Athletic Bot tag:www.athleticbot.com,2008-09-16:/blog//138 2010-02-10T05:59:03Z Athletics, sports, and exercise. Movable Type 4.32-en Shoveling Work Out tag:www.athleticbot.com,2010:/blog//138.20221 2010-02-10T05:56:56Z 2010-02-10T05:59:03Z I try to keep myself active. I ride my exercise bicycle, I lift a free weight, and I walk a lot, weather permitting. This past weekend, the snow came down in droves here in Bethesda, Maryland. Normally I would hunker... Albert I try to keep myself active. I ride my exercise bicycle, I lift a free weight, and I walk a lot, weather permitting.

This past weekend, the snow came down in droves here in Bethesda, Maryland. Normally I would hunker down, go online, and work like crazy since I'm a software developer.

This time, however, there was a blackout. So, no work! Thanks to my sister, I found a friend with electricity and decided to dig out my car and go leech off their juice.

Well, my neighbors found a friend in me and my shovel! Actually, its a communal shovel, but I happen to wield it well. So another neighbor and I shoveled out several cars over the course of a few hours. It was great weather and an awesome workout.

The day after, my muscles were more sore than I can ever remember! Tonight I took a long bath, and it felt awesome. I love getting in a workout and accomplishing something useful at the same time.

]]> Congratulations to the Saints! tag:www.athleticbot.com,2010:/blog//138.20218 2010-02-09T15:57:26Z 2010-02-09T15:59:48Z The Saints played an awesome game last Sunday! I didn't think I was going to get to see the game because I had no power due to the crazy Mid-Atlantic blizzarf, but I found some friends with electricity and got... Albert The Saints played an awesome game last Sunday! I didn't think I was going to get to see the game because I had no power due to the crazy Mid-Atlantic blizzarf, but I found some friends with electricity and got to join in on the fun.

My power came back on a day after the Superbowl and so I finally got around to eating my shrimp etouffe from Trader Joe's. Tasty!

]]> Go Saints! tag:www.athleticbot.com,2010:/blog//138.20137 2010-01-24T23:47:49Z 2010-01-25T03:20:09Z I have to root for the Saints during these championship league games. First off, my cousin went to college at Loyola in New Orleans. Second, the Saints have yet to win a Superbowl. In light of the tragedy of Hurricane... Albert I have to root for the Saints during these championship league games.

First off, my cousin went to college at Loyola in New Orleans. Second, the Saints have yet to win a Superbowl.

In light of the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina, I feel like they deserve a win.

Sure, Favre is a sure favorite, but the team trumps the player in my opinion.

UPDATES:

  • Nice run.
  • Saints are headed to the SUPERBOWL!
]]> Good Football Day tag:www.athleticbot.com,2010:/blog//138.20118 2010-01-24T12:14:10Z 2010-01-24T12:23:53Z Its Sunday, January 24 today, and its a "good day for football" where the division championships will get decided and the Superbowl competitors. First off today is the the AFC championship at 3PM with the Colts battling the Jets,... Albert

Its Sunday, January 24 today, and its a "good day for football" where the division championships will get decided and the Superbowl competitors.

First off today is the the AFC championship at 3PM with the Colts battling the Jets, and then the NFC tonight at 6:30PM with the Saints battling the Vikings.

The Patriots are not playing today, so I have no personal stake in the games, but it should be some good entertainment anyway. My cousin Michael went to Loyola in New Orleans so I guess I'll root for the Saints.

]]> Hoyas Basketball Game tag:www.athleticbot.com,2010:/blog//138.20115 2010-01-23T22:47:53Z 2010-02-03T02:10:31Z I had an awesome day today because I got to see Georgetown play basketball against Rutgers at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. It was really fun, but Georgetown really cleaned Rutger's clock. We left during the third period... Albert 20100124_hoyas_ticket.jpg

I had an awesome day today because I got to see Georgetown play basketball against Rutgers at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. It was really fun, but Georgetown really cleaned Rutger's clock.

Verizon Center in Washington, DC

We left during the third period as Georgetown had about a forty point lead against Rutgers.

]]> M & T Bank Stadium tag:www.athleticbot.com,2009:/blog//138.19845 2009-12-18T02:25:14Z 2009-12-18T02:28:36Z Albert M and T Bank Stadium

Went to Baltimore yesterday to pickup a rocking horse my grandmother gave to my daughter for Christmas and took this picture of M & T Bank.

]]> Fell Out of Rhythm tag:www.athleticbot.com,2009:/blog//138.19211 2009-10-29T06:19:21Z 2009-10-29T06:22:55Z Grrr! I went traveling a few weeks ago, and have since gone on a couple of day and overnight trips, and for whatever reason I haven't found the time to do much exercising recently. At least I've been able to... Albert Grrr! I went traveling a few weeks ago, and have since gone on a couple of day and overnight trips, and for whatever reason I haven't found the time to do much exercising recently. At least I've been able to get outside for some walks with my daughter.

As much as I like to, traveling can be awfully disruptive to new routines. I'm going to try and get back into the swing of things, but at this time of year I always feel like I have to put off any new plans until next January.

]]> LA Boxing tag:www.athleticbot.com,2009:/blog//138.16592 2009-09-29T04:32:04Z 2009-09-29T04:33:06Z LA Boxing in DC: I like to box but I'm pretty wimpy at the same time. Its a tough sport!... Albert LA Boxing in DC:

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I like to box but I'm pretty wimpy at the same time. Its a tough sport!

]]> Six Hour Walk tag:www.athleticbot.com,2009:/blog//138.16443 2009-09-20T10:51:19Z 2009-09-20T10:53:06Z Yesterday I went for the longest walk I've ever been on. I walked for six hours throughout the District of Columbia - a trek that was long overdue. I took 200 pictures, got a little sunburned, got sushi, and my... Albert Yesterday I went for the longest walk I've ever been on. I walked for six hours throughout the District of Columbia - a trek that was long overdue.

I took 200 pictures, got a little sunburned, got sushi, and my feet and leg joints feel like gelatin.

It was awesome!!!

]]> Thirteen Minutes tag:www.athleticbot.com,2009:/blog//138.16400 2009-09-17T02:43:34Z 2009-09-17T02:44:42Z I made it thirteen minutes on the exercise bike today. Seems like after the first few minutes go by, the next several just fly by. I hope to make it to twenty minutes by the end of the year!... Albert I made it thirteen minutes on the exercise bike today. Seems like after the first few minutes go by, the next several just fly by.

I hope to make it to twenty minutes by the end of the year!

]]> Soccer Ball! tag:www.athleticbot.com,2009:/blog//138.16332 2009-09-11T18:20:02Z 2009-09-11T18:22:23Z My daughter is getting good enough with walking that she's starting to run, and that means more outside games! At IKEA yesterday, we bought this soccer ball:... Albert My daughter is getting good enough with walking that she's starting to run, and that means more outside games!

At IKEA yesterday, we bought this soccer ball:

Soccer Ball

]]> Eleven Minutes tag:www.athleticbot.com,2009:/blog//138.16307 2009-09-09T14:34:28Z 2009-09-09T14:35:33Z The keyword here is slowly. I'm slowly ramping up my time on the exercise bike. Last week it was ten minutes, this morning it was eleven. Eleven minutes on the exercise bike. Woohoo!... Albert The keyword here is slowly. I'm slowly ramping up my time on the exercise bike.

Last week it was ten minutes, this morning it was eleven. Eleven minutes on the exercise bike. Woohoo!

]]> Giants AT&T Park tag:www.athleticbot.com,2009:/blog//138.15859 2009-07-27T19:10:23Z 2009-07-27T19:11:09Z I'm in San Francisco and just had to take a picture of the Giants baseball park!... Albert Giants Park

I'm in San Francisco and just had to take a picture of the Giants baseball park!
]]> Exercycle tag:www.athleticbot.com,2009:/blog//138.4469 2009-07-03T00:33:56Z 2009-07-03T00:35:23Z Just keeping notes on my exercise bike usage: yesterday I went ten minutes. I'm hoping to get up to thirty minutes by the end of the year!Besides my cycling, I've been walking a lot lately so I feel like I'm... Albert
Besides my cycling, I've been walking a lot lately so I feel like I'm actually getting into shape.

]]> David Ortiz Slump? tag:www.athleticbot.com,2009:/blog//138.2253 2009-05-19T14:40:17Z 2009-05-19T14:50:37Z max
I'm hoping its just some terrible luck and not something more serious like an injury or personal problems. 

He'll definitely get his bat back sooner or later.  Here's hoping it is sooner, rather than later.
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