Author Archives: theurbanllama

A DAY TO GIVE THANKS

Posted on November 23, 2012 by theurbanllama

Turkey and bourbon, it’s a Kentucky tradition. Especially Wild Turkey 101 – just goes with Thanksgiving. But this year I’m trying to keep the trimmings to a minimum for my overall Thanksgiving experience. I’m in my 17th week of a … Continue reading →

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WEEK 16 TRAINING

Posted on November 20, 2012 by theurbanllama

WEEK 16 (November 12-November 18) Tuesday: Weight machine workout Thursday: Three reps each of Teaser/V-up/Straight-leg twisting crunch/Seated criss-cross/Ankle-weighted reverse crunches/3-rounds shadow boxing/3-rounds on heavy bag Sunday: Free-weight workout; Three reps each of Situps/Pushups/6″/Extreme/Medicine ball reverse crunches; 3-rounds shadow boxing/3-rounds on heavy bag; 30 … Continue reading →

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Slide Guitar Wizard Joe Price Plays Southgate House Tonight in Newport, KY

Posted on November 16, 2012 by theurbanllama

If the moderate temperatures have you thinking about a Friday night out, drive over to Newport and catch blues aficionado and guitar master Joe Price. On tour from his home in Iowa, Price picked up his first guitar at the age … Continue reading →

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Inside Obama’s 2012 Victory

Posted on November 16, 2012 by theurbanllama

Proceed indeed Governor Romney. Mercifully the 2012 presidential election is finally over. After all that money was spent, and the countless speeches, it ended up being a massacre in the Electoral College, 332 votes to 206, in favor of President … Continue reading →

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WEEK 15 TRAINING

Posted on November 12, 2012 by theurbanllama

WEEK 15 (November 05-November 11) Total Running Miles: 0 Weight: 194.6 (-15.8 lbs.) Training Days Remaining: 50 Notes: No exercise this week. I took all seven days off to heal my right ankle. It’s somewhat better but not great. I need … Continue reading →

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WEEK 14 TRAINING

Posted on November 6, 2012 by theurbanllama

WEEK 14 (October 29-November 04) Tuesday: 3.5-Mile Run (Treadmill) Wednesday: Weight machine workout; Easy 3-Mile Run Total Running Miles: 6.5 Weight: 195.4 (-15 lbs.) Training Days Remaining: 57 Notes: This week started OK, but ended with me injuring my right ankle. … Continue reading →

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WEEK 13 TRAINING

Posted on October 29, 2012 by theurbanllama

WEEK 13 (October 22-October 28) Wednesday: Weight machine workout; 15-minutes in sauna; Easy 3-Mile Run Thursday: Three reps each of Sit-ups/Push-ups/6″/Extreme/Medicine ball reverse crunches; 3-rounds shadow boxing/3-rounds on heavy bag Friday: D/O Saturday: Free-weight workout; 4-Mile Run (treadmill) Sunday: 7-Mile … Continue reading →

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President Obama Schools Romney in Third Presidential Debate

Posted on October 27, 2012 by theurbanllama

Class was in session Monday night in Boca Raton, Fla., as President Barack Obama delivered a lesson in how to conduct foreign policy to an underachieving student in challenger Mitt Romney. This was the third and final presidential debate, hosted … Continue reading →

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WEEK 12 TRAINING

Posted on October 22, 2012 by theurbanllama

WEEK 12 (October 15-October 21) Tuesday: Weight machine workout; 10-minutes in sauna/10-minutes in steam room; Easy 3-Mile Run Wednesday: Free-weight workout; 15-minutes in steam room Friday: 4-Mile Run on treadmill (speed and hills); 10-minutes in sauna Saturday: Three reps each … Continue reading →

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Obama Takes the Thriller in New York

Posted on October 20, 2012 by theurbanllama

The second presidential debate, held at Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY, was like a classic middleweight boxing match, where both fighters were bloodied in frequent heavy exchanges but President Barack Obama got the better of Mitt Romney and took the … Continue reading →

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