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This is Herb’s brand new car!!! And why is that so special? I mean really, people buy new cars all the time so why would I post this here? I like to recognize milestones in poeple’s lives - whether it be inside or outside the gym.
Let me explain. When Herb first started coming I thought he was nuts because he always rode his bike to SPARK. ALWAYS! Rain, shine, snow, -40 it didn’t matter. I finally asked him what it was going to take for him to drive here (truth be told I hate seeing cyclists in the winter…just no room on the right lane when all the snow is piled up). He told me it would probably involve him owning a car. I quite frankly was shocked. I mean, who in this day and age doesn’t own a car? Herb didn’t.
In fact Herb hadn’t owned a car since he was 18 years old…20 YEARS AGO!!! You know what he said to me when I asked him how he liked it? He didn’t realize just how convenient a car was. Go figure. So congrats on the new wheels Herb. At least you can be a little drier and warmer from now on.
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Workout of the Day:
- 6 Snatches 135lbs / 95 lbs
- 12 Box Jumps 24″ / 18″
- 18 GHDBEÂ or GHDSU
5 Rounds
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September 11th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
I had always wondered that as well, i thought he was just getting extra cardio in ( good on ya )
But congrats on the new wheels Herb, so exciting when you get a new car
September 12th, 2009 at 9:57 am
Nice ride Herb…..Congrats!
….now you can go a little harder at the gym, since you don’t have to save any “gas” in those legs for a ride home. lol
September 13th, 2009 at 8:22 am
You’re going to love that thing come January.
Jeez, how did you do it Herb?
Keep up that hard work.
September 17th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Congrats! Had to go back and find your pic after this mornings workout. I’m impressed, went w/o a car for 7mos and that was long enough! And no, I didn’t even ride my bike anywhere, I took the bus and any ride anyone would give me! Well I just make myself look lazy, esp. beside the someone who rides his bike to sparks!!!! Happy for you, I’m sure you’re loving it.
September 17th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
Thanks, everyone. I was getting pretty damn sick of winter cycling last year. And I do love that car (it’s an unnatural love, but it feels good).
Actually, starting at Spark pushed me to get the car in two ways. First I *knew* that as soon as I had one I’d be driving 2 blocks for milk, and wouldn’t get any excercise whatsoever. I didn’t want to get a car until I had another form of regular excercise. Spark seems to be doing the job nicely.
Second, Crossfit is taking up time I didn’t really have, so I needed a car to get some of that time back - especially with Kim threatening to move away from the 91st street, the road that runs directly from my home to my work.