Launched my little 14 ft boat and went crabbing on Magothy River. Took my usual 30 collapsible traps . Got to my favorite spot and was 2 commercial trotliners already set up. I was early but they beat me there. I found a second spot Im familiar with on other side of river. layed out 18 traps, didnt expect to catch much and wasnt disappointed. wound up with a dozen nice size crabs before the wind picked up and I had enough frustration for the day.
Saturday September 21.
Charter fishing trip out of Deale Md. Me , dad, sister, brother in law and some of their friends. left the dock at 0600. Captain advised we should fish for Spanish Mackerel instead of Rockfish. Works for me. we can Rockfish anytime this fall. we had a great day, landed 29 Mackerel, 1 Rockfish and 4 Bluefish. It was the first fishing trip ever for a certain lady on board and she pulled in a whopper of a Mackerel. 29". The Capt and mate said they never seen one this big in Chesapeake Bay. So big congratulations to her very first time fishing and getting this awesom fish.
Everyday fishing on the bay is a good day.
Sunday September 22nd.
Hit the gym first thing , 0730. Hit the back rack, or T bar as some call it. pulled some good weight. 2 sets at 300# x 3, 6 sets at 285 for 29 reps , 1 set at 270 for 6 reps. 225 and 250 for set of 10 each. I like to get in gym when almost empty, people tend to gaulk when Im lifting on back rack. No one else is loading up weight like I do so it does draw attention. dosent really bother me but I really dont like the awkward feeling of being watched by non power lifter types. Other heavy lifters glance but dont make an issue of it, or really give a good shit. Power lifters have a ritual they go thru when at peak weight lifts. Its all about getting dialed in, focus, channel some anger , some absolute hate if need be. I cant really be having a friendly conversation in between heavy lifts. I need to stay focused. Some lifters can pop in and out of the zone. Not me. Gym noise, others talking and having some fun, please dont stop on my account . I do not expectexpect silence nor want it. This aint Golf , hahahahaah. I tell my lifting partner to keep gabbing away with others , right there in my space. It actually helps me know when I m truley focused. The noise becomes almost silent, thats when I know I m dialed in tight. BAM ! loft that shit !
Power lifting is a whole different game then any other. The power lifter must mentally live in a zone that others cannot understand. Every time the lifter goes into his or her upper numbers there's so much concentration needed, you cant be day dreaming or letting your thoughts wander. You'll fail or possibly get seriously hurt.
So, did my lifting this morning then dug out my 29er from in my Roadtrek. I dont keep inside full time , just brought it for a plannedbike ride after gym work.
Im 2 miles from the end of my ride, sitting at a picnic table on B&A bike trail as I type these words. I can hear the crowd noise from a bar across the street rooting for Baltimore Ravens vs K C Cheifs football game. I have not been riding my bikes much this summer. No real excuse other than not making it a priority. So thats now changed. I will be riding more, at least 3 times a week for 60 to 90 minutes each ride. I need to get my endurance level back to doing a 3 hours ride with only a short break . Challenge accepted !!!.
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