by Rupe | Sep 7, 2011 | Fitness
Narrative:
Only had a morning threadmill run. Had planned on doing arms, but I was not prepared for mid-day lift. I will make it up tomorrow.  Body a bit achy, but generally, I do feel fine. Did not do any core work, but I will definitely make up for that tomorrow.
Cardio: 62 mins
Distance: 4.0
Calories: 866
Crunches: 0
Tracker
Total Distance: 198.99 miles (Goal 400/201.01 remain) *
Total Calories: 51,499 (Goal 80,000/28,501 remain) *
Total Crunches: 1975 (Goal 25,000 / 23,525)
Good livin’…keep movin’!
-R-
by Rupe | Sep 6, 2011 | Not So Recent Reads
Title: On Writing by Stephen King
Publisher’s Summary:
“If you don’t have the time to read, you don’t have the time or the tools to write.” Here is Stephen King’s master class on his craft.
On Writing begins with a mesmerizing account of King’s childhood and his early focus on writing to tell a story. A series of vivid memories from adolescence, college, and the struggling years that led up to his first novel, Carrie, offer a fresh and often funny perspective on the formation of a writer. King then turns to the tools of his trade, examining crucial aspects of the writer’s art and life, offering practical and inspiring advice on everything from plot and character development to work habits and rejection.
King was in the middle of writing this book when he was nearly killed in a widely reported accident. On Writing culminates with a profoundly moving account of how his need to write spurred him toward recovery, and brought him back to his life.
My Comments:
Another awesome read for those who intend to write seriously. Â The very frank exposition is extremely refreshing. Â I am admittedly not a reading of Stephen King, in fact I can’t claim reading any of his book, but after reading this, I definitely will be delving into them. Â He is truly a genius at this writing stuff. Â Very much recommended. Â
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by Rupe | Sep 6, 2011 | Not So Recent Reads
Title: Go the Fu–k to Sleep by Adam Manbach (Narrated by Samuel Jackson)
Publisher’s Summary:
Academy Award nominee Samuel L. Jackson (Pulp Fiction) rocks this mock bedtime story, capturing a hilarious range of emotions as the voice of a father struggling to get his child to sleep.
Go the F**k to Sleep is a bedtime book for parents who live in the real world, where a few snoozing kitties and cutesy rhymes don’t always send a toddler sailing blissfully off to dreamland. California Book Award-winning author Adam Mansbach’s profane, affectionate, and radically honest verses perfectly capture the familiar – and unspoken – tribulations of putting your little angel down for the night. In the process, he opens up a conversation about parenting, granting us permission to admit our frustrations and laugh at their absurdity.
Beautiful, subversive, and pants-wettingly funny, Go the F**k to Sleep is a book for parents new, old, and expectant. Due to its explicit language, you probably should not play it for your children.
Feel free to share the link to this page with tired parents and other people who could use a good swear and a laugh.
My Comments:
Dude, this is quite the book. Â I did not buy the actual book, but got the download from Audible….Samuel Jackson was over the freaking top. Â Guess it is worth the run if you have kids. Â If you don’t you can get it for the shock factor. Â
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by Rupe | Sep 6, 2011 | Fitness
Narrative (120min)
First back day on the new regiment; it was ok. Â I felt really tired towards the end of the workout. Â I did get most of my lifts in, but I had to pull out of the Hyperextensions; I just felt too tired for it. Â At any rate, I feel pretty good overall. Â The additional reps are really taxing my body, but I am already seeing the shredding taking effect.
Abdominal Exercises:
As stated above, in this workout you should train your abs at the end of each session. Use these exercises:
- Oblique (L and R) Crunches – 4 sets of 25 reps each side – 200
- Decline Crunch – 4 sets of 25 reps – 100
- Reverse Crunch – 4 sets of 25 reps – 100
| Thursday – Back |
| Back |
| Exercise |
Sets |
Reps |
Weights |
| Smith Machine Barbell Row |
4 |
15, 12, 10, 10 |
90,110,110,90 lbs |
| Bent Over Dumbbell Rows |
3 |
15, 12, 10 |
50,50,50 lbs |
| Wide Grip Pulldown |
3 |
15, 12, 10 |
100,120,120 lbs |
| Seated Rowing |
3 |
15, 12, 10 |
100,120,120 lbs |
Hyper-Extension |
4 |
15, 12, 10, 10 |
x,x,x,x lbs |
Cardio: 60 mins
Distance: 5.0 (Morning + )
Calories: 1466
Crunches: 400
Tracker
Total Distance: 194.99 miles (Goal 400/205.01 remain) *
Total Calories: 50,633 (Goal 80,000/29,367 remain) *
Total Crunches: 1975 (Goal 25,000 / 23,525)
Good livin’…keep movin’!
-R-
by Rupe | Sep 5, 2011 | Fitness
Narrative (120min)
After missing Fridays “Back” Strength  training, I decided to switch back for shoulder primarily because today is Labor Day and I don’t have most of the equipment for a great back work out at home.  At any rate, I have a pretty good shoulder workout.  I also ran 5miles (11 times around my block) this morning.  Feeling really good about my overall workout today…HOOORAAAHH!
Abdominal Exercises:
As stated above, in this workout you should train your abs at the end of each session. Use these exercises:
- Oblique (L and R) Crunches – 4 sets of 25 reps each side – 200
- Lying Left Crunches – 4 sets of 25 reps – 100
- Lying Center Crunch – 4 sets of 25 reps – 100
- Lying Right Crunch – 4 sets of 25 reps – 100
| Friday – Shoulders |
| Shoulders |
| Exercise |
Sets |
Reps |
Weights |
| Dumbbell Press |
4 |
15, 12, 10, 10 |
30,30,30,30 lbs |
| Side Lateral Raises |
3 |
15, 12, 10 |
10,10,10 lbs |
| Dumbbell Rear Delt Fly |
3 |
15, 12, 10 |
10,10,10 lbs |
| Dumbbell Shrugs |
3 |
15, 12, 10 |
40,40,40 lbs |
Cardio: 61 mins
Distance: 5.0 (Morning + )
Calories: 1483
Crunches: 500
Tracker
Total Distance: 189.99 miles (Goal 400/210.01 remain) *
Total Calories: 49,167 (Goal 80,000/30,833 remain) *
Total Crunches: 1575 (Goal 25,000 / 23,925)
Good livin’…keep movin’!
-R-
