Physique Clinic discussion for Barti

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[quote]darwin420 wrote:
Dude, I just read your re-counting of the triathalon, and I must say that you, Sir, are the embodiment of MOTIVATION. I congratulate you on everything you have achieved, and hope that if you’re ever out in Maine, we can get together for a few beers (I’m buying).

Rock on, man![/quote]

Thanks a lot d420. I don’t know about “embodiment” but if I can help motivate even one person to change their life, then it was all worth it.

Maine isn’t the greatest tourist attraction there is, so I’ll reverse your statement: if you are ever in So-Cal, look me up…beers are still on you!

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[quote]gustavopacho wrote:
Great job on the race Chris! You are truly an inspiration and a great role model of what can really be achieved if you put your heart into it. Props to you my man!

BTW, I’ve always enjoyed reading your PC thread the most, it is just damn entertaining and fun. Much success to your new career as a Trainer! Take care Bro![/quote]

Thanks a lot Gus, it means a lot to hear you say that. I will definitely share your story with my future clients (I’ll send post dated checks if thats ok).

Mark you calendar now my friend for the end of September 2009. There is a race at Pacific Grove that is a qualifier for the Escape From Alcatraz race that I plan on racing in.

I would love to see you there cheering me on.

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[quote]meechel wrote:
I second the ART recommendation. Love my ART Dr.[/quote]

I’ll have to look into it. What does ART stand for anyways because I have no idea what you are talking about.

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[quote]MikeTheBear wrote:
That was, without question, the best “my first triathlon” story I have ever read. Pam and pee in the wetsuit. YEAH! Bare asses and beer drinking on the course. I gotta go to California do that tri! The bum knee - what can I say. Heal up for the next one. And I am truly honored to have been mentioned in your story. All I did was give you some lame tips and make some smart ass comments.

You are a triathlete.

You earned the title. Only one percent of the population can call themselves that. Welcome to the club.[/quote]

Mike, you helped me more than you know. I was always thinking of your tips my friend.

I plan on doing this race every year that I can, so plan on it next year. We are going to camp again and you are of course welcome to camp with us. Would be awesome if you could do that race with me next year. Mark it down, its always the first weekend in May.

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In-Freakin-Credible.

Bartlman-- Great ending!! Just incredible. Great PC and great race!!!

I can just hear Chris Berman on ESPN covering your sprint to the finish line:

“WILL… HE… GO… ALL… THE… WAY!!! YEESSSS!!!”

<high five, beers up, bro hug, all that shit…>

So, how does the hammie feel? Did you get it checked out by a doc?

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Truly inspirational story. You did it and you did it with style.

I cant help but look forward to your article now, LEGEND!

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About all I’ve got is congrats dude, I’m looking forward to seeing you do the V-Diet if that is still in your plan, should be ideal for you.

Just repeating everyone else, you really are an inspiration. I had so much shit to do today with midterms, presentations, etc, I didn’t think I could make it into the gym. I read the part of you going up that hill with the bum leg and said fuck it, took some BCAAs, creatine, and Surge and was off and had one of the best workouts I’ve ever had.

Just a thought on this, how much of the race and the training leading up to this do you think was mental? I’m assuming most of us have the physical ability to lose weight/train to do some of these, but how many people have the mental component?

Whenever I graduate I’m for sure looking to get into one of these, if a ffb like you can do it, why can’t I?

Congrats again bro, you’ve set the bar pretty high for the next set of PC participants.

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[quote]SteelyD wrote:
In-Freakin-Credible.

Bartlman-- Great ending!! Just incredible. Great PC and great race!!!

I can just hear Chris Berman on ESPN covering your sprint to the finish line:

“WILL… HE… GO… ALL… THE… WAY!!! YEESSSS!!!”

<high five, beers up, bro hug, all that shit…>

So, how does the hammie feel? Did you get it checked out by a doc?[/quote]

Thanks SteelyD! The knee and hammy hurt like hell. I got a little hitch in my giddy up but I was expecting that today. I start my new job…BTW, I got a new job today, on Monday and medical bene’s kick in 30 days later. On day 31 I plan on having a doctors appointment to find out how bad it is.

Thanks again man, you’ve been with me from the start, thanks for keeping up!

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[quote]-ironman- wrote:
Truly inspirational story. You did it and you did it with style.

I cant help but look forward to your article now, LEGEND![/quote]

I appreciate it ironman. I don’t know about being called a legend because all I did was race. But thank you anyways, its one hell of a compliment!

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[quote]Higgins wrote:
About all I’ve got is congrats dude, I’m looking forward to seeing you do the V-Diet if that is still in your plan, should be ideal for you.

Just repeating everyone else, you really are an inspiration. I had so much shit to do today with midterms, presentations, etc, I didn’t think I could make it into the gym. I read the part of you going up that hill with the bum leg and said fuck it, took some BCAAs, creatine, and surge and was off and had one of the best workouts I’ve ever had.

Just a thought on this, how much of the race and the training leading up to this do you think was mental? I’m assuming most of us have the physical ability to lose weight/train to do some of these, but how many people have the mental component?

Whenever I graduate I’m for sure looking to get into one of these, if a ffb like you can do it, why can’t I?

Congrats again bro, you’ve set the bar pretty high for the next set of PC participants.[/quote]

Hey Higgins, thanks my man for the post. To answer your question, its as much mental as it was physical. Mentally I knew I had hit rock bottom and was willing to do whatever it took for me to change my body. This clinic came at the perfect time in my life. I had the ability to dive into it and give over 100% to it.

Every single one of us has the ability to do what I did. I’m nothing special. You just have to WANT to do it and BELIEVE that you can do it. If you’re not ready to make the required sacrifice, then you will never make it.

I was willing to to do whatever it took because I knew it was the only way to save my life and I did. Thats why it worked for me.

And there is no reason why you can’t/shouldn’t do it. Just get yourself mentally ready for some hellish training and you will do fine.

As for my plans, rehab my leg to get ready for my next race in the end of August, try and put on some good muscle, maybe 15 pounds or so, then V-Diet after Labor Day.

Thanks again Higgins, you are the first Buckeye I can actually say that I like.

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Congrads. Way to finish strong. Is the new job personal trainer? Or is it something else?

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holy shit chris i am just totally F***** amazed bro…CONGRATS ON FINISHIN THE RACE MAN…hope the knee and hammy heal up quick and strong…like i told you man and just as everyone else has said you really are true inspiration to us all keep it up and good luck with the new job man…

MUCH SOUTHERN LOVE PIMP
BIGMOAN

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[quote]bwbski wrote:
Congrads. Way to finish strong. Is the new job personal trainer? Or is it something else?[/quote]

The job is a day job as a staffing manager. I plan on working on my certification’s and shadowing other trainers at nights and on weekends. Prolly do that for a while, until I can get myself to the point where I can sustain a my life off training only.

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[quote]bigmoan wrote:
holy shit chris i am just totally F***** amazed bro…CONGRATS ON FINISHIN THE RACE MAN…hope the knee and hammy heal up quick and strong…like i told you man and just as everyone else has said you really are true inspiration to us all keep it up and good luck with the new job man…
MUCH SOUTHERN LOVE PIMP
BIGMOAN[/quote]

Right on Bigmoan! Thanks for dropping a line, I appreciate it. I’m still thinking about your PM, so don’t think I have forgot about you.

I’ll get back to you regarding that here in a couple days.

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WOW…New body, new attitude, new career, new life. I think everyone who has been following your PC would be amazed at the transformation you have gone through. Well done. truly motivational.

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[quote]Bartl wrote:
sluicy wrote:
Bartl wrote:
sluicy wrote:
The suspense is driving me nuts. I’m two time zones ahead of you so that contributes.

and now you have to wait until tomorrow to read the full story!

Screw you dude.

Happy you’re back with exclaimation points, though. Sounds as if you had a rockin’ good time.

Man, change your avatar, it doesn’t show your good side.

I had amazing time. One of the most fulfilling experiences I have ever done. [/quote]

That’s my dog, dude! He’s one of the best parts of my life. (I love your posts about your dog:-))

Seriously, I got teary eyed reading about your tri. That’s awesome. I don’t really have words to say. Great job, and I don’t mean the race, I mean everything it symbolizes to you.

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[quote]Bartl wrote:
meechel wrote:
I second the ART recommendation. Love my ART Dr.

I’ll have to look into it. What does ART stand for anyways because I have no idea what you are talking about.[/quote]

Active Release Technique, http://activereleasetechnique.com/. Particularly useful for breaking up scar tissue to reduce the chance of pulling a muscle. From what Mike Boyle has said muscles will typically keep pulling at about the same place, right where the knot is. Now whether active release technique and more hip extensions is the answer I don’t know, but it might be.

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[quote]damo53 wrote:
WOW…New body, new attitude, new career, new life. I think everyone who has been following your PC would be amazed at the transformation you have gone through. Well done. truly motivational.
[/quote]

Thanks a lot Damo. Its a whole new me, version 3.0. New and improved and I have to tell you it feels great.

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Congrats on finishing the race and all your accomplishments during the Clinic.

Dam your jacked in the pic of you with your bike. And in the pic of you finishing the race, your in the distance, but your calves have great shape to them.

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[quote]sluicy wrote:
Bartl wrote:
sluicy wrote:
Bartl wrote:
sluicy wrote:
The suspense is driving me nuts. I’m two time zones ahead of you so that contributes.

and now you have to wait until tomorrow to read the full story!

Screw you dude.

Happy you’re back with exclaimation points, though. Sounds as if you had a rockin’ good time.

Man, change your avatar, it doesn’t show your good side.

I had amazing time. One of the most fulfilling experiences I have ever done.

That’s my dog, dude! He’s one of the best parts of my life. (I love your posts about your dog:-))

Seriously, I got teary eyed reading about your tri. That’s awesome. I don’t really have words to say. Great job, and I don’t mean the race, I mean everything it symbolizes to you.

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Hey sluicy, I tried to convey what I was feeling as best I could. Its a hard thing to do trying describe pain. Sounds like I did a pretty good job.

And I know what your talking about regarding your dog. In seven years and a half years, I have spent a total of 34 days away from my dog. Yes, I know that exact number by heart and 34 days is too much in my opinion.