“Those who train are cut from the same cloth. Although our pursuits may vary, we understand each other. Because, we know the pursuit is where life lives”… Read more “Barbell and The Beer “
Author: The Dad Lift
The Raw Deal
I ignored the first few irregular heart beats.. None the less I started my day with some C4 pre-workout. This truly delicious beverage, packing the flavor of… Read more “The Raw Deal”
New Years Quick Solutions
“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step”- Chinese Proverb On Christmas Morning there are many out there who will unwrap a… Read more “New Years Quick Solutions ”
The Beginner
“No one wants to brag about being a beginner. But, perhaps they should” -Chris Moore I grew up playing a game in which an Italian plumber stepped… Read more “The Beginner “
A Word on Defeat
“When the messenger of misery visits you, What are you going to do? What will keep you in the game?” – Unknown A moment ago your universe… Read more “A Word on Defeat”
Get Small
“Just as the hammer forges steel, the barbell forges the body” – Chris Moore It isn’t a very popular quote “get small” especially when it comes to… Read more “Get Small”
TDL WOD #6: Deadlift Ladder
So, you snuck away to the gym or your garage to bust out a workout. If your like me, your time is limited and you need to… Read more “TDL WOD #6: Deadlift Ladder “
Shugyo
“Paradoxically, in many respects the need for “Shugyo” is even greater in an affluent society…. the trouble with the country is that a man can live his… Read more “Shugyo”
Consider the Source
“Be weary of all earnestness”-Mike Rowe The instagram feed is filled with motivational MEME’s adorning Adonis level physiques. Words like “what’s your Drive” or “Get the results”.… Read more “Consider the Source “
Train Everyday to Live
“On my refrigerator is a colored 5×8 card that simply says “Train everyday to Live” its been there for many many years and on many many different… Read more “Train Everyday to Live”
Building That Engine
“No matter how slow you go, your still lapping everyone on the couch”-Unknown I was recently asked, by a perspective police officer, how to get faster times… Read more “Building That Engine”
Broken Hearts, Blue Skies….. Next 12 Exits
You told me that you loved me I started tearing down those walls – The Ataris During a late night in early fall of 2000, my 1986… Read more “Broken Hearts, Blue Skies….. Next 12 Exits”
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