Well if you read my previous blog http://danprater.blogspot.com/2012/05/chain-lifting-accomodating-resistence.html Part 1 then you would have taken in the fun mishaps I had to deal with just buy some chains. It gets better.
First lets recap;
-I drove out there to order 6 chains at 5 feet in length to save on shipping.
-After stating I wanted to pick them up I was told an hour without actually receiving a billing statement or even so much as a "cost is..."
-I arrive an hour later to be told order was shipped.
-I am then charged for another set to be picked up in "15 minutes" which turned into waiting an hour and a half and having to cancel practice.
-Also, I am told I would need to send the other order back. Yep, because shipping 120lbs of chain is as easy as stopping by your local post office...
-I finally get my 2nd order only to find out after I already got back to the gym that I am missing a chain!
-Even better, NONE are the same length...
-So after emailing stating my frustrations I am told to keep one chain from the mailed order and send the other 5 back.
Which brings us to this week.
Monday rolls around and still no refund. I email. Suddenly I have a refund issued. Except its about 2/3 of what is owed to me. WTF?!? They refunded me for 5 chains despite me paying for 6 AND the shipping charge that I didnt want. So after I spent about 333 they only gave me back 225. Few days later I get another refund except this time its only 57 bucks. So it looks like Im not getting the shipping charge back.
Bottom line is Im already done with this company. Its a big place. Couple regional suppliers. But wow can they fuck up a simple order. It really felt like they were trying to screw it up repeatedly.
And just a little salt to be thrown on the wound- I looked at Slaters Hardware prices for complete chain sets....it would have cost me exactly the same and so far I have no gripes with Slaters. I could have ordered full sets of chains (I originally bought just the heavy chains then went to Home Depot to buy the attaching chains and clips) and then driven down there to pick them up.Plus they have a nice clear coat finish to them. These damn things I got were covered in oil and already look like they are going to rust.
By the way since I like Slaters Hardware I'd recomend them. Go check those guys out- http://www.slatershardware.com/
Im planning on buying a log or two and some more stone molds in the near future from those guys.
Well Im off to drain my finger (story for another day) and play some damn rugby. It is Saturday after all....
***BONUS***
So today, about a week later, they called me to ask about a shipping bill they received to their account for product they have not received. I am actually at a loss for words on this one. They already refunded my order, minus shipping, and now are asking why they were charged for the shipping?
Believe me when I say Im not trying to be TOO vulgar on this blog but ya know what?
Fuck these guys.
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Monday, May 21, 2012
Kettlebell Fitness Complex (slightly advanced workout)
Hammered the KB class tonight...like damn I almost felt bad.
warmup
protocol single, both arms
clean 1:30, press 1:30, long cycle 1:00, snatch 1:00
prot doubles
long cycle 2:00/1:00/2:00
core
TGU's 2:00 each arm
lower
double kb front squat 40s, alt lung 40s, farmer carry 1 lap
repeat 3 times
upper
double kb bentover row 40s, alt press 40s, double twist 40s
repeat 3 times
swing finisher
double 30s ON, 15 rest
warmup
protocol single, both arms
clean 1:30, press 1:30, long cycle 1:00, snatch 1:00
prot doubles
long cycle 2:00/1:00/2:00
core
TGU's 2:00 each arm
lower
double kb front squat 40s, alt lung 40s, farmer carry 1 lap
repeat 3 times
upper
double kb bentover row 40s, alt press 40s, double twist 40s
repeat 3 times
swing finisher
double 30s ON, 15 rest
Comeback 2012?? Back to throwing Discus
So is 2012 my comeback year for throwing discus? At 29 years old?
Not likely.
Well heres the good news- I can still throw a somewhat respectable distance.
Bad news- Apparently my elbow still hasn't forgiven me for being a jackass a few weeks back.
Anyways, I havn't been training specifically for throwing in a long time. Mostly just on strength endurance and some general fitness and other odd related exercises. But I think this has carried over well into my throws. In other words all the goofy full body complex training has actually allowed me to retain some ability to throw the discus still.
Yea my tech doesn't look all too bad. Speed, on the other hand, is damn awful compared to my peak years around age 25.Regardless I think my best throw on the day was very close if not over 50 meters which I havn't thrown since my back injury (herniated disc).
If you watch the vid you'll see after a few throws Im favoring my right elbow after some of the throws. Yea, it hurts like hell after throwing right now. I tried throwing again the following day and damn did it hurt even more. So looks like Ill be needing a few days off now. Ahh, that takes me back to the good ole days of popping ibupropen like they were skittles and icing every body part after training. Its been too long.
Regardless, this looks like I may just be able to start training for throwing discus again very soon. Which is good as after Saturdays 'workout' I realized I have a severe itch to throwing some heavy crap again. I still remember my old lifelong goal of hitting 200 feet and honestly if Oerter can do it at 42 (minus the gear) then why shouldn't I be able to?
In the mean time I'll play around with the discs for the Summer but for the time being I still got to get serious on training for Summer rugby and Fall seasons.
Oh yea- 41 days!!! July 1st is going to get here quick I feel it.
Not likely.
Well heres the good news- I can still throw a somewhat respectable distance.
Bad news- Apparently my elbow still hasn't forgiven me for being a jackass a few weeks back.
Anyways, I havn't been training specifically for throwing in a long time. Mostly just on strength endurance and some general fitness and other odd related exercises. But I think this has carried over well into my throws. In other words all the goofy full body complex training has actually allowed me to retain some ability to throw the discus still.
Yea my tech doesn't look all too bad. Speed, on the other hand, is damn awful compared to my peak years around age 25.Regardless I think my best throw on the day was very close if not over 50 meters which I havn't thrown since my back injury (herniated disc).
If you watch the vid you'll see after a few throws Im favoring my right elbow after some of the throws. Yea, it hurts like hell after throwing right now. I tried throwing again the following day and damn did it hurt even more. So looks like Ill be needing a few days off now. Ahh, that takes me back to the good ole days of popping ibupropen like they were skittles and icing every body part after training. Its been too long.
Regardless, this looks like I may just be able to start training for throwing discus again very soon. Which is good as after Saturdays 'workout' I realized I have a severe itch to throwing some heavy crap again. I still remember my old lifelong goal of hitting 200 feet and honestly if Oerter can do it at 42 (minus the gear) then why shouldn't I be able to?
In the mean time I'll play around with the discs for the Summer but for the time being I still got to get serious on training for Summer rugby and Fall seasons.
Oh yea- 41 days!!! July 1st is going to get here quick I feel it.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Get Random
Sometimes its best to just do something different and say "Screw it lets shake things up a bit."
Yesterday was supposed to be a somewhat dynamic day of jumps, throws, lifts, and some minor GPP since Im still hurting from Wednesday's ME session. Those chains are kicking my ass lately and showing no sign of mercy. Have at it then.
Well that was the plan. Couple 'problems' occurred.
1- The weather, for once, is absolutely awesome. This is Ohio. Well versed in a schizo-bastard-dunno-wtf-im-doing weather area. Never been here? A sampling is that Friday and Friday evening it was in the low 50's. Saturday? Yea screw that. Lets break the heater and crank it to 80+.
2- It was Saturday. I mean, really, who trains hard on a rugby day anyways?
3- I just got out of a meeting with BAT Cage and guess what? Unofficial opening date of THE FORGE - Strength Systems is JULY 1st! Yea buddy. Im excited. So after this news it was a little hard to focus on the task at hand or at least focus on the plan of attack.
Ladder was thrown to the ground for some warmup contacts. Legs were stiff so I rolled and stretched before hand. Got my jumps in then got the tires out;
-Standard 'box' jump to two tires (I think the height is about 40-41")
-Jettison Jumps: 20lb dumbbells that are dropped after one jump, 2nd jump(or third), then up to tire
-Multi-Jumps outside; Bounds, long jumps, single leg hops for distance
This is about when I got bored. I just wanted to throw shit. Im getting the itch. So out come the kettlebells; 18, 26, 30, and 40 pounders. Then it just turned into a crap show of everything I could find, get a grip on, and throw for some distance. All of which included;
-150# tire
-20# chains
-Med balls up to 30#
-110# rock
-Bumpers
-Kettlebells up to 60#
-all fucks given that day
Worked out great actually. Worked on my tan somewhat AND got some decent conditioning at the end. Unfortunately what was also not included on the video is the end where I hit some MB throws and sprints. Battery died.
'Till next time.
Yesterday was supposed to be a somewhat dynamic day of jumps, throws, lifts, and some minor GPP since Im still hurting from Wednesday's ME session. Those chains are kicking my ass lately and showing no sign of mercy. Have at it then.
Well that was the plan. Couple 'problems' occurred.
1- The weather, for once, is absolutely awesome. This is Ohio. Well versed in a schizo-bastard-dunno-wtf-im-doing weather area. Never been here? A sampling is that Friday and Friday evening it was in the low 50's. Saturday? Yea screw that. Lets break the heater and crank it to 80+.
2- It was Saturday. I mean, really, who trains hard on a rugby day anyways?
3- I just got out of a meeting with BAT Cage and guess what? Unofficial opening date of THE FORGE - Strength Systems is JULY 1st! Yea buddy. Im excited. So after this news it was a little hard to focus on the task at hand or at least focus on the plan of attack.
Ladder was thrown to the ground for some warmup contacts. Legs were stiff so I rolled and stretched before hand. Got my jumps in then got the tires out;
-Standard 'box' jump to two tires (I think the height is about 40-41")
-Jettison Jumps: 20lb dumbbells that are dropped after one jump, 2nd jump(or third), then up to tire
-Multi-Jumps outside; Bounds, long jumps, single leg hops for distance
This is about when I got bored. I just wanted to throw shit. Im getting the itch. So out come the kettlebells; 18, 26, 30, and 40 pounders. Then it just turned into a crap show of everything I could find, get a grip on, and throw for some distance. All of which included;
-150# tire
-20# chains
-Med balls up to 30#
-110# rock
-Bumpers
-Kettlebells up to 60#
-all fucks given that day
Worked out great actually. Worked on my tan somewhat AND got some decent conditioning at the end. Unfortunately what was also not included on the video is the end where I hit some MB throws and sprints. Battery died.
'Till next time.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Atlas Stone - example GPP (conditioning, fitness, or whatever)
Well my workout was a bust today. Planned on getting some heavy squat work in and mess around with the chains but got into the weight room later than planned and next thing I know im running out of time before the bus leaves for the High School District meet. Instead I had to improvise and this is about what I salvaged in a 30minute block.
Weighted box jumps 5x5
First 3 sets with 40lbs of chain on 32" box (gotta throw those in somehow, right?)
Next 2 sets were on 24" box with a 80# sandbag on my shoulders
Stone workout- 9 pickups on the 240# on single rep lifts (too much dust to reset and hit again
3 sets x 8 lifts @170# and then shoulder carry 110# for a 20yard lap
And that was about it really. Wanted to do some other things but just ran out of time. Forearms are good and tore up and the workout felt pretty good. Im starting to get the feel for the 240# and its coming up much easier as long as I can get my grip set. I think its time to invest in a heavier stone and some tacky. When my arms get dusty its almost impossible to get a grip on the 240.
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