Recent content by RagingBITCH

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    What equipment is in your home gym? (2017 edition)

    Titan Fitness T-3 folding rack Tractor Supply horsemats for gym flooring CAP barbell FringeSport bumper plates 50lb Kettlebell 40lb dumbbell Jump Rope FringeSport 16"x20"x24" plyo box FringeSport Jump Rope LifeFitness Treadmill Always looking to expand, just trying to be conscious of space in...
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    Who is doing Murph this year?

    Did it for the first time this year. 51 flat. Partitioned into 10x 10/20/30. I may have been able to shave a min or two off the runs if it wasn't 99% humidity but it really was humbling needless to say.
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    Charcoal Chimnee -

    Quick tip - learned this from an egg forum, but I also use it to light my chimney as well - soak some cotton balls in 93% alcohol. Instead of newspaper, put 2-3 at the bottom of your chimney and light. It's pretty much guaranteed to light your charcoal, as depending on wind and size of the...
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    Early morning run routine

    Ditto, but this goes with all my workouts. My first alarm goes off around 3:30. My only change to that is eating a half a banana instead of a granola bar, and rolling out on my Rumble Roller. Did this for years and years marathon and half marathon training. Have pretty much replaced most running...
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    How do we feel about tan interiors?

    I was about to pull the trigger on an Explorer Limited w/ Tan interior. Wife changed my mind. I like how it looks but with kids, it's bound to show every single little thing.
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    Post your latest NEW car/truck buying experience ... good or bad?

    Bought a '16 Ford Explorer Sport 2 Saturday's ago. Had done all my research, gotten internet quotes, TrueCar pricing, Costco Auto Pricing, etc. Went in on a Thursday afternoon, test drove the Sport and Limited. Narrowed down to the Limited, which was a particular price through Autonation. For...
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    Have you seen the Ford ecoboost v8 truck engine?

    It's not a V8, but just bought a '16 Explorer Sport w/ the 3.5L V6 EcoBoost. Compared to my old '04 Accord w/ 180hp, it absolutely hauls. 365hp/350lb ft torque. Love the EcoBoost...but man an EB V8 = awesome
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    Buying big house vs a small house

    Grew up in 1800 sq ft - 3 kids, 2 parents. Felt big enough to me. My first house I bought was 1500 sq ft - 3 bedrooms, just me. Had a roommate once, also a part time daughter (she lived with her mom during the week) - never really an issue on space. Fiancee moved in and we sold it about 8...
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    upgrading to first class at the airport?

    The "Vegas" trick really works at any hotel. The front desk agents are normally hourly folks. Anyone can be bribed to upgrading your room. Most of the time, being super friendly, a smile, and asking them personal questions to show interest can get you a free room upgrade, if available, without...
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    Nearly every issue of Nintendo Power available on Archive.org

    I kept all my issues even though I had moved out of the house for years...finally threw them out when my dad got pissed off when he realized we still had all this junk in the house.
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    Lets see those garage gyms!

    Thanks man. I really don't mind the CAP as a whole - haven't noticed any real lateral play. Figure once I start really hitting the oly lifts (right now working on form and technique) I might invest in something better with more whip and better overall quality, but it's hard to beat it for $115...
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    Lets see those garage gyms!

    Finally got the rack up. Titan T-3 21.5" folding rack. Folds in and away - only takes up 4" of wall space. (Installed on 6' 2x10 stringers on the wall) Bought those Tractor Supply horse mats someone else mentioned prior - works great, and that 3/4" thickness is awesome. CAP Beast barbell, 50lb...
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    Workout/Sports Drinks

    There's articles on both sides of the fence, some arguing for >60 minutes. As a marathon runner myself, that lady died from hyponatremia. I cannot find any articles that stated she was drinking Gatorade, only that she took in too much water. You can take in too much of anything, but to say just...
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    Lets see those garage gyms!

    Finally got everything last night. Didn't get a chance to setup my folding rack, so did DL (regular & sumo) as well as cleans/thrusters this morning. Bar felt great - agree on the knurling. I will say, the bar was loud. Maybe just being in the garage. I do need to get the horsemats mentioned...
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    UFC 200: Jon Jones vs DC, Brock?! vs TBD (Sat, July 9th)

    LOL. They already did. They wouldn't announce the sale prior to the 200 card. Rake in as much cash as they can off an epic (or was an epic) PPV, finalize sale post-200, then ride off into the sunset with a truckload of $.