I love Schenley Park, but it’s made for mountain biking, running, and walking your dog. Oh, and it’s good for streams and water, which is where we meet Mr. Maxx.
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Competitions had once been my respite from real life. But the last few years challenged me emotionally. My heart needed more serene endeavors. Until now.
Friday’s Raccoon Creek hike nearly finished me off. I wanted to end the weekend with a more relaxing adventure. Cue: North Park and its gorgeous lake.
Every hike is different. Still, when you’re in the woods, you’re going to see some creepy shit. My hike at Raccoon Creek State Park didn’t disappoint.
With my newly purchased Falcon Guide, I went for a shakeout hike in Frick Park. What I wasn’t expecting: an eventful end with a dozen police officers.
In November 2015, I was officially classified as obese. I’ve spent the last three months shedding that weight by eating better and exercising. This is our grocery list and our food philosophy.
In order to qualify, I’ve got to fix my clean & jerk. This involves three elements: fixing my bar grip, strengthening my body, and trusting that I can catch the bar.
So I've been putting it off for two years. Today I begin learning the hook grip. #oly #olympiclifts #olympicweightlifting #olympiclifting #cleanandjerk #crossfit #lift #lifting #gym #gymlife #masters #snatch #heavy #health #healthy #fitness A photo posted by Brad King (@thebradking) on Feb 17, 2016 at 5:12am PST
Last weekend, I had the chance to compete in my first Olympic lifting competition, the Broad Ripple Fit Club Barbell Lift Off on Saturday, February 13. My goal is to qualify for the National and American Masters events in 2017 when I’ll compete in the 45-49 age class in the 77 kg weight class, so I’m […]
Olympic lifting training is hard. It’s mentally and physically taxing. So you need good people around you to make it work. Juice is my best partner.
The Mock Meet When I first started Olympic lifting, I was adamant that I wouldn’t ever compete. I wasn’t interested in pushing myself. I wanted to get in shape, learn the movements, and have a good time. What I really wanted to avoid was anything competitive. I put that part of my life behind me, the competitive, win-at-all-cost […]
Three years ago, I had no idea what Olympic lifting was. CrossFit classes changed that. But it wasn’t a quick or an easy road for me to figure out how much I loved the sport.