<![CDATA[Badger & Blade - The Clubhouse]]> http://badgerandblade.com/vb/ A place to discuss anything and everything related to sports and fitness en Fri, 24 May 2013 21:10:57 GMT vBulletin 60 http://badgerandblade.com/vb/images/styles/RoyalFlush/misc/rss.png <![CDATA[Badger & Blade - The Clubhouse]]> http://badgerandblade.com/vb/ My new bike http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347418-My-new-bike?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 04:20:12 GMT I am brand new to triathlons, but have 1 booked for later this summer, and hope to have 2/3 done by the end of the season (working on my swimming, argh). Anyways, here is my new (to me) Cervelo P1 road/triathlon bike. I pick it up tomorrow and cant wait. I have very little road bike experience, but... I am brand new to triathlons, but have 1 booked for later this summer, and hope to have 2/3 done by the end of the season (working on my swimming, argh). Anyways, here is my new (to me) Cervelo P1 road/triathlon bike. I pick it up tomorrow and cant wait. I have very little road bike experience, but cant wait to get out on the road and off the trainer at the gym. I will have to pick up some shoes, and will be booked in to have it fitted properly in the next couple weeks.

Any info/tips/comments are welcome :001_smile
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]]> The Clubhouse jasondon http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347418-My-new-bike Need some bike advice http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346301-Need-some-bike-advice?goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 01:53:27 GMT I'm riding a pretty basic Schwinn Traveler from the 70's, and I'd really like to get some toe clips. Would anyone have a brand to recommend? Looking for ones that are cheap, but pretty sturdy. ]]> The Clubhouse VALevey http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346301-Need-some-bike-advice Wildest end to a soccer game.EVER! http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346255-Wildest-end-to-a-soccer-game-EVER!?goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 20:56:06 GMT Gents,

If you love the "beautiful game" you've got to see this. Simply amazing. I was at Watford about 7 years ago and they were nuts then, I can't imagine how crazy they were after this....

http://www.soccerbyives.net/2013/05/...leicester.html ]]> The Clubhouse venkyle http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346255-Wildest-end-to-a-soccer-game-EVER! Wigan stuns Man City in FA cup! http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/345925-Wigan-stuns-Man-City-in-FA-cup!?goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 13:53:18 GMT Wow, talk about a stunner! Hard to belive a club that was is on the verge of being relegated back to the champions league stuns City. This has got to be the biggest upset in Champions League history since Wimbledon upset Liverpool back the late 1980's. ]]> The Clubhouse buffdaddy http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/345925-Wigan-stuns-Man-City-in-FA-cup! Curse you, skinny-fatness! http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/345371-Curse-you-skinny-fatness!?goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 14:22:16 GMT My name is David, and I am skinny-fat.

A few years ago, I got serious about my health/weight/body image and started eating right and exercising to ultimately lose 40 pounds. As of today, I am 5'-7" and 160 pounds. The weight is still off, I still eat right (mostly), and I still exercise (though with less intensity now that I'm mostly happy with my appearance). However, I'm a skinny-fatso. If you were, God forbid, to look at me shirtless, you would see leanness and muscle definition in my arms, chest, upper torso, back, and neck. But there is a stubbornly persistent ring of fat around my lower stomach right above my waistline.

I have been unable to get rid of it with any amount of exercise, but I realize that perhaps I just am not focusing my energies in the right way. Are any of you guys skinny-fat? Better yet, WERE any of you skinny-fat and able to rid yourselves of it? Looking forward to your thoughts. ]]> The Clubhouse _MementoMori_ http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/345371-Curse-you-skinny-fatness! Barefoot running / Muscle Activation Therapy http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/344901-Barefoot-running-Muscle-Activation-Therapy?goto=newpost Sat, 04 May 2013 19:10:07 GMT After a lot of years of long distance running in cushioned shoes plus orthotics I begin having problems. Feet were hurting, lower back was painful, cramping in the calf that would not go away. My doctor suggested "Muscle Activation Therapy". After one session my back pain was mostly gone. This was after over ten years of pain. In my discussions with the trainer he suggested that problems I have been having including the back pain could very well stem from my running shoes. He is not a fan of orthotics (never mind that the price for custom made one is a total rip-off) - they don't allow the foot to do what it was designed for. He suggested barefoot running shoes. Lots of interesting information on the web with regard to this type of shoe. I went to a running store the specialized in barefoot running. I bought a "transition" shoe and was told just to walk in them - a very slow break-in period. (I am not running until the trainer takes care of the calf problem). I started walking a quarter mile and am now up to over one mile. I won't go into all the benefits since they can be found on the web. Let's just say I feel very good walking. The complete transition to these shoes could take several months. Anyone have these types of shoes? If so what are your opinions? ]]> The Clubhouse Paris http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/344901-Barefoot-running-Muscle-Activation-Therapy 2013 Kentucky Derby http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/344893-2013-Kentucky-Derby?goto=newpost Sat, 04 May 2013 18:17:37 GMT No thread yet? Anyone got a favorite? No thread yet? Anyone got a favorite? ]]> The Clubhouse gegarrenton http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/344893-2013-Kentucky-Derby Really Big Sports Blunders! http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/344799-Really-Big-Sports-Blunders!?goto=newpost Fri, 03 May 2013 22:48:54 GMT As a goaltender myself...it doesn't get as bad (Man...I feel you Quick...I too have 'goofed' at one time or another), as this.



"To Guard and Protect (my goal is to deny yours),…for only God saves more than Goaltenders". CBJ

PS If you have any other sports 'blunders'...feel free to post them here. ]]> The Clubhouse The Count of Merkur Cristo http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/344799-Really-Big-Sports-Blunders! New set of Irons this year! http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/344670-New-set-of-Irons-this-year!?goto=newpost Thu, 02 May 2013 23:58:53 GMT Yesterday I got to try out my new Calloway Diablo irons and I have to say they are sweet. They feel meaty and well balanced. I hit the ball further and straighter. I do have a new swing and have been practicing Zen Golf which has helped my game tremendously but the clubs are definitely a plus. ... Yesterday I got to try out my new Calloway Diablo irons and I have to say they are sweet. They feel meaty and well balanced. I hit the ball further and straighter. I do have a new swing and have been practicing Zen Golf which has helped my game tremendously but the clubs are definitely a plus.

What are you guys playing this year? ]]> The Clubhouse Howl1nWolf http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/344670-New-set-of-Irons-this-year! Getting back into the swing of things.trying to get back into shape http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/344043-Getting-back-into-the-swing-of-things-trying-to-get-back-into-shape?goto=newpost Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:58:04 GMT Well, after about a decade of having other priorities, I am trying to get myself back into shape. I have always been a bit husky, so my goal is not to be a model...rather, I just want to feel better. So I have started going to the gym and I have realized just how weak I have become. I am... Well, after about a decade of having other priorities, I am trying to get myself back into shape. I have always been a bit husky, so my goal is not to be a model...rather, I just want to feel better. So I have started going to the gym and I have realized just how weak I have become.

I am currently 30 years old, 5'10", and 257 LBS. My wife recently lost 40 lbs so she is my inspiration; interestingly she did this with diet only.

My goals are a bit different. I would like to be 225 LBS but much stronger than I currently am.

My nutrition is much better than it has ever been (again, the wife's doing) and I am taking a GNC multivitamin, drinking plenty of water, and going to the gym three times a week. My workouts are mostly cardio intensive, but I started lifting weights last week (and was sore as hell the next day).

Any advice or encouragement you all can provide would be great. I am going to post weekly to provide updates on my status. ]]> The Clubhouse Sluggo http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/344043-Getting-back-into-the-swing-of-things-trying-to-get-back-into-shape Who can identify golf clubs? http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/343787-Who-can-identify-golf-clubs?goto=newpost Sat, 27 Apr 2013 02:07:31 GMT I was given these golf clubs today and would like a lil info about them.

What's the maker? are they any good? what do those numbers mean?.

I don't know jack about golf. and don't feel like registering on a golf forum just to figure out more info about my clubs.

In my unprofessional opinion the clubs seem like generic ones. or the "off brand" clubs. Just because I did a google search and it came back with nadda.

here are some photos. any info would be great! I'd hate to take them to the golf course: "hey jason, what kind of clubs are those?" ....."umm..golf ones"

I took a pic of all the spots with info.





]]> The Clubhouse Toothpick http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/343787-Who-can-identify-golf-clubs Help with the last weight loss hurdle http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/343540-Help-with-the-last-weight-loss-hurdle?goto=newpost Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:57:58 GMT Hi

I've recently lost a good amount of weight, I used to be ~112kg and I'm now ~84kg. I think that I've got about 4-5kg to go until the moobs, the last of the 'man baby' is gone and be the weight I should be. I managed just through simple things such as:

- no mid-week drinking (unless there is an occasion)
- no seconds at dinner
- small breakfast and lunch
- no cheese
- no starter or naan with the Friday night curry
- no convenience foods

I'm thinking I may have reached the limit of weight loss due to small diet changes alone. I don't want to start some major diet regime because it's demoralising and a chore.

The obvious thing would be to exercise more but my working day is very long and desk based (do an MSci, they said. It will be fun, they said), basically I leave the house at 7am and I'm not back till 8-9pm - so going to the gym before or after university isn't really an option. The university is 22 miles from my house, so commuting by bike is out too.

What could I do in my lunch hour?
Would walking for 30-45mins at lunchtime be a good idea?

Just want something light that won't mean having to change/shower after after doing it and not need any investment.

Thanks ]]> The Clubhouse hwedin http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/343540-Help-with-the-last-weight-loss-hurdle