organized. Just another day in the life of the Sylvester family. I had a great weekend with my family for Eric's bday and was able to hang out with a good friend. Back to the grind this week and focusing on attacking the mileage and getting back in shape.
I am also being proactive on the school front. I have my transcripts from UT and will be going to CSU to schedule a meeting and get a plan of attack. So I guess things are all going in the right direction even though right now things look bleak. This has been a great test mentally and I am just keeping the head up and plowing through. I am very excited about getting my new Case ID so I can hit the weight room and just train hard. I miss the weight room and the feeling you get when you leave. Though you are dead tired you have a great feeling of accomplishment. After all my talks with the "GURU" I have a better sense of what to work on and I cannot wait to use his teachings.
Check out Tender Fist. Up and coming performer in the Cleveland area and a good friend of mine.
Get out and run people! Enjoy the sun and the weather. If you cannot run, then just walk or be active and bring a friend. It is addicting and will greatly impact not only your life, but those around you!
Thank you all for the words and prayers. I can feel the love and it is keeping me on my grind through these hard times. I am off to the track now and will be updating more. CHEERS!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
6/9/2010
Hello all,
Past two days have been pretty good and fun. I went to the track yesterday and did 8x200m with 1:30ir. I averaged about 28 seconds and it felt nice and easy. Later I just hung out with the family and started to reorganize the room.
Today was a nasty one for the early hours. It was cold and rainy and I was not motivated to head out in that crap. I waited until it cleared up and hit the track and did some sprints with my brother eric. It is getting a little muggy out. I used some 5-TETRA and ENDORPHIX for both workouts and felt great. I love the feeling I get from those products. The "Death March Diet" continues even though I am back in Ohio. I am starting to see good results and I am feeling lighter on my runs.
Tonight I leave you with an inspirational scene from the movie Bloodsport. You have to love JCVD and his flicks. This movie is truly kick ass and even more so when you know it was based on a true story. Look up Frank Dux, he was a total beast! God bless you all and thank you for the support. CHEERS
Past two days have been pretty good and fun. I went to the track yesterday and did 8x200m with 1:30ir. I averaged about 28 seconds and it felt nice and easy. Later I just hung out with the family and started to reorganize the room.
Today was a nasty one for the early hours. It was cold and rainy and I was not motivated to head out in that crap. I waited until it cleared up and hit the track and did some sprints with my brother eric. It is getting a little muggy out. I used some 5-TETRA and ENDORPHIX for both workouts and felt great. I love the feeling I get from those products. The "Death March Diet" continues even though I am back in Ohio. I am starting to see good results and I am feeling lighter on my runs.
Tonight I leave you with an inspirational scene from the movie Bloodsport. You have to love JCVD and his flicks. This movie is truly kick ass and even more so when you know it was based on a true story. Look up Frank Dux, he was a total beast! God bless you all and thank you for the support. CHEERS
Monday, June 7, 2010
6/7/2010
Hello all,
I have been a busy bee these past few days and getting my bearings back in Ohio. I know there was a delay, but now I am getting on a good schedule and will get you up to speed.
The drive from Florida was a lot better than expected and I was able to make the entire trip in a little over 18hrs. I thought I was going to be all right, but ended being all cracked out and passing out hard that day. My body took about two days to recover and that led me into the weekend. I was able to see a lot of old friends this weekend and that was a great, great time.
Today was a great day as I woke up early and headed down to Case for a morning workout. First time I have been down there since I moved and it felt good to be back. It is just a great, simple place to train. The weather was perfect and I did 3 miles of a "Lane 8 tempo" and then did two sets of sprints with body weight exercises in between. I did 50yd sprint/ 50 jumping jacks x2, 40yd sprint/ 25 squats x2, 30yd sprint/ 25 V-ups x2, 20yd sprint/ 25 push ups x2. Two sets of that made for a good day. Got in about 6-7 total miles today and will tack on another 2-3 this evening in a nice shakeout.
Thank you all for your continued support, especially those here in Cleveland who have embraced me and understand the situation I am in. I am continue to move forward and keep this great focus. Love you all, CHEERS
I have been a busy bee these past few days and getting my bearings back in Ohio. I know there was a delay, but now I am getting on a good schedule and will get you up to speed.
The drive from Florida was a lot better than expected and I was able to make the entire trip in a little over 18hrs. I thought I was going to be all right, but ended being all cracked out and passing out hard that day. My body took about two days to recover and that led me into the weekend. I was able to see a lot of old friends this weekend and that was a great, great time.
Today was a great day as I woke up early and headed down to Case for a morning workout. First time I have been down there since I moved and it felt good to be back. It is just a great, simple place to train. The weather was perfect and I did 3 miles of a "Lane 8 tempo" and then did two sets of sprints with body weight exercises in between. I did 50yd sprint/ 50 jumping jacks x2, 40yd sprint/ 25 squats x2, 30yd sprint/ 25 V-ups x2, 20yd sprint/ 25 push ups x2. Two sets of that made for a good day. Got in about 6-7 total miles today and will tack on another 2-3 this evening in a nice shakeout.
Thank you all for your continued support, especially those here in Cleveland who have embraced me and understand the situation I am in. I am continue to move forward and keep this great focus. Love you all, CHEERS
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