The Venting Spot

[chippa13 1844]

Most non-hockey people don't get that hockey does nothing for endurance. It is basically hustle-rest-repeat.

[IPv6Freely 2093]

Most non-hockey people don't get that hockey does nothing for endurance. It is basically hustle-rest-repeat.

Indeed. Though I'm hoping through working out, getting fit, and getting stronger even those short bursts will start to be tolerable. I'm pretty much dying after every shift, which is the reason I got booted from my team. My shifts were extremely short and I was just about killing the other RW.

[badger_14 601]

Having a REALLY hard time completing the workouts my trainer has given me, which at this point just consist of intervals on a treadmill:

1. 2 min warmup @ 2.5mph

2. 3 min jog @ 5mph

3. 1 min walk @ 3.5 mph @ 6.0* incline

4. Repeat #2 and #3 seven times

5. 2 min cooldown @ 2.5mph

All that probably sounds like cake to you guys, but to a fatass like me I'm having a lot of trouble getting through it. The 3 min jog is the hardest part. It's embarrassing not being able to do this... :(

Nah, man, I salute you for even going near a treadmill. Those things are tools of the devil. I feel your pain though.

(Some people are not cut out for jogging. If I'm going to do one joint-ruining activity per week it's going to be hockey. Swimming has helped my endurance a lot.)

[IPv6Freely 2093]

Nah, man, I salute you for even going near a treadmill. Those things are tools of the devil. I feel your pain though.

(Some people are not cut out for jogging. If I'm going to do one joint-ruining activity per week it's going to be hockey. Swimming has helped my endurance a lot.)

I used to run a lot when I was younger. Nothing long distance, but I was quite fast in the 100m sprint, etc. Also won an award once for stolen bases! :) I'm not opposed to running, I'm just too heavy to be able to do it effectively at this point. A slower speed at high incline is going to do a lot more for me at this point, so I'm happy that's what he's moved me to.

[badger_14 601]

I used to run a lot when I was younger. Nothing long distance, but I was quite fast in the 100m sprint, etc. Also won an award once for stolen bases! :) I'm not opposed to running, I'm just too heavy to be able to do it effectively at this point. A slower speed at high incline is going to do a lot more for me at this point, so I'm happy that's what he's moved me to.

Apologies - I didn't mean to come off as abrupt. I really am impressed with people who can run/jog and for whom this is a useful form of exercise. I wish that I could. :) Good luck and patience.

[chippa13 1844]

Indeed. Though I'm hoping through working out, getting fit, and getting stronger even those short bursts will start to be tolerable. I'm pretty much dying after every shift, which is the reason I got booted from my team. My shifts were extremely short and I was just about killing the other RW.

You will find that you'll be able to handle longer shifts and that your recovery time will shrink as you improve your fitness.

[MThockeydad 469]

Most non-hockey people don't get that hockey does nothing for endurance. It is basically hustle-rest-repeat.

I don't know about that...

I am not a runner, and I did a 21:52 5k last month. Three 7-minute miles.

And the last mile was total hockey-style hustle-rest-repeat: sprint 1min, walk 30sec, sprint 1min, walk 30sec. :lol:

Did you know there's actually a "run-walk method for distance running?

http://www.jeffgalloway.com/

I wonder if Jeff Galloway is actually a hockey player?

A buddy of mine was training to do a half marathon this spring and figured that "hockey fit" wasn't going to cut it; I think he put it off another year.

You will find that you'll be able to handle longer shifts and that your recovery time will shrink as you improve your fitness.

True. You also find yourself actually researching sports nutrition.

[chippa13 1844]

Basically, run/walk is what I was suggesting for Optimus.

[bunnyman666 445]

Run/walk turned me into a 6:30 miler from a 7:20 miler. Of course I have always SUCKED at running, but my duathlon times were actually pretty good. Who knows if anyone does duathlon anymore (run/bike/run), but interval training does a slow ass good.

Keep on keepin' on, Opti.

[flyers10 57]

2 weeks back playing after groin pull and get a shoulder separation. Son of a b!#ch.

Edited June 20, 2014 by flyers10

[Tailboard Jockey 25]

Plantar fasciitis sucks!

[bunnyman666 445]

Plantar fasciitis sucks!

Yes it does. I was in a walking boot for twelve weeks in '07, and I feel like I might need to go for drastic corrective action this year. I feel for you, matey.

[Chadd 916]

The last six months has been one kick in the teeth after another.

[badger_14 601]

The last six months has been one kick in the teeth after another.

Sorry to hear. I hope things start looking up for you soon, man.

[Chadd 916]

Sorry to hear. I hope things start looking up for you soon, man.

Thanks, I appreciate the thoughts.

Skated with my guys tonight in a pickup session and had headaches after the first shift and nausea after the second. It looks like I am still a long way off.

[Hills 712]

Why do Ex-OHLers and current OHLers decide that they should play in Division 4 summer hockey? Shouldn't they be in the top division with the University players and other pros/semi-pros? Does scoring 4 goals and having 7 points in a 7 goal game on a bunch of guys who never played anywhere of merit make you feel like you accomplished something? The goalie you scored on was 5'2 and a female (no offence but it does matter).

Not only that, but it was 5-1... why did you need to score again 2 more times?

Edited June 24, 2014 by Hills

[bunnyman666 445]

Liars...

Debauchers...

[IPv6Freely 2093]

Liars...

You're always so succinct in your venting! ;)

[bunnyman666 445]

The Price Is Right without Bob Barker. Bob Barker is the KING of that show. Drew Carey should be buried to his waist and stoned to death for sullying the sacred show known as The Price Is Right.

[IPv6Freely 2093]

I loathe salespeople. I really need a new career.

[bunnyman666 445]

Over-educated idiots...

[DolomaticDangles 13]

Haven't left the house in 6 weeks now minus one hospital visit. Starting another new drug next week... fingers crossed. Looks like I'll be missing another (fourth) semester of college as of now, but hopefully not.

Edited June 27, 2014 by DolomaticDangles

[fatwabbit 93]

Having a REALLY hard time completing the workouts my trainer has given me, which at this point just consist of intervals on a treadmill:

1. 2 min warmup @ 2.5mph

2. 3 min jog @ 5mph

3. 1 min walk @ 3.5 mph @ 6.0* incline

4. Repeat #2 and #3 seven times

5. 2 min cooldown @ 2.5mph

All that probably sounds like cake to you guys, but to a fatass like me I'm having a lot of trouble getting through it. The 3 min jog is the hardest part. It's embarrassing not being able to do this... :(

Instead of embarrassment, I salute you for having a go at it. Nobody should chide anyone else when it comes to working at getting better.

[IPv6Freely 2093]

Local rink just completely re-built one of the two sheets from scratch (including all the stuff under the ice, etc). But, they installed dark blue kickplates on the boards instead of yellow. It's REALLY hard to pick up the puck on the boards now.

[bunnyman666 445]

...Nobody should chide anyone else when it comes to working at getting better.

Hells no!!!!

I was the skinny kid who got really, really fat when he turned 19!!!! I had to slowly get into a routine and slowly peel off the layers of fat. It is NOT an overnight process, and most of us have to fight it for the rest of our lives.

Edited June 27, 2014 by bunnyman666