(Part 2) Best individul sports books according to redditors
We found 2,470 Reddit comments discussing the best individul sports books. We ranked the 761 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
31. The Squared Circle: Life, Death, and Professional Wrestling
9 mentions
Used Book in Good Condition
OP, as a new runner your focus should be exclusively on increasing the duration and the frequency of your runs, at a minimum, until you are running more than 25 miles / 40km per week.[1] And ALL of your running should be at an easy pace. Easy meaning "conversational" - you could talk to someone next to you while you continue to run.
In Running Formula, Jack Daniels goes into deep detail about the science behind building a "base" of easy mileage. One essential nugget is: cardiovascular adaptations will often outpace muscular skeletal adaptations for a new runner. Meaning, your heart and lungs will be able to accommodate a faster pace quicker than your joints and bones. Your joints and bones will get there too, but they need time and mileage. Daniels also lays out the forces on your knees/joints increase exponentially as running gets harder for you. Additionally, higher intensities tend to manifest imbalances in your gait. Your knee pain, right now, is a manifestation of these factors. You've pushed it hard two days in a row. It's not "too much, too soon", it's "too fast, too soon."
That doesn't mean you should never do hard running. What's important is that you first establish a base of easy running to prevent injuries, and then going forward, you continue to maintain it while you add higher quality work and races. Elite runners, whether they are milers or marathoners, will all do >80% of their weekly mileage at an easy pace.
People here saying: "it depends on your goals" are uninformed. Unless your goal is to get sidelined with an injury, trying to push the pace up every time you run is not a valid training protocol, for any goal.
Good resources for white belts:
Free Books
Stephan Kesting's A Roadmap for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Nick “Chewy” Albin's Focused Jiujitsu
Christian Gruagart's The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Globe Trotter
Free Videos
Bruce Hoyer's Mindset for Learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Stephan Kesting's 16 Most Important Techniques for the BJJ Beginner
John B. Will's 36 Core Techniques
Matt Serra's four-volume BJJ Basics
Roy Dean's Blue Belt Requirements Sample Clips
Stephan Kesting's How to Beat the Bigger, Stronger Opponent Sample Clips
Christian Gruagart's Super Fundamental Principles / White Belt Survival Course
Nick “Chewy” Albin's White Belt Tips
Inverted Gear's White Belt Questions, Black Belt Answers
For Pay Books
Saulo Ribeiro's Jiu-Jitsu University
Renzo Gracie and John Danaher's Mastering Jujitsu
Kid Peligro's The Essential Guard
Neil Melanson's Mastering Triangle Chokes
For Pay Videos
Jason Scully's Grapplers Guide, my review here, another review
Rener and Ryron Gracie's Gracie Combatives
bruce lee mentions this in his book. to truly achieve mastery of something you need to reach a point where there is no longer conscious thought of the action
A backpack should be the very last thing you buy since it carries all the other stuff.
Hiking shoes or trail runners + socks + insoles should be the first. They must fit you perfectly and don’t go cheap
The second thing to buy for only $10 is https://smile.amazon.com/Ultimate-Hikers-Gear-Guide-Second/dp/1426217846/
I have another great Matt Fitzgerald book for the list.
How bad do you want it?: Mastering the Psychology of Mind over Muscle
A well reviewed book by Fitzgerald with Pre on the cover? I was sold right away and I was not disappointed. Every chapter tried to push me out the door to work harder.
99 Critical Shots is overrated and one of the worst books for a beginner in 2018. Before you jump down my throat, remember that being old and popular doesn't make something good.
It was a good book in 1977.
I'll let Bob Jewett point out the issues (page 13). He's much more generous than I am—I honestly don't think 99CS worth reading considering the wealth of other excellent material that's available.
Better books would be Illustrated Principles, Byrne's Standard, and Byrne's Complete Book of Pool Shots. Even PYBP or Science of Pocket Billiards would be better.
99CS is outdated and surviving largely on nostalgia, and personally there is not a single piece of information in the book that I didn't learn better from somewhere else.
Actually it gives some 100% incorrect information at least once, regarding rail shots. I literally had a guy defending it by saying "well beginners won't understand the complicated truth so the (incorrect) rule of thumb is fine." Right then is when I realized that some fools will defend the book because they think they should, rather than on its merits.
Don't be that guy.
Rant: Over
PoSM is easily the best book ever written on the mental game.
Kinda funny, the best and the worst right next to each other.
It is mostly contained in the books I've read. I have been out of the backpacking scene for a while so I may be a bit rusty on the exact details and perhaps his methods have fallen out of favor. Some of his weight cutting techniques are a bit extreme by my taste such as only taking an umbrella and tarp instead of rain gear and tent. However, my father and I cut quite a bit of weight in our week long trips. We were starting with packs around 40 pounds and wearing big hiking boots and eventually got to around 20-25 pounds and would just wear a nice set of running or trail shoes.
Some of his books:
http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Backpacking-Jardines-Lightweight-Hiking/dp/0963235931
http://www.amazon.com/Trail-Life-Jardines-Lightweight-Backpacking/dp/0963235974
This site mentions him and a quick Google search with his name and 'water filter' brings up quite a few references as well: http://www.the-ultralight-site.com/water-purification.html He's by no means an end-all authority but the ultralight backpacking he pioneered was pretty widely known.
Bona fides: I'm running 15 marathons in 12 months this year, including Chicago and NYC myself (with MCM in-between). But I also run 63-100 miles/week. I ran my marathon PR in Feb (3:08, previous PR was a 3:12). The vast majority of my training miles have been recovery pace, for me that's 9:05/mi. The second bulk of my miles are general aerobic, typically 8:20/mi. If it's enough time between marathons and I'm feeling recovered, I'll do an 8 x 1K session @ 8K race pace w/600M RI. I occasionally do some marathon pace running as part of my medium and long runs. I'm doing very few tempo runs.
My approach for each race has been a game-day decision. I generally go out aiming for 3:25'ish (7:49) and if I'm feeling good a couple miles in, pick up the pace. Most of my races I've finished 3:15 +- 2 minutes. One race it was exceptionally warm, so I ended up pacing another runner to a 3:42 finish. Another race I blew up and ended up at 3:32.
So anyway, I'd recommend that she prepare for Chicago using her choice of marathon training schedule, including full taper, as if it will be her only marathon. If everything feels great that day, weather is good, etc, then she should go for a PR at Chicago. Then she should use a multiple-marathon schedule to prepare for NYC, and just run NYC for fun. Advanced Marathoning has a bunch of multiple-marathon schedules depending upon weekly mileage and time between races. I can post one later today for 4 weeks.
edit: 4 weeks between marathons schedule - scale mileage as appropriate. Or she could just run all recovery mileage, getting in one 15 miler if possible if her only goal for NYC is to complete it after a successful Chicago.
OTOH, if things aren't right for a PR at Chicago, say it's warm, or she missed a week or two of training, etc, then she should use Chicago as a long-run. She should run well below her marathon pace, possibly using a walk-run scheme. For example, in the past I've set my watch to kilometers, then run ~ 9:00/mi for 1K, walk for 30-60s, repeat. You'll still end up below 10:00/mi doing this, which is around a 4:20 marathon.
Then, she should go for a PR at NYC. There's 4 weeks between the races, so she could run all easy/recovery the first week after Chicago, then follow the last 3 weeks of her schedule again to prepare for NYC. I did something like this in 2013, using Grandfather Mountain in early July as a long-run, finishing around 4:20, then getting my first BQ in early September (3:12, prior PR was a 3:22). I realize that's 8 weeks instead of 4, but it's a similar idea.
BTW, sub-4 is ~ 9:09/mi. You write that she running most of her miles at that pace. Easy miles should be 15-25% slower than MP, so she should really be running her easy miles at 10:25-11:20/mi. Her volume is also low for a marathon that's 13 weeks away. And she likes to cross train. You might look at the Run Less Run Faster schedule which is 16 weeks, using NYC as the target marathon, and just fitting in Chicago as an over-distance long-run, going easy there as I described, then possibly skipping the speed work the first week after Chicago and just doing equivalent easy mileage.
(I've used RLRF + Crossfit successfully. That's what I ran my 3:22 off of. But I think I padded the mileage by about 10-15 miles a week with additional recovery miles.)
$0.02.
Hal Korner's Field Guide to Ultrarunning has some shorter plans for 50k up to 100 miles. I used this book as the basis for my first 100-mile training. ( https://www.amazon.com/Koerners-Field-Guide-Ultrarunning-Ultramarathon/dp/1937715221)
Also, Krissy Moehl's Running Your First Ultra has some good, long-term plans. ( https://www.amazon.com/Running-Your-First-Ultra-Customizable/dp/1624141420/ref=pd_sbs_14_img_0/135-5115591-8160359?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1624141420&pd_rd_r=062b53c6-91ad-4cc2-a0c6-9225587ac7ea&pd_rd_w=jBSfT&pd_rd_wg=aenPJ&pf_rd_p=5cfcfe89-300f-47d2-b1ad-a4e27203a02a&pf_rd_r=HAZJPT342BYJYTMBPYP9&psc=1&refRID=HAZJPT342BYJYTMBPYP9)
Training Essentials For Ultrarunning, by Jason Koop
Books
Daniels' Running Formula
Advanced Marathoning
Hansons Marathon Method
The New Rules of Marathon and Half-Marathon Nutrition
Lore of Running
Sites
Coach Jay Johnson
Strength Running
McMillan Running
DC Rainmaker
What to Wear
Age Graded Calculator
Serpentine Running Club
How Bad Do You Want It - Matt Fitzgerald
read these:
I really enjoy them too. He's actually coming out with a book, looking forward to checking that out.
Mostly I just find it cool that a mainstream publication is taking pro wrestling seriously, I think it's a great move on the part of Grantland to differentiate them from ESPN or typical sports content on the internet.
Ones I have read and recommend:
Jack Daniels
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F0X7U2S/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
Pfitz
https://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Marathoning-2nd-Pete-Pfitzinger/dp/0736074600/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510544635&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=Pfitinger
Yessis
https://www.amazon.com/Explosive-Running-Science-Kinesiology-Performance/dp/0809298996/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510544911&sr=1-1&keywords=explosive+running
Noakes
https://www.amazon.com/Lore-Running-4th-Timothy-Noakes/dp/0873229592/ref=pd_sim_14_5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3QK52ZDHZVX4K6QW383Q
Fitzgerald (one of several)
https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Training-Runners-Revolutionary-Endurance-ebook/dp/B000VMHHBW/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510544985&sr=1-1&keywords=brain+training+for+runners
Ones I have not read but have heard good things about:
Hansons
https://www.amazon.com/Hansons-Marathon-Method-Your-Fastest-ebook/dp/B01C6FBGHW/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510544663&sr=1-3&keywords=hansons+running&dpID=51L6b5-M7OL&preST=_SY445_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
Bill Squires
https://www.amazon.com/Speed-Endurance-Bill-Squires/dp/0977250504
Peter Coe
https://www.amazon.com/Winning-Running-Successful-Racing-Training/dp/1852239972/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510544703&sr=1-1&keywords=peter+coe&dpID=51lmDYFDyLL&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch
There is also an out of print (I think) book by Arthur Lydiard that is really good. And for that matter, I am not sure I linked the correct Bill Squires book. One is really good, while the other is an awful, watered-down version.
I have a pretty similar background. I ran in high school, then DIII in college, quit running for many years, got back to it as a pre-masters/masters runner. People kept asking me questions, so I started coaching for free. Then on a spare weekend, I got certified as a USATF level 1 coach, which is really fun. I really recommend it, since you're a T&F fan.
Slow down. When you train, challenge yourself to move smoothly, instead of quickly. You'll train a faster response by learning to move smoothly through your techniques than by rushing through the individual strikes and then having to pause and reset between each component. Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast. Internalize that. Learn to slow things down.
Read. Pick up some Krav books if you haven't already; they're invaluable for reference. I use Complete Krav Maga and Black Belt Krav Maga by Worldwide, but there are several variations out there. Pick up Meditations on Violence by Rory Miller, as well. His insights are sobering and will help you learn to be a better fighter. It'll also strip away some of the ego you will inevitably start to develop a few months in.
Train with people who are better than you are, regardless of size or gender, as frequently as you can. You probably already know who these people are. Train also with people who are bigger and stronger than you are. Understand the difference between the two, and learn how it changes the dynamic.
And take care of your body. We don't talk about this enough, but your technique means nothing if your body is too weak from overtraining or undertraining or poor diet or lack of sleep to keep going to class. Make sure you're fueling your body so you're not getting injured.
And welcome to Krav.
What's your normal training schedule like? Are you comfortable running 30 miles a week? 40? Do you want a plan to finish a marathon or a plan that will kick your ass for 18 weeks and set you up to race a marathon to the best of your ability?
The two most common plans are found in books (check your library): Pfitzinger's Advanced Marathoning 18/55 (18 weeks, peak mileage of 55 miles in one week) plan always gets solid reviews but if you've run once I don't know that you're ready for it.
Haonson's Marathon Method has a few differences but their beginner plan is effectively 13 weeks long and goes from 39 miles up to 57. Technically it's 18 weeks with the first 5 taking you from 10 -> 39 miles of easy running per week but I've yet to hear from anyone who relied on that.
In the just getting it done department, there is always Higdon check out his intermediate plan for something that runs from 23 -43 miles per week if the Novice looks too easy.
Skurka's 2nd edition book is excellent.
https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Hikers-Gear-Guide-Second/dp/1426217846/ref=dp_ob_title_sports
Hi!
I am new to this as well. I've found a few different websites that have been very helpful for me.
Andrew Skurka's blog - Has a lot of great information in it. If you have some extra cash I highly recommend his book The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide
Paul's blog - Gives a different perspective on things. Has budget friendly lists to work with.
I also have really liked the reviews from Man Makes Fire it has helped me tremendously with my gear selection.
A 4-day training schedule?! Mine took 12 weeks! :-)
It's possible your pace was simply too high, causing you to deplete your glycogen stores. How did you choose your goal pace?
Did you refuel and rehydrate during your first marathon? Can you give details, e.g. how many gels or sports drinks you consumed during the race? A common recommendation is to take one gel per half hour if you're drinking water, or less if you're drinking sports drink.
What plan did you follow? What was your peak weekly mileage? Increasing your weekly mileage is the most straightforward way to improve marathon success. If you have time to run 5-6 days per week, check out the Hansons Method. They emphasize high mileage, but mostly easy runs.
I submit Mastering Mountain Bike Skills as a complimentary book.
One book to keep your bike in shape and another to help you get the most out of it.
Just Ride: A Radically Practical Guide to Riding Your Bike [Paperback]
http://www.amazon.com/Just-Ride-Radically-Practical-Riding/dp/0761155589
Here is most of my library, broken down, with links and some thoughts on each.
Karate Specific
Kobujutsu Specific
Other Martial Arts
Health and Anatomy
EDIT: I can't believe I forgot this one...
Oh I’m sorry. I wasn’t clear I was referencing Drill to Win by Andre Galvao
Drill to Win: 12 Months to Better Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981504485/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_d62GDbCB9BCB3
I just wanted to reply for those people who do not understand what "BtGB" means:
Building the Gymnastic Body: The Science of Gymnastics Strength Training. Author: Christopher Sommer.
Here's a link to the Amazon page for the book:
You may want to search for it elsewhere to compare prices.
Is this the same book? "Building the Gymnastic Body: The Science of Gymnastics Strength" http://www.amazon.com/Building-Gymnastic-Body-Gymnastics-Strength/dp/0982125305/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1346615451&sr=8-2&keywords=Building+the+Gymnastic+Body
Well, I'm just a beginner, so take what I say with a grain of salt...
That said, this book is what my instructor recommends. He's trained with the authors, and they use that book at my studio (the instructors do). I bought it, and it's quite well laid out. Shouldn't be too complicated to follow.
Also, there are a lot of good videos here to go along with the book so you see it it action.
Really you're going to want a partner if possible. If you can find one buy a couple pairs of gloves, a tombstone and a kickshield (my studio uses all revgear products, rebranded as krav maga worldwide) and practice. I actually have bought a tombstone and kickshield and I do some practice on weekends when I can convince my girlfriend to stop doing forms (she's a TKD BlackBelt) and hit or hold things.
The studio instruction helps immensely, but you could progress significantly without it.
The Squared Circle: Life, Death, and Professional Wrestling is a highly acclaimed book about the dirty underbelly of pro wrestling.
David Shoemaker's The Squared Circle: Life, Death, and Professional Wrestling may be one of the best books overall that I have ever read.
Two great books with excellent marathon training plans are:
Both have good intermediate plans in the ~50-55 mpw range that take 12-18 weeks. They also both contains tons of good info for a new marathoner.
Good luck!
The techniques behind Lachlan and Danaher's insanely tight triangles definitely have some universal principles. Ryan Hall also popularized the hamstring curl method. However I think Neil Melanson's book Mastering Triangle Chokes covers their variations in really great detail. It won't break the bank like Danaher's dvd. It also came out in 2013 so it goes to show that this information has been out for a while now.
If you like reading, here are a few other great books:
Training Essentials for Ultrarunning is what you want. It covers all the important things to be competitive and put together a great training plan. He's also a coach for many top level ultra athletes, like Timothy Olsen.
It doesn't provide out of the box plans, but it describes plan creation in details and with examples so you can make your own.
There are a variety of different training plans. The two I think are best are either Pfitzinger or Daniels depending on your preference.
Pfitzinger really pounds out the miles, but does so in a way that makes the miles count. There's a logic behind the madness. With Daniels the 2 quality workouts get really specific. The book goes into detail what the E, R, H, T, & M paces mean, why its important to run at each pace, and the logic behind the structure of the workouts.
tl;dr: I think you can improve a lot just with more knowledge. I reached APA7 pretty fast, despite a shitty stroke and bad habits, by just absorbing a ton of books, videos, and websites. I had to work on execution and fixing those habits to reach APA9 speed. At no point did I ever become any kind of serious tournament or money player, it's very possible to improve without doing those things, despite what "they" say. But there's a limit to how far you can go on knowledge only, you WILL need to practice and spend hours at the table, and you will need to enter pressure situations if you want to perform well in tournaments, league, etc.
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● Playing better players is a bit overrated - you don't just magically absorb someone's skills by playing against them. I'm not saying it's bad, but find people that are willing to teach and answer questions... don't just hit balls with someone and be their rackboy.
If you figure watching the better player shoot will help you learn, then you can double your learning by just watching 2 better players shoot against each other.
There's a lot to be said for shooting people who are very close to your level, or just a hair better. You both learn together, and (hopefully) talk things over and figure stuff out. And you both feel like you can win, which is important. It makes things more competitive. A lot of people improve simply because their ego can't tolerate losing to 'that one guy'.
● People will also tell you that you need to just enter a bunch of tournaments, or gamble. That's only half-correct. Tournaments train one specific skill - handling pressure. They don't teach you stuff like advanced cueball control, or how to compensate for english, or how to aim a kick shot. You don't get those skills just because you paid your $20 and now you need them to win.
● So how do you get better? Well, there are two areas where everyone could stand to improve - knowledge and execution.
Of these two things, knowledge is much easier to get. You can get it from the internet, books, or by watching and talking to those local pros. It's free/cheap, and takes very little effort... there's no reason you can't max out your knowledge ASAP.
The trick is to make sure you get correct knowledge, because the pool world is unfortunately full of bad info. I wanna recommend some books which I know are good, because the info is easily tested and confirmed, and that's exactly what I did in a lot of cases.
Byrne's Standard Book of Pool and Billiards - comprehensive explanation of all sorts of useful concepts, explanations of how the balls will react on certain shots, and why, and how to take advantage of it... lots of specific shots to master... safety and runout strategy... pretty much everything you could need.
The 99 Critical Shots - If you want specific shots to practice, and a lot of the same useful info, but much shorter and cheaper... this is for you. As a 6 you maybe know most of this, but I bet you don't know all of it, and you can get a copy for $1.50.
If you feel like reading is for losers, you can learn off websites too -
Everything on Dr. Dave's website and videos is outstanding. Tested and proven both on paper, on video, and in the real world. http://billiards.colostate.edu/pool_tutorial.html ...see also http://billiards.colostate.edu/threads.html ...and http://billiards.colostate.edu/pool_secrets_gems.html .
Or, just watch his videos - it's great to actually see the info put into action: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrDaveBilliards
These tips I think are just about right for someone around your speed - https://www.reddit.com/r/billiards/comments/6oo5e7/tip_compilation_various_tips_kicking_systems/
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As far as execution goes, you do need to spend hours on the table. But before doing anything else, you want to first make sure you have good fundamentals and a normal, textbook stroke. I can't say it strongly enough:
IF YOU DON'T FIX YOUR BAD HABITS NOW THEY WILL FUCK YOU LATER.
I had several that I needed to unlearn, and they still screw up my game to this day. I wish I could go back in time and learn how to stroke straight, not spin the cue ball all the time, and develop a correct stance. Don't be me, get your bad habits and stance issues under control now. Everything after that will come much easier. Don't hesitate to pay for a lesson from a pro instructor to have them go over your stroke and fix any problems they see. If you don't wanna spend money, you can video yourself and try to evaluate it, or upload it here and we'll give you some feedback.
Other key things that helped me learn how to execute better:
● Get out of your comfort zone and try new things. Don't just stick to the shots you know, try new shots. That doesn't mean try 2-rail banks every time you step to the table, I mean try "new" shots that you know you need to master, but haven't yet.
For example, maybe you suck at jumping and this situation comes up where you're hooked on the 5. You might be tempted to just kick it, but you KNOW any pro player will jump this ball and make it. So suck it up and try the jump, even though you suck at it. You need that practice. Don't chicken out and kick just because you're scared of missing and losing.
Whatever shots you hate and you're tempted to avoid, make yourself do them. Hate shooting the CB off the rail with heavy inside spin? Of course you do, we all do. But there will be times when you have to do it, so when the situation comes up, don't avoid it.
● Practice while you play. When you shoot with friends for fun, don't just stick to the safe comfortable stuff because you're worried about losing. You gotta make self-improvement a higher priority than winning every rack. If you miss and lose, so what? It doesn't cost you anything.
You might think "I don't need to try that spin shot right now, I'll just hit 50 of them when I go practice on sunday afternoon". Don't kid yourself... most people don't have the discipline to do that. They either don't practice at all, or do it for a few weeks and then lose interest, or they forget about that spin shot they said they'd practice. Even if you DO practice religiously, you will probably spend far more hours playing than practicing. Don't let those hours be wasted by refusing to learn new skills.
● If you do drills, do them with a specific purpose. Don't ever just hit balls without a goal. You're too advanced for that to help you much. Work on a specific shot... rail cuts, thin cuts, long straight shots, position drills, banks, whatever. And keep track of your results, so you know if you're improving or not. For example, don't just bank 50 balls and say "ok I practiced banks". Keep track (you can use your phone) of how many you made out of 50. Is it more than you made last week? Or 5 weeks ago? If not, why not?
● If you miss a ball, set it up and shoot it again, and don't just shoot it until you make it once. Shoot it until you make it several times in a row.
● Always be paying attention to your fundamentals. Even if they're already pretty good, bad habits can creep in if you don't pay attention.
● Be careful of laziness and wishful thinking. I explain more on that here: https://forums.azbilliards.com/showpost.php?p=2429822&postcount=16
● For the jump specifically from 6 to 7, I'd say mastery of inside english and uncommon position routes is crucial. You gotta get good at moving the cue ball along the safest path. Good pool is identifying 10 potential fuckups and identifying the solution that should prevent at least 9 of them. That sometimes means moving the cue ball with funky english or more force than you're comfortable with.
Here are some example shots that hopefully show what I mean. Some may disagree with the routes or say "I'd do this instead" or "you could totally do the other route here" or whatever... that's fine, focus on the theory more than on whether everyone agrees which route is best.
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...ok, this thing is long enough. If you made it this far, I guarantee you'll be a 7 in less than 24 hours, or your money back :)
Byrne's New Standard Book of Pool and Billiards
Tor Lowry YouTube
I highly recommend getting Mastering Mountain Bike Skills.
Just Ride.
http://www.amazon.com/Drill-Win-Months-Brazillian-Jiu-Jitsu/dp/0981504485
The book has a 1 star review that confusingly says that it's a good book and well worth the money.
http://www.amazon.com/Building-Gymnastic-Body-Gymnastics-Strength/dp/0982125305
I learned too late to save me any money but if I knew then, or if the one thing I wish I'd known; go UL (ultra light). The lighter and smaller your kit the more places you can go. My current set up can be put into a backpack and making ten or twenty miles a day on trail. Put into water proof stuff sacks and strapped to my mountain bike or slid into the cargo holds of my kayak. Add my fly fishing kit and throw it all in my Jeep.
If this sounds good then I would read Andy Skurka's gear book.
I'd recommend picking up a few books. Ultralight Backpackin' Tips by Mike Clelland, and Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide by Andrew Skurka for starters. These will help you a ton.
Then, what was just said, ask yourself with each item, "Am I packing my fears?" "Do I really need this?" and "What would realistically happen if I left this at home?" I'm seeing a ton of unnecessary and/or redundant stuff, not to mention all the heavy stuff.
For example, paracord, multitool, lantern, lots of heavy stuff sacks, an ultra-heavy water reservoir, full bottle of soap (you only need a few drops of that stuff), 3 heavy knives (a tiny swiss army classic or even a razor blade would do the trick), tons of excessive, heavy and redundant clothing (use a simple, versatile layering system with no redundancy), etc. Your first aid kit weighs almost 13oz! You can easily make a good one for under 3. You have a space blanket and two redundant fire starters (emergency only items) when you are carrying a gas stove and a sleeping bag (actual versions of the things your survival kit is supposed to improvise). The list is quite long.
Also, I'd take a serious look at some of the UL/SUL hammock guys on YouTube and get some ideas from their videos on how to dramatically simplify and lighten your hammock system. It seems incredibly complicated and heavy to me, esp. based on what I've seen online from other Hammock guys. For instance, a +6oz gear pouch? A suspension system that weighs more than your actual hammock? Yikes. Definitely take a look at lots of the lighterpack links you see in people's flairs on here too and just get some ideas for how to simplify, reduce, and eliminate items in your gear list. YouTube is your friend. There are tons of UL and SUL guys on there who camp in Hammocks. Learn from their experience and save yourself from having to re-live their mistakes.
Good luck and have fun! I know it probably seems overwhelming now, but just whittle down one thing at a time and you'll get there. You're already off to a good start with having all your gear in a list online to create accountability and show you the true weights of everything. It's fun to see how light you can go with your gear list and your back will thank you for it!
As a newb, and with slightly different goals (more interested in motocamping, than backpacking, personally), I may be mistaken, but I don't think there is a list. Identify your goals and your needs, and that will inform your gear decisions.
I'd recommend checking out Andrew Skurka's book. It's well-written, and informative. https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Hikers-Gear-Guide-Second/dp/1426217846/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1505101910&sr=8-1
There's also some good info on his website if you want to save a few dollars (I haven't looked too much into the site, so I don't know how much the site and the book differ).
The sidebar here has some links that look really promising, and there are plenty of shake-down requests you can read to get an idea of what you might want.
https://www.amazon.com/Swim-Workouts-Triathletes-Practical-Endurance/dp/1934030759/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1523529405&sr=8-1&keywords=swim+for+triathlete
I really liked this book before I joined a Masters program. Good structure and nice planning.
IF you have a chance, grab a copy of Neil Melanson's Mastering Triangle Chokes.
It is literally the triangle bible....it must have 600 triangle setups from every possible position
http://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Triangle-Chokes-Submission-Grappling/dp/193660809X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1405011348&sr=1-1&keywords=mastering+triangle+chokes.
I highly suggest reading this book: http://www.amazon.com/Koerners-Field-Guide-Ultrarunning-Ultramarathon/dp/1937715221
It will provide you with way more information than I can. It even has training plans.
But, my advice to you is: just focus on finishing. It is your first ultra distance race, there is no need to go out super hard. Also: eat fruit, peanut butter, and other simple foods while training. These foods will be available at the aid stations during the race.
This is a pretty big topic and there is no one real answer for this, it will be different from person to person.
I would suggest reading How Bad Do You Want It?: Mastering the Psychology of Mind over Muscle by Matt Fitzgerald as this is pretty much the basis of his book.
Because the brain has a huge amount of control over your body (that's not meant as a sarcastic answer.) Read the book How Bad Do You Want It by Fitz for more. Essentially, the brain is acting as a limiter far before you're physically at the end.
https://www.amazon.com/Training-Essentials-Ultrarunning-Ultramarathon-Performance/dp/1937715450
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This is the only one I know of by a coach. The other ultra books are usually by elite athletes, which, while interesting, usually only offer up what has worked for them (which is not always the best idea for amateurs/not always backed up by data).
There are probably some more tips of course, but this could be a good start.
Check out the works from Robert Byrne, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Byrne_(author), if you would enjoy reading and watching instructional materials about pool. I don't know if there's anyone on the planet who knows more about the game than he does.
Here would be my recommendations:
Byrne's Standard Video of Pool Volumes 1, 2 and 5. (3 and 4 are trick shot videos so they're not that important). The only issue is that only 5 is on DVD. 1 and 2 are on VHS and you'll need to grab them used off Amazon or Ebay.
If you want to read I would suggest Byrne's New Standard of Pool and Billiards
These are the materials that helped me, hopefully they can help you too. Good luck!
This book helped me tremendously. It's not over-complicated and teaches you pretty much everything you need to know. I'm not a pro, but it seriously boosted my game. http://www.amazon.com/Byrnes-Standard-Book-Pool-Billiards/dp/0156005549
get this book for everything you could ever want to know about bike control
http://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Mountain-Skills-Brian-Lopes/dp/0736056246
i wish i had started learning how to wheelie, manual, bunny hop and jump earlier (I still am learning to manual and bunny hop). sounds scary, but i'm talking, like, 1 inch off the ground jumps is all you need to learn in the beginning to really learn better control over your bike, which translates to better control at other points on a trail and being more comfortable moving around in the cockpit. it's by no means the only factor in bike control, but it helps a lot
i've been riding for a little over a year, and i just wanted to hit the singletrack as often as I could, so i skipped spending time learning those things early on- i just sat in my saddle on the ride up and then got out of it on the way down, but it took me a long time to get used to moving around and feeling comfortable in the cockpit, which i would have learned earlier if i had started learning the stuff i mentioned earlier on. the more comfortable you are moving around on your bike, the more comfortable you will be pushing your bike's limits as you progress
Lot's a great wisdom in here to keep riding fun. — https://www.amazon.ca/Just-Ride-Radically-Practical-Riding/dp/0761155589
Put 'Em Down, Take 'Em Out: Knife Fighting Techniques From San Quentin is a masterwork on dirty knife fighting that is out of print.
Also, Rory Miller gets mentioned plenty on this sub, but I don't think there is a way to understate how important a book like Scaling Force is to a martial artist.
俺は最近これ読みました。レビューにある通り内容はパンフレットレベルだけど、ナイフの握り、ファイティングポーズ、ナイフを振る時の動作などひと通りの事は学べて、すぐに頭に入るのが良い。これでナイフ格闘の達人になるのは無理だけど、厄介な素人には一晩でなれるという感じ。素人を10人とか100人くらい集めて指導する時などに最適な本だと思う。オススメです。
http://www.amazon.com/Put-Down-Take-Out-Techniques/dp/0873644840
Sorry for the long post, I didn't realize it was going to be this big as I started writing. Hopefully it's not too rambling as it's now 1am and I'm tired. I am not going to put a TL:DR because I think the information is good. :)
Krav Maga would be a great foundation for a self defense course. It's practical in its usage. You remove the threat. I am unsure if there are any decent instructors of that in the area, others may have input on that.
The absolute best self defense is being aware. I helped teach a self defense class a few times back home. It was a pretty informal deal (like something you expressed no interest in), but the thing we stressed the most was being aware of...EVERYTHING.
A couple of things to consider while taking input from everyone:
My guess for the cost would probably be anywhere from 5-15 dollars a class, or 100 bucks per month-ish.
I just retook the CCDW class (carry concealed deadly weapons) class here in Kentucky. The class cost 75 dollars at TG&G. The class only allows you to apply for your concealed weapons license. It was very boring for the most part because they play a video of a lawyer reading you the actual law for a good portion of it. You also need to "qualify" by hitting a human sized target 11 times out of 20 at seven yards. They cover some basic gun maintenance and other stuff, but in no way does it prepare you for actually carrying a weapon. Once you get the documentation back from the state that says you took the class, you can apply for the license for another 66 dollars or so.
It is a crazy world that we live in. It is very sad that we need to go through such means to protect ourselves, our family, our friends, and even our possessions. The stuff you see in movies and on tv shows over dramatizes how things could go in your favor because you studied karate or kung fu.
A final note, that if you do take a martial art for a long time, but stop training, you will lose the quickness of it over time. I used to train 3-5 days a week with a group of friends and local cops. I have since gained some weight since I no longer train like I used to. I take this into account every time I even consider a situation that could occur.
I do think it would be fun to get a group to meet up once or twice a month and share knowledge and possibly some training. Boxing/karate/bjj/wrestling/self defense/etc. Everyone can have something they can input.
There are things you know you know... 1+1=2
There are things you know you don't know... square root of 1 is?
Then there are things you don't know you don't know... I wasn't even aware there was a hiking trail going from ME to CA.
Yeah, it can be hard finding out that 3rd one. As a college student have they taught you how to google?
I'm not joking: https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+hike+the+pacific+crest+trail
> Any tidbit of advice
Yes, read the PCTA's FAQ which answers all your questions... https://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/thru-hiking-long-distance-hiking/thruhiker-faq/
Read Ray Jardine's book: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Backpacking-Jardines-Lightweight-Hiking/dp/0963235931
Read the 1000's of other books on how to backpack.
Watch the tons of hiking "movies". https://www.backpacker.com/stories/the-best-books-movies-about-thru-hiking (that is a tiny portion of all the content out there)
Read the dozens of posts on this very forum posting gear lists (aka "shakedown") for their upcoming thru hikes: https://www.reddit.com/r/PacificCrestTrail/search?q=shakedown&restrict_sr=1&t=year
Read this forum's sidebar of links. One of the most helpful ones are these annual surveys of thru hikers: https://www.halfwayanywhere.com/pacific-crest-trail/
So I was drafting a blog post on books this weekend. Copypasta:
Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide - Andrew Skurka
Ultralight Backpacking Tips - Mike Clelland
Lightweight Backpacking and Camping - Ryan Jordan
Trail Life: Ray Jardine's Lighweight Bapackpacking
Beyond Backpacking: Ray Jardine's Guide to Lightweight Hiking
Galvao has a book which includes both solo and partner drills - http://www.amazon.com/Drill-Win-Months-Brazillian-Jiu-Jitsu/dp/0981504485
Jiu-Jitsu Brotherhood has a video of solo "animal" movements that I love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNJk_OEO5MU
The other thing I do when I'm off the mat for awhile is to keep watching videos of the basics/fundamentals while I'm out so at least I have rehearsed in my mind what all the details are for the stuff I already know how to do. I really like the videos by Saulo Ribeiro, Xande Ribeiro, and Ze Mario for this purpose, but there's plenty of free stuff on YouTube if you're not looking to invest in a DVD set.
Andre Galvao - Drill to Win
I used this book http://www.amazon.com/Building-Gymnastic-Body-Gymnastics-Strength/dp/0982125305 for some calisthenic training and a big part of the strength training is isolated holds (holding a levered position for a duration of up to 15 seconds) to build up strength.
Here is one option:
Pick up Andrew Skurka's book on gear.
The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide, Second Edition: Tools and Techniques to Hit the Trail https://www.amazon.com/dp/1426217846/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kbrSAbAWHJAHE
Complete Krav Maga is the book that I have, and very good it is too.
Read this book
Someone on here recommended The Furnam First program to me.
Here's a PDF
but I ended up picking up this book:
Run Less, Run Faster
I've only just started after doing a half marathon just a hair under 2hrs... my goal is to get a bit more comfortably under 2hrs now.
The main crux of it is pushing your body faster so it adapts to running faster. 3 runs a week: Speed run, tempo runs and long runs.
I did the first tempo run on Sunday and bailed after 2/3rd's because it was hot as shit and I couldn't do that pace in that heat. Did some speed work at the track this morning and bailed again after 2/3rd's because I had to get home and get the kids up!
I'm probably not selling it but the idea interested me so I'm going to keep going and see what happens... I have another half in December
Some questions in regards to the no stretch and no cool down: how are your performances? How much have you improved since you started running? Do you have any justifications for not? Also there is some research on the less is more theory. There is actually a whole book on it.. called [Run Less. Run Faster](
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1609618025/ref=mp_sim_p_dp_3?pi=SL500_SY125&qid=1347257908&sr=8-1)
I think this article is great. The author asks a lot of interesting questions. Then he postulates some theories around what is known and what is practiced. I'd love to see some research on the cool down effect planned over a periodized season. I would think the people who put in cool downs after intervals, tempos, races, etc will be more prepared for end-season tapers and championships than their non-cooling down counter part.
This book
Though designed for triathletes, it actually has a wide variety of workouts. I found it great at offering a structure and variety. I did about every workout in the book before I joined a masters team.
Best part about the book, it can get wet! So can bring it poolside.
UK store links for those interested.
There are some plans in the following two books:
I personally didn't follow any plan but made sure for the training to be specific - on trails similar to what I expected in the race and with similar elevation gain per mile. I focused on back to back long runs on weekends, a lot of climbing, and less on the distance. I don't think I ever did more than may be 45-50 miles per week for any of my 50 milers or 100K races but made sure to hit close to 8,000-10,000 ft of gain per week on my peak weeks.
For my first 50-miler, I used Hal Koerner's plan that can be found in the back of his book--and also with a quick Google search.
Basically, his plan had me doing an hour of running each day (6-9miles) during the week. And, then the weekends were back-to-back long runs.
I usually run everything under 12miles at about a 7min/mile clip. On the weekends, I'd find my way to the trails and work on slowing down and just covering the mileage, but even then, my pace was no slower than 10min/mile.
Since I live in such a flat location, I told myself I would run faster each run to make up for the lack of elevation & altitude training. And, it worked. I got to the start line on race day and felt amazing. I finished that day and my legs still felt really great (I had other issues, but it was due to my poor eating). If you need a race recap, here's mine.
I would highly suggest Hal's plans, as I just used his to attempt my first 100-miler in September. I had to quit at mile-77 with a pretty badly sprained ankle, but my legs were feeling great. I really think his plans are quite good. I'm modifying his 100-mile plan right now to take another shot at 100-miles in December.
If it were me I would stop running if it hit more than a 2 on the pain scale. Maybe see a Dr. or PT to at least be sure you're not doing damage?
If you just want to gain mental toughness I would highly recommend this book.
Grab Jason Koop’s book, Training Essentials for Ultrarunning: How to Train Smarter, Race Faster, and Maximize Your Ultramarathon Performance
Former 400: 52, 800: 156, 1609: 427 runner here.
I'm guessing your season starts in about March so I wouldn't make any big changes. Running miles in the morning can be useful if you're prepared for it. I'd be interested in what your mileage is before recommending doing morning runs.
Calisthenics is a great idea, getting more speed is always a plus. Coach jay johnson is great for strength training for running. http://coachjayjohnson.com/
I'd make the calisthenics apart of your weight lifting routine. Also be careful with the weight lifting if you are inexperienced. Lifts that are good for the 800 are important to do properly. Squats, cleans etc. I'd stick to box jumps, weighted step ups, calf raises, air squats, lunges (weighted or not weighted), push ups/pull ups.
Sleep, i'm sure you've heard it but this is pivotal.
Stretching is another one that can get overlooked.
I wouldn't do anything to crazy 2 months out. But after your season is over I'd take a look at some different training books. Jack Daniels book or peter coe's book and take some advice from those.
https://www.amazon.com/Winning-Running-Successful-Racing-Training/dp/1852239972
https://www.amazon.com/Daniels-Running-Formula-3rd-Jack-ebook/dp/B00F0X7U2S/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1485570976&sr=1-1&keywords=daniels+running+formula
> In short, any rep range will build some strength, hypertrophy and endurance.
I think this is an incredibly important statement. As a runner for over 30-years now I've had many people tell me things like "yeah but that's just building endurance" which is totally false. As I got in to better running shape my speed and strength naturally increased as well. No, running 5-milers isn't the most efficient way to train for the 100m but yes your speed at the 100m will increase (up to a point) as you get in to better distance shape.
Citation: https://www.amazon.com/Daniels-Running-Formula-Jack-ebook/dp/B00F0X7U2S
Pfitzinger has similar plans that are specifically for 5ks.
Read Pfitzinger's Faster Road Racing, have some coffee, go to the gym and get on an spinbike, swim and work on that core that always gets overlooked.
For better or worse I've become sort of a follower of Pete Pfitzinger. His book Faster Road Racing has become my go to resource for all things training. His break down of nutrition is only 1 chapter but I found it very helpful when I transitioned off of a Keto diet and into fueling my running. It also explains each type of run. The reason for each type of run. The proper paces and goals for each. I use the Half Marathon training plan as my daily schedule. Following this plan and the information in the book I've gone from a 2:20:xx half in May, to a 2:09:xx in July to progression runs under 2:00:xx a few weeks ago. I'm hoping to go sub 1:55:xx in 3 weeks but we'll have to wait and see on that one.
There are also some other books that come highly recommended on the nutrition front. Racing Weight by Matt Fitzgerald comes to mind first along with all of it's follow up cook books and web sites. I don't buy into all of his ideas but a lot of people do and some of it is really pretty sound advice.
Do they have Faster Road Racing on Kindle?
Edit: It would appear as though they do
I'm a runner who lifts, though I still haven't found my optimal balance between the two. I tend to focus on lifting in the winter, and running in the warmer months.
For lifting, I've had good success building a base with SL followed by Texas Method, though I've found my upper body numbers tend to stall quickly. I think I need more volume to keep making progress. When it comes time to up the number of running days I'm considering making a switch to 5/3/1 or another 4 day split because last summer I found my legs couldn't handle rep maxes on Friday, followed by long runs on Saturday. I just wasn't recovering fast enough.
When it comes to running, everyone always plugs Higdon and his plans. I agree they're good for beginners, but once I had a couple of races under my belt I really learned a lot from Daniels and Hudson & Fitzgerald. I think both books are really worth it it you're looking to become a better runner.
Read Daniels' Running Formula, especially Chapter 10: 1,500 to 2-Mile Training.
https://www.amazon.com/Byrnes-Standard-Book-Pool-Billiards/dp/0156005549
You're using your muscles differently that you are use to as well. Your road riding style is constant effort for long distances, where mountain biking is a lot of peak effort for short distances alternating with constant effort on the flats and lower pedaling effort on the downs.
You probably do some of the same things climbing and descending on the road, just not as pronounced as leaning forward on climbs and back on descents. Then there is turning which involves a lot of body movement on the MTB.
Generally I sit on extended climbs, but stand on short steep climbs since they usually follow a fast, short down and I'm already in the "attack" position.
If you haven't already, check out the book by Lee McCormick and Brian Lopes, Mastering Mountain Bike Skills. It's a pretty good read and helped me improve my mountain biking skills.
I highly recommend the book in the side-bar it goes over lots of little tips like this about weight distribution, when to brake, lean, etc. The book is really a great help in learning to ride safely while pushing your abilities.
Read this book. It's over there on the sidebar even. There's good stuff in there. Don't target fixate - trees are not magnetic, you should not run into them. Have fun! Oh, and don't wear spandex.
Sounds like you're a relatively new rider, welcome to the wonderful world of cycling!
The first bit of advice I can give you is to just ride. Get some clips, ride a lot, ask a lot of questions, and have fun.
Upgrades:
There's probably more but that should do but also read this book by Grant Peterson, it's a real good perspective to help get over the hump that you need better and just enjoy yourself.
Just Ride: A Radically Practical Guide to Riding Your Bike https://www.amazon.com/dp/0761155589/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_7ADExbKENM577
My favourite bike is still the fixed gear I got for £150 from eBay. And the most comfy trousers for cycling are hard-wearing slightly baggy walking trousers, IMHO.
I'm inclined to mock those weekend warriors in lycra on their £3000 carbon framed bikes that never get wet. They're called 'mamils' (middle aged men in lycra) in England. Seeing one up ahead on the road is like waving a starting flag; I have to catch and beat them.
Try reading Grant Peterson's book, if you haven't already.
Front shocks are a waste of money and needless weight for the kind of urban riding that I do.
As for true off-road mountain bicycling, Grant Petersen in his book "Just Ride" suggests that they are not necessary there, either, and I tend to agree. You are better off using skills to avoid bumps and obstacles. But I'm not a mountain bicyclist, so what do I know?
There are some golden rules here
https://www.amazon.com/Tao-Jeet-Kune-Do-Expanded/dp/0897502027
You did say each of my wishlists, right?
Here I go:
Thank you for this discussion. It's helped me get a bit off my chest. I hope you don't mind.
https://smile.amazon.com/Tao-Jeet-Kune-Do-Expanded/dp/0897502027
Bruce Lee said it. Why? Because when he beat up Wong Jack Man, he realized Wing Chun by itself sucked, because it probably turned into a slap match.
So he went and sought out how to create a method of fighting that worked for him.
It's why his most famous student has a black belt in BJJ, is a certified Muay Thai instructor and a fuck ton more credentials, and doesn't teach Wing Chun.
I had the same question recently. Apparently you can get it in your local library. I personally wanted to own it.
The Trail Life version is (from what I’m told) an updated version of Beyond Backpacking. Which you can get USED for around $10.
Here:
Beyond Backpacking: Ray Jardines Guide to Lightweight Hiking https://www.amazon.com/dp/0963235931/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_KECMDb5JW62JC
It’s worth getting. Even just for the first few chapters about Rays take on the compounding gear philosophy: lighter gear let’s you travel further which in turns changes your gear needs enabling you to carry less and in turn hike even further and more comfortably.
(Tbh IMO the book should be required reading for r/UL whether you agree with everything in there or not).
I highly recommend Galvao's book on movement and strength drills. http://www.amazon.com/Drill-Win-Months-Brazillian-Jiu-Jitsu/dp/0981504485
While you'll need some coaching from upper-belts at your school to critique your movement (it's hard to see/feel if you're doing them right), you'll be able to design a script of drills for yourself to fix all of your jiu jitsu shortcomings.
Ok. Well, he probably knows better than me.. If he was an olympic trainer/athlete, he should know what to use better.. This was also a useful resource for me, that your trainer should know and use if he really is an olympic athlete; https://www.amazon.co.uk/Building-Gymnastic-Body-Gymnastics-Christopher/dp/0982125305
Make your diet your foundation - your progress will be hindered without good nutrition.
MyFitnessPal is popular for seeing exactly what you're putting into your body. It's geared for weight loss, but still handy for anything nutrition-related - I use it to help manage a disease. It can even generate menu plans for you if you just want to set a target but not plan. The food database is massive, and you can add your own stuff to it as well if you have favourite meals or recipes.
For books, there's You Are Your Own Gym (challenging even at the basic level), Convict Conditioning (easier, but ramps up) and Building the Gymnastic Body. All three include all or mostly body weight exercises, and tend to be referenced a lot by body weight fitness enthusiasts. My personal preference is for the first book, but ymmv.
I also like Nerd Fitness, which includes a lot of home-based stuff.
EDIT: Greasemonkey will allow you to grab scripts to use with MyFitnessPal and alter it for specific types of diets and info, if you want to. I've seen scripts for keto, paleo and a few others. Not required, but kind of a cool option. The database also includes user recipes for all kinds of exercise/diet plans that you can add on.
Read Skurka gear guide before you buy anything & Ultralight Backpackin' Tips to get you in "UL mode', there rest will be sort of easy..
Learn to love trail runners - it changed everything for me
the bible
Your mileage may vary with that.
Perhaps a better option, I've always liked the idea of hanging topo-maps on my walls when they aren't in use, just never got around to buying an actual map (so much more convenient to print it from caltopo).
Most of the stuff you mentioned will depend on the hiker's personality and what they like - I don't have a use for keychains - even if they are cool, they will end up in a drawer and I won't feel bad about that. On the other hand, I would adore a book thats simply pictures of various trails around my area, doesn't even have to have words (though a rough idea of the area they were taken at sure helps for when I see those amazing views and want to go inspect up close). Still, my hiking buddy is the exact opposite.
^^You ^^seriously ^^can ^^never ^^go ^^wrong ^^with ^^park ^^passes ^^though
Try to get a curriculum list, which you can then use to look up youtube videos that demonstrate each listed technique. Sometimes you'll find a video from a different federation which will offer a variation on how your federation does a particular defense, which is always cool.
For KMW there is a book. The curriculum was heavily updated recently, so I would expect to see a new edition soon with all the updates. Still most everything KMW tests on is in it.
I'll sometimes browse through it at night to recap a technique we did that day, or to look up something I haven't done in awhile.
Not much else though. The best stuff is on Youtube, like AJ Draven's series he does for KMW.
The Masked Man writes for Grantland and wrote for Deadspin for a while. He just wrote a pretty awesome book last year called The Squared Circle
Peter Rosenberg is a hip hop DJ in New York who really likes wrestling and interviews wrestlers pretty frequently on youtube.
Jericho's two autobiographies are great. As for non-memoirs, check out David Shoemaker's "The Squared Circle: Life, Death and Professional Wrestling."
I really enjoyed The Squared Circle: Life, Death, and Professional Wrestling
It takes you through various periods of wrestling, from carnival days to the territories to the golden age as told by the wrestlers of those eras that have passed.
Running three days a week and cross-training at least two is the basis behind the book Run Less, Run Faster. The authors have you doing speed work on a track instead of the hills you're running, but you're fairly close to the "FIRST 3-plus-2" programme already. The book is not well-regarded by others on /r/running (in spite of the fact that the authors did studies which show it's effective) but I'm about twelve weeks into their "novice marathon" programme and it's treating my injury-prone legs very well.
You don't need to buy the book, the high points is that the two days a week of intense cardio will pretty much compensate for the aerobic base you normally achieve with extra miles at an easy pace.
Oh, and be sure not to do your long runs too fast. Run Less, Run Faster has them faster than most plans, it usually has you running them at only 9 to 28 seconds per kilometre slower than your marathon pace. But 6:30/km is only 7 seconds slower than your marathon pace for a 4:30 finish.
Look into a masters program/team. They take people of all levels, so don't be fooled by the masters name.
If you don't want to join a masters team or there isn't a swim team nearby, look into books or online workouts that cater to multiple weeks and variation. Before I joined a masters team, I was using Swim Workouts for Triathletes. I know you mentioned, you won't or can't do triathlons, but this book provides nice structured swim workouts.
Time to hit the pool! Google TI or "Total immersion" swimming, get goggles and cap, and check out "Swim workouts in a binder" http://www.amazon.com/Swim-Workouts-Triathletes-Practical-Endurance/dp/1934030759/
Swimming can be great cardio, it's low impact and doesn't put weight on your joints.
After you get your doctor's permission, of course.
Check out Hansons Marathon Method.
Higher weekly mileage than your typical beginner program and a much shorter taper and you don't ever come close to the full marathon distance in training.
No problem, you'll find a lot of people in the same boat as you (I sort-of was, once) on /r/advancedrunning, which is a really great sub with everyone from average runners who simply like following the sport, to sub-4 milers. Really excellent knowledge base there. You might also benefit from picking up a copy of a few running books, such as Daniels' Running Formula and Hanson's Marathon Method (valuable information here even if you don't have a marathon in mind). Both books include a lot of research, as well as training plans and information based on different coaching methods, both of which work well for different athletes.
No problem with waiting until January 2nd, but if between now and then you get the itch to run, I say just go with it.
I used the Hanson Marathon Method (HMM) for my second marathon. I did a much longer breakdown of how it went and my previous training here: http://www.reddit.com/r/running/comments/nb53z/44_minute_marathon_pr_after_following_the_hansons/c37q09f
TL;DR that long post: I didn't bonk at 16 and finished feeling as good as could be expected. After I found out there offered custom training schedule and such I started using their online coaching service. But, they've also published a book that I highly recommend.
http://www.amazon.com/Hansons-Marathon-Method-Renegade-Fastest/dp/1934030856
https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Triangle-Chokes-Submission-Grappling/dp/193660809X?crid=291V4UUD7YK9K&keywords=neil+melanson+mastering+triangle+chokes&qid=1540698197&sprefix=neil+melan%2Caps%2C203&sr=8-1&ref=sr_1_1
Do you like to read? Your story reminds me of some stuff from "How Bad Do You Want It?" and "Endure" - both great books.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1937715418/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_ns2pDbGKVMJXZ
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062499866/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_0s2pDbPW4EN5R
> I should probably train more
>I have no idea what I am doing
Learn how the body do and you'll thank yourself for it.
Before the snowfall I was doing a lot of trail running. Now that winter is full on I'm doing a lot of road running with some snowshoe running & snowshoeing up mountains in the Adirondacks thrown in on the weekends. My 50k training plan I based off the Ultraladies 50K training plans.
As for the reading, I'm devouring Jason Koop's Training Essentials for Ultrarunning. I'm usually reading nonfiction, Sarah Vowell's crass style and her blending of history and memoir make for entertaining reads. I'm looking forward to getting into her Lafayette in the Somewhat United States.
I think my problem was actually the opposite of what you describe, although the crux of the issue is the same. Trying to take in all of the calories via tailwind wasn't digesting well for me as things got hot (so intake slowed), which then meant I started lacking in electrolytes and actual fluid intake.
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So now when it starts getting hot (or right from the beginning if it's a really hot and muggy morning) I switch to putting plain water in my bottles, taking salt stick electrolyte chews regularly (but not as regularly as their dosage suggests, that's too much salt for me), and then getting calories from a variety of sources (gu, chews, pretzels, etc.). Learning how to adjust exactly how much I take in of each of these variables is still a learning/experience process, although there are general guidelines: https://trainright.com/iaaf-statement-nutrition-analysis-ultramarathon-runners/ to use as a starting point.
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Being able to tweak each of these variables independently helps me immensely the longer and hotter the runs get. If any particular source of calories isn't working well I can swap it out without any effect on hydration and/or electrolytes. And vice versa. The tailwind approach is great when things are going well, but it can quickly have a cascading effect because instead of just "oh I'm not getting enough calories" it is actually "oh I'm not getting enough calories or enough electrolytes or (potentially) enough water." Or as you said it could be too much of one of those things.
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Jason Koop talks quite a bit about all of this in his book Training Essentials for Ultrarunning if you're looking for something to read: https://www.amazon.com/Training-Essentials-Ultrarunning-Ultramarathon-Performance/dp/1937715450
The workouts in Daniels Running Formula are all time-based, that was what got me doing it. An added bonus I've realized is that running by time means you don't have to run the same routes consistently, you can change it up as much as you want and still get the same workout.
I've been playing for years. Few things that helped me... other than constant practice.
Read this: Byrne's Book of Pool and Billiards
This book explains tons of different 'pool' games, as well as theory and whatnot.
Watch this:Pool Hall Junkies If your not pumped for playing pool after watching this, you should just quit now.
Consider reading the below while watching. Great for beginners, but anyone would learn a lot from it, and it will really help you understand what you're watching for.
http://www.amazon.com/Byrnes-Standard-Book-Pool-Billiards/dp/0156005549/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1344037432&sr=1-1&keywords=byrne+billiards
Here is the mobile version of your link
To make things easy here it is.
I'm can't be bothered to argue this in-depth.
Dead-lifting static weight provides an insight into what I'm saying. You crouch in order to initiate the movement, right? Well, on a bike, you need limbs/back bent or you can't ride well.
Can you imagine surfing standing bolt upright? No way, doesn't make sense. For one thing, you'd be right at the end of your range of movement, and you're be unable to adapt to sudden forces. For another thing, the taller you're standing, the "tippier" you are. You're much less stable.
Actually, we're not talking about "slouching". Look at the legs of someone on a snowboard or doing martial arts. They stand under tension.
Can you link me a photo that demonstrates the correct riding position, as you see it?
Anyhow if you're really not comprehending this basic point, I'd recommend either this book, or this other book, or this video. If I don't convince you I would urge you to see what the experts have to say on the subject. If what I have to say comes as a surprise to you, I guarantee 100% you'll up your game with any of those instructional sources.
This. Try leaning forward more to give the front tire more traction. Also, if you are on your front brake at all it will cause it to lose traction and slide. Plus, you should buy this:Mastering Mountain Bike Skills It has all the answers to your questions.
Just Ride by Grant Petersen. Not specifically about bike commuting, but a good read.
Roads Were Not Built For Cars by Carlton Reid. Talks about the history of bicycles and their impetus for developing national road systems.
Effective Cycling by John Forester. Considered controversial by some in the Cycling community. Right or wrong, I think anyone trying to study city cycling should be familiar with his work.
Let me give credit where credit is due then:
Grant Peterson's Book "Just Ride"
> if you get a road bike, you will find it easier to transition to longer rides if you want to.
I see this advice here all the time, and I'm not sure I understand it. Yes, it's true that some people who get into cycling decide they want to do long rides. But I don't think everybody does, and it always seemed to me that buying the bike you need now, rather than buying a bike that's not optimal now but you might hypothetically need later (or not) is a poor way to go. I commute (about 30 miles a week or so) and ride my bike to do errands and get some exercise. I'm feeling good three months into a car-free lifestyle, and losing weight, but I have neither the endurance nor the interest to tackle really long rides. If that changes in the future, I can always buy a different (or second) bike.
OP, given your description of your riding goals, I'd be inclined to go with a hybrid bike. I have the women's Specialized Vita and it's perfect for the kind of commuting you're describing. Comfortable, not-too-aggressive riding posture, plenty of gears for hills and such, and putting a rack, panniers, fenders, etc. on it was no big deal. Plus, it wasn't that expensive, so I can save money for another bike if I decide I want one later. There's a men's version of this basic bike, but I forget what Specialized calls it.
I'd also highly recommend reading Just Ride, by Grant Peterson (who's apparently been in the bike business forever.) He argues that a lot of the biking technology, best practices, and conventional wisdom out there trickle down from the world of racing, and may not necessarily be good advice if your riding habits have a different goal than racing. I don't agree with everything he says (he's a bit down on cycling as exercise) but reading this book really helped me shift what I was focusing on in my gear choices and riding habits. I may not be fast, and I'm definitely not riding 100 miles in a weekend, but I'm enjoying my bike a lot more.
There's also a great section on knives in Meditations on Violence by Rory Miller. The point he makes is that the idea of a kali/escrima/whatever knife fight, two opponents squaring off armed equally is very rare, and often a kind of "monkey dance" social ritual rather than a real attempt to kill. The person who wants to kill you with a knife won't let you see it until it is inside you. I'd also recommend you check out Knife Fighting Lessons From Folsom Prison for a study on actual knife violence.
Really good book on knife fighting written by the masters of knife fighting.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0873644840?pc_redir=1404797546&robot_redir=1
Here is the mobile version of your link
Bruce Lee pretty much invented MMA. His style was called Jeet Kune Do. He took the best parts about each form of fighting and incorporated it into one style. https://www.amazon.com/Tao-Jeet-Kune-Do-Expanded/dp/0897502027
I can't much comment on minimal bike touring, but I can suggest this book by Ray Jardine. It details his method for hiking the US triple crown (about 12,000 km) with something like a 10 pound base weight.
He suggests things like a tarp instead of a tent, a quilt instead of a sleeping bag, and dozens of other things. Might be worth a read for some ideas.
This is the early edition I have, which is the one I'm referring to in terms of historical context. Years later he released an updated edition of it with some changes and a different title. If I remember right, it's less focused on PCT planning and more about taking his philosophy on any trail. Then years later he released a version of that one with color photographs and a few more updates and a new title. So it depends on if you want the version with historical interest or the one with more updated info or the one with updated info and color photographs.
All the data says pepper spray is more effective than guns in bear attacks, so I'd lose that right quick. Second, read Ray Jardine, Justin Lichter, and Andrew Skurka.
http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Backpacking-Jardines-Lightweight-Hiking/dp/0963235931/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1341345684&sr=8-2&keywords=ray+jardine
http://www.amazon.com/Trail-Tested-Thru-Hikers-Insights-Backpacking/dp/0984855009/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1341345701&sr=1-1&keywords=trail+tested
http://www.amazon.com/The-Ultimate-Hikers-Gear-Guide/dp/1426209207/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1341345724&sr=1-1&keywords=andrew+skurka
You will find every suggestion we could come up with on here and more. Personally I find ponchos to be a shitty option, and sleeping bags and quilts are very nice. If you're on the Kenai, you will want a bugproof shelter, too.
Yes, buy a foam roller.
Also, doing jiu jitsu specific drills will certainly help in live rolling. Consider picking up
Andrew Galvao: Drill to Win: 12 Months to better Jiu Jitsu
Check out this book.
http://www.amazon.com/Drill-Win-Months-Brazillian-Jiu-Jitsu/dp/0981504485/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1345999434&sr=1-1
I have and throughly recommend the following:
Jiu-Jitsu University
Drill to Win
Advanced Brazilian Jiujitsu Techniques
Are you male or female? I'm an adult male that wants to take gymnastics classes. What should I look for in picking a gym and instructor? Are the horrible wrist pushups really necessary for building up the wrists? Have you read Building the Gymnastic Body by Coach Sommer? If so, what did you think of it?
Yup. You can read the reviews on Amazon for it which say the same thing:
https://www.amazon.com/Building-Gymnastic-Body-Gymnastics-Strength/dp/0982125305/
Never Gymless
Building the Gymnastic Body
Convict Conditioning
These all have routines in them. Or you can ask at /r/bodyweightfitness.
Hey OP, I know this is late but the book you used, "Building the Gymnastics Body: 7 Summits!" is that the same as building the gymnastics body: The Science of Gymnastics Strength Training? I plan on phasing my barbell workouts to gymnastics because that seems more fun. Thanks in advance!
I was in a similar position four years ago. For some things I regretted not going lighter, for other things I regretted not getting something more durable and functional. But for the most part I was and am happy with my gear.
Some random tips I wish I knew 4 years ago.
I saw it on sale at Amazon today.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1426217846
I second corduroyblack's advice. If you want some reading material to review techniques between classes, I recommend Complete Krav Maga and Black Belt Krav Maga.
Again, nothing beats practice, and you won't learn by reading alone.
Complete Krav Maga - Darren Levine
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Complete-Krav-Maga-Self-defense-Techniques/dp/1569755736/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1312127017&sr=8-1
And my instructors are a part of Krav Maga Global, but their website doesn't give too much info:
http://krav-maga.com/exclusive-krav-maga-training/grading-system
Are there any Krav Maga books that you would recommend?
I used to do Tae Kwon Do (for fitness, flexibility etc not self defense) I am looking to get back into something but with more of a focus on self defense.
How about:
http://www.amazon.ca/dp/1569755736?tag=kramagtorfigf-20&camp=213385&creative=390985&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=1569755736&adid=0FEAABCS2DVJZEMH21MH&
Thanks for the advice, and as for learning Krav on your own-- There is a book available written by Darren Levine, called Complete Krav Maga that I have have, which is great; especially for review. Darren does a great job thoroughly going through the curriculum, but like anything else, could never match having an instructor. I'm sure teaching yourself some of the level 1 techniques, such as basic combatives and proper fight stance correctly is possible. However, any of the more advanced techniques such as ground fighting and especially weapon defenses/combatives, having a teacher's supervision is crucial.
haven’t read it but i heard squared circle by david shoemaker is good!
also Death of WCW by Bryan Alvarez if u want history on WCW!
this book has some pretty good detail on the olden days of professional wrestling.
If you're regularly running a sub-30 5k, you'll be fine to step up the distance. I'd recommend Run Less, Run Faster; with paces programmed from your best 5k time, 3 x runs per week (fartlek, tempo, long) and 3 x cross training days, I found it the perfect way to train for longer distances.
The usual rule of thumb for marathon training is 50 miles per week at the height of your training. If you can't reach that during the week because of commute times and such, I would just run like you do for your half marathons during the week and make sure you really utilize the long run over the weekend.
Long runs are the most important training run for a marathon. During your training if you can hit between 20-24 miles consistently for a few weeks then you should be fine for a marathon.
I hesitate to say you should run to work because carrying too much stuff while running may change your gait too much and end up in an injury.
The hardest part of marathon training is reaching the starting line injury free.
You should also read the book run less run faster.
http://www.amazon.com/Runners-World-Faster-3-Run---Week/dp/1609618025/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457113381&sr=8-1&keywords=run+less
It doesn't detail a marathon training plan, but it does cover interesting research where runners would only run 4 times a week and make improvements on their mid to long distance race times.
A quick summary is, the most important runs during your week are, the long run, and interval training/speed work.
Awesome you'll do great! The two books I used to get an idea of my custom training plan were https://www.amazon.com/80-20-Running-Stronger-Training-ebook/dp/B00IIVFAEY , Runner's World Run Less, Run Faster: Become a Faster, Stronger Runner with the Revolutionary 3-Run-a-Week Training Program https://www.amazon.com/dp/1609618025/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_tgoNybD4BWG66 and you could use the running chapters from Be Iron Fit: Time-Efficient Training Secrets For Ultimate Fitness https://www.amazon.com/dp/1599218577/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_AhoNybMDF2E54. I'd recommend reading and then blending to make a plan that works for you. I didn't agree with all the run fast tips so blended with others. Also try and get these in paperback as there are charts and such that are hard to read via ebook version.
Good luck!
Maybe check out Run Less, Run Faster 3+2 plans? I had to wrestle with the same sort of question as my main race this year will be age group nationals (olympic distance) in August.
However, I still wanted to PR in the marathon this April. Last year I followed a similar schedule but dropped biking and swimming completely with around 7 weeks left before the marathon. This year I've just boosted the volume significantly. With six weeks left I'm just over where I was last year for running mileage, but my overall training volume is significantly higher (137.25 hours compared to 94.25 hours over the first 13 weeks of training). This equates to an approximate increase of 3.25 (7.25 to 10.5) hours per week. I've also dropped intensity significantly, adopting a more polarized approach.
We'll see how it goes.
Another good option: Swim Workouts for Triathletes: Practical Workouts to Build Speed, Strength, and Endurance (Workouts in a Binder) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1934030759/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ZNy6xbPRZRBBQ
Grab your self a book..
http://www.amazon.com/Swim-Workouts-Triathletes-Practical-Endurance/dp/1934030759/186-7165363-8813231?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0
( This particular one is all free-style.. but you should get the point )
This Book gives some structured workouts
You're probably OK distance-wise, you need speed.
I would find the lowest-level plan you can that includes some speedwork.
I like Hanson's: http://www.hansons-running.com/training-plans/beginner-training-plan/
Book: http://www.amazon.com/Hansons-Marathon-Method-Renegade-Fastest/dp/1934030856
Long Slow Distance burns a higher percentage of body fat as fuel.
NOTE: I did NOT say "Burns ONLY stored body fat as fuel." At 60% V02 max, your body utilizes stored fat for 45% of it's fuel vs 55% carbs. At 80% VO2 max, your body relies much more stored muscle glycogen: 75% vs only 25% stored fat.
Which makes sense. The more intense the run, the quicker the muscles need fuel so the body utilizes a higher percentage of easy to reach glycogen. For slower, less intense run, the body can utilize more fat for fuel.
Taken from the Hansons Marathon Method
I used Hanson's to train for my first marathon. I thought it was a good plan and would recommend it. You can find the basic plan outlines online but I'd recommend reading the entire book as they go into the individual workouts in more detail.
http://smile.amazon.com/Hansons-Marathon-Method-Renegade-Fastest/dp/1934030856/
I follow the Hanson Running Method for Marathon based off http://www.amazon.com/Hansons-Marathon-Method-Renegade-Fastest/dp/1934030856
If anyone is interested to run a Marathon in less than 4:15:00 in April, can follow https://www.google.com/calendar/ical/0p8c4ojstad9eqqllqa7gln4f4%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics
https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=0p8c4ojstad9eqqllqa7gln4f4%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York
The calendar is still WIP and will update with pace info in sometime, so downloading the iCal after a week will be more useful
I would suggest that you use a plan, it will help you not overdo, something quite common when you start running.
I've used Hanson marathon program (https://www.amazon.fr/Hansons-Marathon-Method-Renegade-Fastest/dp/1934030856). There's plenty of others
It has good info and the programs are achievable. In my case, I shaved off 30 minutes from my usual time on marathon. The biginner plan is good too
when you train for a marathon, the fact that you're fine to do more one day doesn't mean you should. It's a construction, you build up capacities, speed, strengh, endurance... Rest and easy days are part of your training.
For example, If you do an interval run, something that improve your maximum speed, the next day, you shouldn't do a long run, otherwise, you'll just hurt yourself. But instead, do an easy slow run
Also, if you have knee problems, check if your shoes are right for the job or if they're dead.
When I did my first race, I was 110kilos, my shoes were for some guy weighting 70... It didn't end well
They just did a new printing and it's like 27 bucks now. I grabbed it just because I know at some point I'm going to want to get dope with it, and this is the cheapest it's gonna get. Did finish my first triangle in ages though, so thumbs up.
https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Triangle-Chokes-Submission-Grappling/dp/193660809X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496117512&sr=8-1&keywords=mastering+the+triangle
The whole asshole thing is possible. I'm super friendly, but I'm sure there's a handful of people who only took away negative impressions of me from short interactions, and if I was famous they'd remember "Oh yeah so and so is a dick," whenever I was mentioned.
https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Triangle-Chokes-Submission-Grappling/dp/193660809X
Ask, and ye shall receive. It was out of print when i first looked for it, but last week, this appeared in my Amazon feed. New editions, ~$26.
Neil Melanson's Mastering Triangle Chokes
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Hopefullly its cheaper somewhere else then Amazon: https://imgur.com/a/5UExkq9
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For those who dont want to hit the link:
Amazon has it listed for: 3,214.79
This book?
https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Triangle-Chokes-Submission-Grappling/dp/193660809X
Check out Neil Melanson’s book “Mastering Triangle Chokes”.
His setups are awesome, but the biggest take away for me - and this applies to all sub setups, not just triangles - is his philosophy of giving your opponent a problem to solve. Their reaction to solving that problem will have them give you the setup.
Here’s Neil demoing this - hand choke setup for the triangle.
Ryan Hall calls this “your money or your life”. The hip bump triangle is an example of this. The hip bump forces them to post, to prevent getting swept. Posting puts their arm a long way from their body, giving you the leg-through triangle setup.
Anyone who has been doing bjj for more ham a few months will recognize undisguised and unforced setups a mile away, and shut them down.
Sitting beside me while I'm in work today;
x1 Blue Belt.
x1 Ankle brace/sock thing.
x1 Manto Shorts.
x1 Grey Lidl (or maybe Aldi) Rashguard/Compression top.
x1 Black Lidl (or Aldi) Spats/Compression leggings.
x1 Red T-shirt.
x1 Black tracksuit pants
x1 Red Flipflops
x1 Gumshield
x2 Grip tape
x1 Padlock and key
x1 1L bottle of water
x1 Mastering Triangle Chokes
x1 Bag of Jelly babies.
x? Multiple plasters of various sizes
x1 Pair of runners
Only difference is if it's gi or (tonight) no-gi.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/193660809X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520313950&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=neil+triangles&dpPl=1&dpID=51nbY6G%2BgmL&ref=plSrch
I haven't read it, but I would check this one out: https://www.amazon.ca/Koerners-Field-Guide-Ultrarunning-Ultramarathon/dp/1937715221
I have read "Daniels' Running Formula" which is very very good: https://www.amazon.ca/Daniels-Running-Formula-3rd-Jack/dp/1450431836/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1469153523&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=Daniels+runnnig
I also recommend "Advanced Marathoning" which is a better all purpose "how to be a runner" book than Daniels, but a bit less scientific.
Both have training plans for beginners. And like people mentioned: getting good quickly is easy... it's not getting hurt that is tough!
I too agree with /u/DieRunning. I would only add you could always pick up Hal Korners book, Field Guide to Ultrarunning. He gives some quick tips along with two training plans.
http://www.amazon.com/Koerners-Field-Guide-Ultrarunning-Ultramarathon/dp/1937715221
From my reading of this book the optimal negative stimulation is not external but internally.
What is it you dread deep down the next time you do a task?
Understand that things won't get any easier and your current task is already the "easy mode" to the task you are already doing so set your expectations/fear towards "bracing" yourself for the next task and not the current one.
This assumes you have a competitive mindset and if that doesn't work, picture yourself in a negative manner. Have interviews with your negative self. Visualize fat you and asks questions like, "What went wrong? What would you have done a couple of months ago?"
Sometimes it all comes down to how you use a tool rather than what tool to have.
For example, you could create a group in WeDo and title it Dialogue with my Fat Self or if you prefer Oberon_Swanson's advice: Interview with Myself 10 years from now and on it create a habit of talking to my self today or a task of Speaking with my Clone after I tried out x diet after he didn't try it out.
The possibilities are endless as far as negative stimulation goes.
You could create an entire fat avatar habits in Habitica or you could set massive slices of negative habits with a sliver of positive mindset in Goalscape Connect
What it comes down to theory wise is that you have to define an identity that would push you in the opposite direction and until you figure that out, all the tools and techniques won't convince your subconscious to "run away".
READ THIS BOOK
Congrats on making more time to run and getting into the trail and ultra scene. I would encourage you to get out as many races as you can in a volunteer, crew and pacer role and learn from others in the sport. Be patient in your progress. remember endurance training (and ultrarunning) takes years and decades to build. SO, just be patient with progress. there are a number of good books an resources out there including my book and blog as well as ultrarunning magazine.
Yeah, a quick ultrasignup search for central Ohio only gave me two spring ultras and they were both closer to Cleveland.
I've read both of those books. I like Powell's more. Koerner is obviously a great runner but his plan was intimidating to me when I read it. Krissy Moehl has a "beginner ultra" book, too, but I haven't read it. I just read Jason Koop's book as well. That's more about specific ultra training than the other books. My advice is really to just keep reading and running. The more knowledge you have the better off you'll be.
No, dont do that.
Buy this - https://www.amazon.com/Faster-Road-Racing-Half-Marathon-ebook/dp/B00LPICJ82
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LPICJ82/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
I liked this book and I know there is some chatter about style differences between Hal and Pfitzinger.
Going from 17:20 to 16:30 is a much bigger jump than 19 to 17:20 but adding tempo and interval sessions to your week should help push you through 17 at least.
Take a look at Faster Road Racing which has some good plans and guidance you will find helpful.
I was in your shoes 25 years ago, and picked up Byrne's standard book of pool and billiards, and it was excellent. I have given copies out over the years to friends who wanted to learn. I still own a copy myself. Check it out: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0156005549?pc_redir=1411030730&robot_redir=1
As a Christian, I am obligated to mention the Bible.
Complete Krav Maga is very good as well: http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Krav-Maga-Self-Defense-Techniques/dp/1569755736/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1334774982&sr=8-1
If it's the only thing you do -like a Strava-denizen- then yes:
http://semiprocycling.com/the-dangers-of-long-term-endurance-exercise
http://breakingmuscle.com/cycling/cycling-might-be-bad-for-bone-health
http://www.amazon.com/Just-Ride-Radically-Practical-Riding/dp/0761155589