Monthly Archives: November 2010

Workouts of the Day… back to Hawaii

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Brian Pressman

Morning: Max clean then… 10 Rounds for time: 7 pullups 7 wallballs 20lbs. Time: 10:25 rxd.  Back to the grind this morning.  Will try to hit this week pretty hard. 13 days until the marathon. PM: 9.7k run. time 51m41s.

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Dinner with Robbie

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Brian Pressman

Went out for some hotpot with Robbie on my last night in Massachusetts. The hotpot itself was ok.  The broth was good but lack of sauces was annoying.

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Wild Turkeys

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Brian Pressman

My parents said this flock of wild turkeys has been around for several months.  I bet they taste good.

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Purple Sweet Potato Pie

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Brian Pressman

One of the best things about living in Hawaii is the abundant supply of Okinawan Sweet Potatoes.  I made a pie with them a few years ago and decided to make it for my parents this thanksgiving. This is what … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving 2010

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Brian Pressman

I ran the Falmouth 6.7K (4.2 mile) Turkey Trot this morning.  I felt absolutely awful since I only arrived yesterday (13 hours on the plane) and it was freezing cold ( 0’c).  The cold air seemed to bring on an … Continue reading →

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新周報

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Brian Pressman

I was going through one of my drawers and found this Chinese newspaper. My old roommate from Shanghai sent it to me years ago.  She was one of the founding members of the paper and this was their first addition.  … Continue reading →

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Works of the Day

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Brian Pressman

Morning: As many rounds as possible in 15min 65lb squat snatch 136m run 13 rounds completed. Went super light today since I am only3 weeks away from the Marathon. PM: run. Time and distance tba.

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Still Running Across America

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Brian Pressman
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Workout of the day

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Brian Pressman

max pushups in 2 min then… 540m run 21 thrusters #95 21 pullups 15 thrusters 15 pullups 9 thrusters 9 pullups 540m run. Totally gassed from work and a pulled hamstring. My body is a mess.  Pushups: 63.  Time: 19:21. … Continue reading →

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Another Breakfast of Champions

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Brian Pressman

This mornings breakfast of champions (omelet) came out very well.  I’ve been eating 4 eggs (plus some other stuff like potatoes and veges) every day for months and my cholesterol is a nice 162.   The only time it spiked … Continue reading →

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Workout of the Day

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Brian Pressman

Max Pullups  then… 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 #75 Snatch Wallballs Time: 11:13.  Pullups: 18.  Amazed that I managed 18 pullups in a row.  Big improvement from September when I got 14. PM: Run. Distance tba.

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Workout of the Day

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Brian Pressman

Morning: max situps in 2min… then 5 Rounds for Time 1 rope climb 10 ring rows (on 20 inch box) 250m row time: 16:39. I did rx today. yay. Rope climbs always suck but the ring rows were god awful.  … Continue reading →

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Workout of the Day

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Brian Pressman

Morning: 100 burpee box jumps (20 inch box lateral jump) Time: 13:34 rxd. I felt good doing this. Not winded at all.  What kept my time slower than the fire-breathers today was my hip. I did’nt want to go all … Continue reading →

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Workouts of the Day

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Brian Pressman

Morning: 80 double unders 70 squats 60 situps 50 jumping lunges 40 pushups (with release at the bottom) 30 pullups 20 med ball cleans (#20)t 10 one legged squats (each leg) time: 19:20.  Did rx today.  My hip/right leg was … Continue reading →

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The US’s “Obligation” to Stabilize Capital Markets – China Ministry of Finance

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Brian Pressman

I was laughing out loud this afternoon while reading this quote from the Chinese ministry of Finance. The US decision (QE2) “Does not recognize, as a country that issues one of the world’s major reserve currencies, its obligation to stabilize … Continue reading →

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Recovery Continues

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Brian Pressman

Been battling a sore hip for almost 3 weeks.  This was the first run since the 30K race that I really felt good.  Hope I feel the same way tomorrow morning.

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Workout of the day

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Brian Pressman

As many rounds as possible in 15 mins 3 hand stand pushups 6 pullups 9 knees to elbows 12 KB swimgs (20kg) score: 6 +3 hspu.  Felt ok. Knees to elbows hurt like hell.  Resting this afternoon. Will try a … Continue reading →

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Saucony 1/2 Marathon

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Brian Pressman

I felt very tired today after taking so much time off.   Finish time was 1h51m24s which included some walking during the last 2 miles.  Amazingly, I ran a much faster pace 2 weeks during the 30k.   The good thing about … Continue reading →

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Race Tomorrow

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Brian Pressman

Am feeling well enough to give it a go tomorrow.   Amazingly, I have the same number from the 30K at the end of October.  I’m thinking this is a good omen considering how well that race went.

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How does the current rally compare?

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Brian Pressman

My favorite economist posted this chart on his website and it gives some perspective.   We’re currently below average in both % (degree of the rally) and length.  Ok.

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