I haven't been posting much these days on the ole blogspot, but I've been busy. I've recently taken on a task of being a band "manager." I've also been really busy with fantasy football, watching football, running a madden league, and organizing a Kan Jam tournament and league. Not to mention working, working on the house, and getting stuff done for the wedding, well trying to. Plus I'm not proud of this, and don't want to admit this but.... I've been cheating on you blogspot. I'm sorry it's not you, it's me.
I have been playing around with mattmclear.wordpress.com for that last month or so trying to figure out what I like more. Really I only blog to kill time when I am bored. But I realized I have put a lot more time into this blog so I should go back to it and show it some love. Or maybe I will write a post and post it on both?
So here I am. I will work on a new post about something soon. But just wanted to let people know I am working on a Kenny Powers type comeback.
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Thursday, November 04, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
My NYC Trip
So now that I am back and remembered that I have this blog that nobody checks I said ahhh let's write a post about my trip. Figure it will kill some time before lunch. So here we go.
So there I was...
Woke up around 5-5:30 Monday morning and headed to lovely Lowville, NY to pick up my buddy Tom. Not only is the trip from my place to Lowville in my opinion one of the most boring trips ever, doing it after opening Sunday of football after several beer's does not make it any better. After changing my radio station 1,005 times I finally arrived and took a leak petted a cat and hopped back into a car. Next stop Poughkeepsie.
After a couple of pit stops and about 4+ hours of driving we hit Poughkeepsie. Talked it up with the ticket guy who used to live in Pittsburgh and saw Clemente throw out a guy on a one hop from the outfield at first. Best play he has ever seen in baseball. Took another quick leak and on the train for a lovely 2 hours train ride to grand central.
Nothing exciting happened on the train so no need to talk about that. Made it to grand central got out and got some cell phone service and called up my buddy McLaughlin and he met up with us to show us the city. There just so happened to be a bar across the rode so to McFadden's we went. Had some delicious Smithwicks and some bar chips.I then was hit on by one of the owners who was some like 60 year old dude. Me getting hit on in the city +1. We then headed down to a bar called Jameson's that had a bartender from Slovakia. Had some more Smithwick's and a Jameson sandwich. It was a good chicken sandwich loaded with vegetables and bbq sauce. Homemade fries were good as well. Pretty sure the bartender was hitting on me again through her think accent. Me getting hit on in the city +2. After that we headed to another bar in trying to make our way to the Mets vs Pirates game. We stopped at another bar but can't exactly remember the name, I just know we had some Yuengling this time. Waiter was definitely gay but did not hit on me. Not a bad thing. Me getting hit on in the city +2.
We then headed to catch the subway to the ball game. Met up with another old friend and headed to the game. Nothing else really exciting happened on those lovely train rides so I'll move on.
We get to the park excited about getting in and getting my name on the scoreboard. I go to will call like I was told to do, yeah no tickets there waiting for me. Make a couple calls yeah no luck. Feeling like an ass I get pissed. I get into ticket services and tell them the situation about how I had tickets waiting for me because I am awesome and donated to Coaches Vs Cancer to get them, I drove 10 hours to get here, next thing you know we are directed to go to another section for our tickets. So we head there get patted down, get our ticket's BOOM, VIP status bitches.
We have our own private bar, bathrooms, restaurants (i was told we didn't eat) it was amazing scene. TV's everywhere. All this before we actually get to see our seat's. 11 row's off the field behind home plate. I feel important. So we head back up to the VIP area and grab some beers. Come to find out 7.50 a beer, a big reason I hate city life. Game was pretty good the amount of beer we drank was pretty expensive. Met's won in 10 in a walk-off hit so good for the home team, bad for the guy walking around in his Pirates hat and Pirates shirt.
So we catch another train or two and head back into some part of the city. Sorry for the lack of details but I have no clue about navigating the city. We ended up going to McLaughlins bar and had some beers and shots and finished watching some football. Little weird crowd there was kind of private party. I am not going to judge the people or say to much but I am pretty sure they did not love women. I am going to say me getting hit on in city is up to like +7 because of that party.
2:30ish rolls around I have been up for about 23 hours I'm beat. I decided to hear up to McLaughlins and pass out knowing we had to get up early and start the trek home. McLaughlin and Tom decide to hit up another bar. They went out and played some pool drank some beers played the guitar and sang with each other. I swear they were not part of the private part but a nice bromance date I guess. I get up at 7 try to wake Tom up and him and McLaughlin are dead to the world. So I hang out with the dog and cat for a bit and try again. I finally get Tom up he is out of it and looks awful. No glasses on his face. I say Tom where the hell are your glasses we have to go. I dunno dude. So I'm like whatever I go and take a leak and by my foot I see his glasses on the floor, next to the toilet, around a toilet plunger. Nasty. He puts em right on and we bounce. We finally catch a cab somehow and make it to the train and start the long venture home. After Tom wakes up from sleeping the whole train ride we get talking and come to find out my friends puked a lot. Tom apparently destroyed McLaughlin's bar's bathroom. He says sorry man. McLaughlin puked all over the street. Pretty sure Tom puked again at McLaughlin's house. He finally changed his puke covered shirt half way home just for the record. Made it home about 5:30 played some Madden and man did my bed feel nice.
All in all it was nice to see the game, nice to see old friends and nice to be home. City life isn't for me but I guess the country life isn't for everyone either.
The End
So there I was...
Woke up around 5-5:30 Monday morning and headed to lovely Lowville, NY to pick up my buddy Tom. Not only is the trip from my place to Lowville in my opinion one of the most boring trips ever, doing it after opening Sunday of football after several beer's does not make it any better. After changing my radio station 1,005 times I finally arrived and took a leak petted a cat and hopped back into a car. Next stop Poughkeepsie.
After a couple of pit stops and about 4+ hours of driving we hit Poughkeepsie. Talked it up with the ticket guy who used to live in Pittsburgh and saw Clemente throw out a guy on a one hop from the outfield at first. Best play he has ever seen in baseball. Took another quick leak and on the train for a lovely 2 hours train ride to grand central.
Nothing exciting happened on the train so no need to talk about that. Made it to grand central got out and got some cell phone service and called up my buddy McLaughlin and he met up with us to show us the city. There just so happened to be a bar across the rode so to McFadden's we went. Had some delicious Smithwicks and some bar chips.I then was hit on by one of the owners who was some like 60 year old dude. Me getting hit on in the city +1. We then headed down to a bar called Jameson's that had a bartender from Slovakia. Had some more Smithwick's and a Jameson sandwich. It was a good chicken sandwich loaded with vegetables and bbq sauce. Homemade fries were good as well. Pretty sure the bartender was hitting on me again through her think accent. Me getting hit on in the city +2. After that we headed to another bar in trying to make our way to the Mets vs Pirates game. We stopped at another bar but can't exactly remember the name, I just know we had some Yuengling this time. Waiter was definitely gay but did not hit on me. Not a bad thing. Me getting hit on in the city +2.
We then headed to catch the subway to the ball game. Met up with another old friend and headed to the game. Nothing else really exciting happened on those lovely train rides so I'll move on.
We get to the park excited about getting in and getting my name on the scoreboard. I go to will call like I was told to do, yeah no tickets there waiting for me. Make a couple calls yeah no luck. Feeling like an ass I get pissed. I get into ticket services and tell them the situation about how I had tickets waiting for me because I am awesome and donated to Coaches Vs Cancer to get them, I drove 10 hours to get here, next thing you know we are directed to go to another section for our tickets. So we head there get patted down, get our ticket's BOOM, VIP status bitches.
We have our own private bar, bathrooms, restaurants (i was told we didn't eat) it was amazing scene. TV's everywhere. All this before we actually get to see our seat's. 11 row's off the field behind home plate. I feel important. So we head back up to the VIP area and grab some beers. Come to find out 7.50 a beer, a big reason I hate city life. Game was pretty good the amount of beer we drank was pretty expensive. Met's won in 10 in a walk-off hit so good for the home team, bad for the guy walking around in his Pirates hat and Pirates shirt.
So we catch another train or two and head back into some part of the city. Sorry for the lack of details but I have no clue about navigating the city. We ended up going to McLaughlins bar and had some beers and shots and finished watching some football. Little weird crowd there was kind of private party. I am not going to judge the people or say to much but I am pretty sure they did not love women. I am going to say me getting hit on in city is up to like +7 because of that party.
2:30ish rolls around I have been up for about 23 hours I'm beat. I decided to hear up to McLaughlins and pass out knowing we had to get up early and start the trek home. McLaughlin and Tom decide to hit up another bar. They went out and played some pool drank some beers played the guitar and sang with each other. I swear they were not part of the private part but a nice bromance date I guess. I get up at 7 try to wake Tom up and him and McLaughlin are dead to the world. So I hang out with the dog and cat for a bit and try again. I finally get Tom up he is out of it and looks awful. No glasses on his face. I say Tom where the hell are your glasses we have to go. I dunno dude. So I'm like whatever I go and take a leak and by my foot I see his glasses on the floor, next to the toilet, around a toilet plunger. Nasty. He puts em right on and we bounce. We finally catch a cab somehow and make it to the train and start the long venture home. After Tom wakes up from sleeping the whole train ride we get talking and come to find out my friends puked a lot. Tom apparently destroyed McLaughlin's bar's bathroom. He says sorry man. McLaughlin puked all over the street. Pretty sure Tom puked again at McLaughlin's house. He finally changed his puke covered shirt half way home just for the record. Made it home about 5:30 played some Madden and man did my bed feel nice.
All in all it was nice to see the game, nice to see old friends and nice to be home. City life isn't for me but I guess the country life isn't for everyone either.
The End
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
P90X Day 9-13
Day 9
Plyometrics I believe in somehow was the way to keep the devil in shape. It was tough but I kind of had fun with it. Good workout for sure. Still one of the toughest workouts of them all so get mentally prepared.
Day 10
Shoulders and Arms, Ab Ripper X
Good workout. I went with the AB Ripper X before the shoulders and arms workout this time. Still was not easy but did help me get warmed up for shoulders and arms. Resistance bands made it tough and i felt it that's for sure.
Day 11
Yoga X
I did not do Yoga X this time. I talked with a trainer from beachbody.com and they said it was ok if i swapped it with Stretch X. So I did some Stretch X and got completely shit faced drunk that day and night. You might be able to call that a setback in the workout, but i think it was a success. I still feel good.
Day 12
Legs and Back, Ab Ripper X
Again not a lot different from last week, still hurt, still burned, went by pretty fast. It was kind of nice knowing what was coming. Felt it a little more after drinking all night. Sweated it out and in my eyes no harm done.
Day 13
Kenpo X
This one gets you working. It's a lot of fun and almost wish it was twice a week it's that fun.
Day 14
Rest or Stretch X
Today is day 14 I plan on doing some Stretch X and then jam the shit out of Madden 11.
2 weeks down 11 more to go.
Plyometrics I believe in somehow was the way to keep the devil in shape. It was tough but I kind of had fun with it. Good workout for sure. Still one of the toughest workouts of them all so get mentally prepared.
Day 10
Shoulders and Arms, Ab Ripper X
Good workout. I went with the AB Ripper X before the shoulders and arms workout this time. Still was not easy but did help me get warmed up for shoulders and arms. Resistance bands made it tough and i felt it that's for sure.
Day 11
Yoga X
I did not do Yoga X this time. I talked with a trainer from beachbody.com and they said it was ok if i swapped it with Stretch X. So I did some Stretch X and got completely shit faced drunk that day and night. You might be able to call that a setback in the workout, but i think it was a success. I still feel good.
Day 12
Legs and Back, Ab Ripper X
Again not a lot different from last week, still hurt, still burned, went by pretty fast. It was kind of nice knowing what was coming. Felt it a little more after drinking all night. Sweated it out and in my eyes no harm done.
Day 13
Kenpo X
This one gets you working. It's a lot of fun and almost wish it was twice a week it's that fun.
Day 14
Rest or Stretch X
Today is day 14 I plan on doing some Stretch X and then jam the shit out of Madden 11.
2 weeks down 11 more to go.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
P90X Day 8
Day 8 was a lot like Day 1. Day 7 was a rest or stretch X. I started doing stretch X but I felt my ADD kicking in and the fact I had a dinner with the future in-laws, and a new copy of Madden 11 I didn't make it. I tell you what though I felt good going into Day 8. It was Chest and back, plus ab ripper X. Workout was good and intense as always. Ab-ripper X kicked my ass as well. Have to tell you though I wish someone was video taping me because I had a Keystone Light unsmooth moment. i was using the resistance bands instead of doing pull-ups and the band came on done and snapped me across the chest. It hit me so hard i bled and have a Billy Fucillo HUUUUGE welt across my chest.
Very nice....
Well tonight is plyometrics in my opinion the hardest workout of them all. Not looking forward to it. Hey at least it's card night tonight.
Very nice....
Well tonight is plyometrics in my opinion the hardest workout of them all. Not looking forward to it. Hey at least it's card night tonight.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
P90X Week 1
I figured well I have this blog, I don't usually post anything interesting, not sure if anyone reads it, but hell might as well try to make a post or two about my P90X experience. Most blogs out there or articles people read are most likely from someone who is doing it that was already in shape. I figured hell i am not in shape maybe people could read this and be like damn if this guy can do it maybe I can to. Also I can let people know what it's like going through the workouts and any tips or pointers I have. I think my pointers are probably more helpful than someone who is in shape and can do all those workouts barely breaking a sweat.I am a week into it and feeling pretty good. Only 12 more weeks to go.
Day 1 Classic workout
Chest and Back, plus Ab Ripper X
While going through it I'm not going to lie I was sore and tired. I tried my best to keep up with those guys, but they are animals. I did as many as i possibly could, met my goals, and know it was a good workout because I could barely lift my arms the next day. The ab ripper x was crazy. I physically could not do anymore about 11 minutes into it. I kept trying but my gut was like no0o0o0o0. Day 1 all in all went well. Better than expected. My tip would be don't be afraid to press the pause button, take a breather when you need it. It takes a while to do it all so give yourself about an hour and 40 minutes.
Day 2 – Plyometrics
This workout was the hardest of them all. This one really pushes you and makes it hurt. If you can get through this one alright then honestly the rest of the week is pretty simple. They are all hard but this one is the ass kicker. My suggestion is to get a towel, and drink plenty of water before and after. Not a lot else to say but just tough it out it's worth it they say.
Day 3 – Shoulders and Arms, Ab Ripper X
I enjoyed this workout a lot. I think it's mainly because after plyometrics it seemed a lot easier, well until you get to ab ripper X. Even though it was my second time it was still hard as hell. Not sure if it was slight fatigue from the day before, or if it is just simply that i am that far out of shape. I gutted through it and all in all a good day.
Day 4 – Yoga X
I will never make fun of anyone that does Yoga again. I did not enjoy myself, i am not flexible and not sure if I will ever be flexible. It was a great workout and I didn't know what to expect because I've never done, or really heard or cared about yoga. Great workout and didn't have to do ab-ripper X. I came into Yoga X thinking it was going to be really easy and next week day 4 I will not.
Day 5 – Legs and Back, Ab Ripper X
This one definitely got the legs and back going. I enjoyed this one a lot. Again not sure if it was because it followed the Yoga or what but it went by pretty fast and I was able to keep up with the P90Xer's in all of the drills. I surpassed almost every goal I had for every set. Very pleased after this workout.
Day 6 – Kenpo X
I had no idea what to expect going into this one. Didn't know what kenpo meant. I think it mean's fun. I think this could have been my favorite workout so far. It is alot of kicking and punching. I was starting to feel like Daniel LaRusso. I did notice pretty quickly I was not very flexible again. Hopefully this experience will help with that, if not I am fine with not being flexible. Also not sure if it was from the beer the night before or the workout itself but this one got me sweating the most i think. That and plyometrics. Make sure to get a towel for this one, and stretch. This one has me tight today.
Day 7 – Rest or X Stretch
I am going to try to do the X stretch today instead of the rest because I could use it. Not sure what it is really if it's all stretching or if there is some working out as well. It will test me more tonight doing it because Madden 11 comes out and I will be picking up my copy.
Any questions contact me or leave a comment. I would love to give pointers or get pointers.
Day 1 Classic workout
Chest and Back, plus Ab Ripper X
While going through it I'm not going to lie I was sore and tired. I tried my best to keep up with those guys, but they are animals. I did as many as i possibly could, met my goals, and know it was a good workout because I could barely lift my arms the next day. The ab ripper x was crazy. I physically could not do anymore about 11 minutes into it. I kept trying but my gut was like no0o0o0o0. Day 1 all in all went well. Better than expected. My tip would be don't be afraid to press the pause button, take a breather when you need it. It takes a while to do it all so give yourself about an hour and 40 minutes.
Day 2 – Plyometrics
This workout was the hardest of them all. This one really pushes you and makes it hurt. If you can get through this one alright then honestly the rest of the week is pretty simple. They are all hard but this one is the ass kicker. My suggestion is to get a towel, and drink plenty of water before and after. Not a lot else to say but just tough it out it's worth it they say.
Day 3 – Shoulders and Arms, Ab Ripper X
I enjoyed this workout a lot. I think it's mainly because after plyometrics it seemed a lot easier, well until you get to ab ripper X. Even though it was my second time it was still hard as hell. Not sure if it was slight fatigue from the day before, or if it is just simply that i am that far out of shape. I gutted through it and all in all a good day.
Day 4 – Yoga X
I will never make fun of anyone that does Yoga again. I did not enjoy myself, i am not flexible and not sure if I will ever be flexible. It was a great workout and I didn't know what to expect because I've never done, or really heard or cared about yoga. Great workout and didn't have to do ab-ripper X. I came into Yoga X thinking it was going to be really easy and next week day 4 I will not.
Day 5 – Legs and Back, Ab Ripper X
This one definitely got the legs and back going. I enjoyed this one a lot. Again not sure if it was because it followed the Yoga or what but it went by pretty fast and I was able to keep up with the P90Xer's in all of the drills. I surpassed almost every goal I had for every set. Very pleased after this workout.
Day 6 – Kenpo X
I had no idea what to expect going into this one. Didn't know what kenpo meant. I think it mean's fun. I think this could have been my favorite workout so far. It is alot of kicking and punching. I was starting to feel like Daniel LaRusso. I did notice pretty quickly I was not very flexible again. Hopefully this experience will help with that, if not I am fine with not being flexible. Also not sure if it was from the beer the night before or the workout itself but this one got me sweating the most i think. That and plyometrics. Make sure to get a towel for this one, and stretch. This one has me tight today.
Day 7 – Rest or X Stretch
I am going to try to do the X stretch today instead of the rest because I could use it. Not sure what it is really if it's all stretching or if there is some working out as well. It will test me more tonight doing it because Madden 11 comes out and I will be picking up my copy.
Any questions contact me or leave a comment. I would love to give pointers or get pointers.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Help Fight ALS
Click the here to help donate to Matt Russell for his run in memory of his mother in the 2010 Iron Man Lake Placid competition.
"100% of the donations will go to the ALS assoication to help support those affected by Lou Gehrig's Disease and to spread awareness of the urgency to find treatments and a cure. During the Ironman event I will also be racing with an ALS logo on my chest to help spread awareness. With your help, we will be able to make a difference in the lives of people affected by this disease." (Matt Russell)
Friday, June 25, 2010
Kan Jam League
If you haven't heard we have started our summer Kan Jam league. Contact me or go to http://mattmclear.com/Kan_Jam.html for details, standings and results.
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