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01-13-2007, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by EdChap
Steve, I so don't need a reprieve, assclown!
An update on the work front;
2500 word essay: DONE
3300 word essay: DONE
750 word book review: DONE
750 word book review: DONE
3000 word research project: 0% (starting this weekend, due in Friday 19th)
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An update on the work front back in the US:
Linear Algebra Preliminary Exam: DONE
Differential Equations Preliminary Exam: DONE
Complex Variables Preliminary Exam: DONE
Multi-Vector Calculus Preliminary Exam: DONE
So I survived it all, and I managed to do very well in 3 of the tests, and perhaps decently enough in the 4th (but I won't get results for another week or so). This past week, I honestly spent well-over 40 hours with my nose in the textbooks, and I'm betting I went through about 100 sheets of paper for written examples and problem sets... and this was on top of having to attend regular classes.
I'm pretty proud of the way I focused and got my business done. In the last 2 weeks I've re-learned 80% of the math I used in undergrad, and I've learned and self-taught my way through 2 courses I had never taken before. AND IT'S FINALLY DONE!!!
Now I'm just ready to get re-serious in the gym.
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You're not the only one improving yourself... I worked out with a dumbbell today -- I feel vigorous!!!
---Frank Costanza
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01-13-2007, 11:27 AM
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Congrats, Matt! Let us know how you did when the results come through.
Oh wait, nevermind, I just got a sneaky peak of your test paper;
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Our doubts are traitors,
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By fearing to attempt.
William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure, 1.4.84.
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01-13-2007, 12:12 PM
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Well-Trained Mathlete
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Hahahahaha Ed that's a fucking riot!
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You're not the only one improving yourself... I worked out with a dumbbell today -- I feel vigorous!!!
---Frank Costanza
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01-16-2007, 08:52 AM
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Who dat? Who dere?
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Kansas City, MO
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Excellent work guys!
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01-18-2007, 06:56 AM
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#335 (permalink)
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Hungry for more...
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Austin, TX
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Originally Posted by Steve-O-68
Excellent work guys!
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What about the work in the gym? C'mon, guys. I need the workout motivation you children provide! 
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01-18-2007, 07:49 AM
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__________________
Our doubts are traitors,
And make us lose the good we oft might win
By fearing to attempt.
William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure, 1.4.84.
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01-18-2007, 10:30 AM
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Hungry for more...
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Austin, TX
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Originally Posted by EdChap
I haven't been to the gym all week, however, come Monday morning, I'll be banging out some new PR's!
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Ok - looking forward to it.
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I got the exact mark back for the essay I handed in late; even with the 10 marks taken off, I was only 2 marks off a 1st, or an A for you yanks. Which means with the 10 marks, my essay was ownage!
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Great job, Ed. Work on the late thing...just for practice.
Nothing wrong with setting a new standard of excellence. Go for it, Ed. We're all proud. 
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“I have always done my duty. I am ready to die. My only regret is for the friends I leave behind me.”
-- Zachary Taylor, 12th U.S. President, 1849-1850
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01-18-2007, 03:37 PM
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I know that we've all heard the stories about curling in the squat rack about a millions times now. I'm sick of it, too. But there was a guy today who was exceptionally inconsiderate about it...
When I got to the gym today (6:15 AM), this chump was firmly planted in the lone squat rack. Even though I was planning on starting with front squats today, I figured I could deal with it.
So I do a few sets of speed DL's and some dynamic mobility stuff to kill some time, and about 10 minutes later I come back and he's *still* curling in the only squat rack in the gym. I politely asked "how much longer are you going to be using the squat rack?". "Probably a while," he said in a condescending tone, "I've got about 6 more sets buddy."
It was during this exchange that I realized he was wearing a full-sized weight belt *and* wrist straps to better handle the 65 lbs he was curling. He's not a newbie, and I'm not exaggerating about any of that.
Now I know that he's entitled to use the gym, and he's entitled to do whatever he pleases there as long as he's not breaking rules or endangering himself or anyone else... but what the hell can you do when this happens? My workout today was supposed to be (1) front and back squats, (2) good mornings, (3) split squats. Obviously, that plan changed when Mr. Biceptz decided that the bar in the rack was far superior to the other bars in the gym.
Arghhh.
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You're not the only one improving yourself... I worked out with a dumbbell today -- I feel vigorous!!!
---Frank Costanza
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01-18-2007, 04:05 PM
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Hungry for more...
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Originally Posted by milkman21
When I got to the gym today (6:15 AM), this chump was firmly planted in the lone squat rack. Even though I was planning on starting with front squats today, I figured I could deal with it.
...but what the hell can you do when this happens?
Arghhh.
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Wow, he was curling 65 lbs? Uhhhhh, I mean....what an asswipe.
I've never had this experience, so I wouldn't know how to deal with it. Next time, I'd probably show up at the gym at 6am. :p
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01-18-2007, 05:06 PM
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Kill him.
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Our doubts are traitors,
And make us lose the good we oft might win
By fearing to attempt.
William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure, 1.4.84.
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01-18-2007, 05:35 PM
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#341 (permalink)
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Who dat? Who dere?
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Kansas City, MO
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Ask if you can work in... load the bar, watch him crap his pants at the thought of you curling 185, and squat. Then kill him.
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Those who live by the sword, get shot by those who don't.
Stephen Antel, NESTA-PFT
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01-18-2007, 09:27 PM
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#342 (permalink)
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Haha, yea I feel like a whiny bitch for complaining about it... but it just wasn't cool to see a guy so dedicated to curling.
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You're not the only one improving yourself... I worked out with a dumbbell today -- I feel vigorous!!!
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01-21-2007, 05:42 AM
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Work in: CHECK.
Massive night: CHECK.
I hadn't drunk for a loooooong time, so I made up for it on Friday night...ugh, paid for it Saturday.
Day off today, hitting the gym on Monday;
EC's Ultimate Offseason Manual for the lower body
NROL Hypertrophy I/II for the upper.
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Our doubts are traitors,
And make us lose the good we oft might win
By fearing to attempt.
William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure, 1.4.84.
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01-21-2007, 12:42 PM
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Well-Trained Mathlete
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Originally Posted by EdChap
Work in: CHECK.
Massive night: CHECK.
I hadn't drunk for a loooooong time, so I made up for it on Friday night...ugh, paid for it Saturday.
Day off today, hitting the gym on Monday;
EC's Ultimate Offseason Manual for the lower body
NROL Hypertrophy I/II for the upper.
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Everyone deserves a night to get trashed now and again. Congrats on getting it all done.
Looking forward to seeing your new PR's. I think I'm about ready to set some new ones in Squats, DL's, and Bench.
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You're not the only one improving yourself... I worked out with a dumbbell today -- I feel vigorous!!!
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01-22-2007, 07:00 AM
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Ultimate Offseason Training Manual: Lower body;
A. Elevated deadlift, 4x4; 264
B. Bulgarian Split Squat, 4x8/side; 60/hand
C. Glute-ham Raise, 4x8; BW
Di. Plate Pinch, 3x30sec; 2x22, 2x11, 2x11
Dii. Side Bridge, 3x30sec/side; 33, 33, 33
Comments: That's fucking right, daddio. Back in the groove...next week is 4 deadlift singles, I look forward to it. Split squats were tough, but doable, I've got more in me for next week. Glute-ham raises are improving but the plate pinches were tough, 2x22 was a little heavy...only managed 1 set before I had to drop it. Side bridges were easy money.
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Our doubts are traitors,
And make us lose the good we oft might win
By fearing to attempt.
William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure, 1.4.84.
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01-23-2007, 08:51 AM
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Hungry for more...
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Originally Posted by EdChap
Comments: That's fucking right, daddio.
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Go daddy go!
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“I have always done my duty. I am ready to die. My only regret is for the friends I leave behind me.”
-- Zachary Taylor, 12th U.S. President, 1849-1850
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01-25-2007, 06:59 AM
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Haha, thanks, Fin!
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Our doubts are traitors,
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By fearing to attempt.
William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure, 1.4.84.
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