Blackbeard/Muppet/Jeff is hosting the Terrapin Cup on July 1. There will be at least one grudge race. Others can join in.
Grudge Race #1: Blackbeard/Muppet vs. Fortress in the 50 meter fly LC
Handicap: Blackbeard gives Fort 2 seconds, one for each decade. (Blackbeard 25-29; Fort 45-49)
Fur: Blackbeard goes full fur. Fort wears a worn out Fastskin II.
Blackbeard profile: Been training like a demon. Just swam the 4.4 mile bay swim in an hour and half. Recently developed a hankering for the 50 fly. May hurt himself in advance playing hockey. May be distracted hosting the meet and making sure everything runs well. May still be drinking too much tequila after Dave Barra paid up from grudge race, part 1. Has home field advantage and endurance advantage.
Fort profile: Sketchy training. Sketchy left shoulder. Monofin injury. But won't be swimming any distance free beforehand. Could suffer mommy guilt from skipping Mini-Fort's meet that morning. Likely will not have much sleep the night before. Will compensate with caffeine or guzzle red bulls like Jim Clemmons. Cruise will likely note that there is a risk that Fort will skip the meet and go shopping.
Place your bets or join in.
(Julie: I'll take you on too in that 50 back again if you want. But I'm assuming without my SDK edge in LC, I'd get smoked.)
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Kevin--I hate to give unsolicited advice but just incase you're a rookie to back pains:
I suggest rolling a towel or sweatshirt up and putting it in the small of your back...it might feel a little odd at first...try relaxing on the floor with said "cushion" first before trying to sleep. Do some stretching (duh) and try pressing up from the waist only (lying on your front ). Keep your hips on the floor, go slow and don't press beyond if/where you feel pain. Let the back do the work. Ice is your friend.
Thanks stud. I've hurt my back before and this feels way different. This started out feeling like my kidneys hurt (or at least that general area) and its been getting progressively worse to the point of my back feeling like it was cramping up at the base of my ribs. And it only happens at night. During the day I'm fine.
My doctor's appointment is in an hour, so I hope he can shed some light on this. And more importantly avoid a repeat of last night.
Kevin
Kevin--I hate to give unsolicited advice but just incase you're a rookie to back pains:
I suggest rolling a towel or sweatshirt up and putting it in the small of your back...it might feel a little odd at first...try relaxing on the floor with said "cushion" first before trying to sleep. Do some stretching (duh) and try pressing up from the waist only (lying on your front ). Keep your hips on the floor, go slow and don't press beyond if/where you feel pain. Let the back do the work. Ice is your friend.
Thanks stud. I've hurt my back before and this feels way different. This started out feeling like my kidneys hurt (or at least that general area) and its been getting progressively worse to the point of my back feeling like it was cramping up at the base of my ribs. And it only happens at night. During the day I'm fine.
My doctor's appointment is in an hour, so I hope he can shed some light on this. And more importantly avoid a repeat of last night.
Kevin
