Saturday, December 13, 2008

We've got juice

Almost two full days without heat, water, power or (clearly) internet. Having no power is SO annoying. I found myself entering rooms and automatically flicking light switches. Had you been following me around the house for the last two days, this is what you would have heard: Step. Click. "DAMMIT."

Having no power is also boring. Activity choices included reading, stretching and cleaning. And I hate two of those things. I read four books, took two naps and spent an hour virtual shoveling, only without the "virtual" part. Thank god the gym was open, at least I got to hang out someplace warm for a few hours. I practiced my KB juggling, which (when you're me) isn't as impressive as it sounds. It mostly involves flipping the kettlebell in a very basic pattern until it crashes to the ground. I averaged about 12 flips to every thud.

Buy-in
  • 50 DUs
  • 10 pull-ups (dead hang)
KB skill work (all w/ 12K)
  • TGU/windmill warm-up drill
  • Swing release
  • Swing release w/ flip (1H/2H)
  • Bottoms-up clean
  • Figure 8 to hold
  • Double KB clean and press
Cash out
  • Pistol Sots press w/ 15# DB (3L/3R)
Here's a set of swing release flips. I'm not a very good videographer, because the kettlebell is cut off at the top of the frame. You can see it flipping in the mirror behind me, though. (No tricks, promise.) Not exactly Martone material, since this is about as boring as watching paint dry... but give me six months and I'll be juggling two 'bells and a chihuahua while eating a Lara bar.

video

6 people drop some props (leave a comment here):

Peyton Knippel said...

Now it all makes sense. Your page was kinda quiet. Glad to hear you got some power back!

Nothing boring about that video, KB's are fun! I can't wait to get down to FL and unpack mine when all our stuff gets delivered. I have a huge backyard that I can toss and drop KB's too my hearts content :)

What books did you read? Right now I'm reading "A Voyage for Madmen" It's about these nine english dudes back in the last 60's who thought it would a great idea to singlehand sail around the world.

Richard Vanmeerbeek said...

Glad you finally got the POWER BACK !

This is awesome, that juggling should definitely be part of a timed workout.

I want to juggle like you someday :)

Daniel said...

You had no HEAT?! Wasn't the power out because of ICE STORMS? What did you do to stay alive? You didn't eat the dog, did you?

Nice job on the KB juggling. Once we find some kettlebells, and a place to play with them, I'd like to give that a try. I'm starting to really like kettlebells, despite what they do to my hands.

Brynith said...

I'm with Peyton, what are you reading??

At least you're one of the smart ones and know how to stay warm via Kettlebell-ing.

Jason Struck , RKC said...

"Assfit" ?

is this a shirt I need.

Melissa Byers said...
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