Musings of The Barbell Poet

A simple look at life, lifting and running a small business. Get Some or Go Home!

[thebarbellpoet]

Devoted to Discipline

New Season, new commitment. What do you need to be more disciplined about?

A new season is dawning on us.  Spring is coming or is here in many places.  Our minds start to shift to fresh starts and the cleaning out of old things.  Life is returning to dormant plants and some of us, myself included, come out of the doldrums of winter.

As this season starts, I wanted to recommit to many of the things that I love doing and many of the things that I need to do in order to…

View On WordPress

[thebarbellpoet]

Today was my last mixed mode distance work before the tri sprint on Sunday. The workout started with 30 minutes in the pool. Then a drive home and hit the tower, air dyne, and run. The goal was to focus on pacing and transitioning between the elements. The rest of the week will be dialed back and more relaxed to keep moving and steady pacing leading into a rest day on Saturday and then the event on Sunday. #barbellpoet #triAggieland #cardioStillSucks #oldManKnees #betterThanJustRunning #bcsStrong #trainSmart

[thebarbellpoet]

Podcast...coming soon

Podcast…coming soon

I used to do some podcasting and I miss it.  I also have been having some brainstorming sessions, so Sitting in Dissonance is going to jump on the podcast train! On the podcast, you will hear my takes about the intersection between faith and the world.  We will explore the disconnect that I see in the church as it is seen primarily in the United States.  You can think of it as “What I would say…

View On WordPress

[thebarbellpoet]

What could go wrong? #sandbags #garageGymLife #sundayFunday #differentKindOfChurch

[thebarbellpoet]

Today this little #gymnast wanted to train with her dad. We grabbed a light kettlebell, she made sure my v-ups were solid and we went. It is a joy to watch her be so excited and enjoy the time together in the #garageGym. #barbellPoet #familyFitness #trainTheNextGeneration #lazinessNotAllowed #noExcuses

[thebarbellpoet]

The Growing Trend - As We Age

The Growing Trend

We all get older.  We all have to come face to face with the reality of aging.  My wife recently was blessed with being firmly planted into her 30’s, and I am rapidly approaching 40.  Our health must remain a priority as we age.

There is a trend among those that I follow for inspiration…they are getting older too.  Every day, I still receive their emails newsletters talking about training like a…

View On WordPress

[thebarbellpoet]

Trying to keep the momentum going strong. Feeling a little under the weather mentally... "The amateur fears that if he turns pro and lives out his true calling, he will have to live up to who he really is and what he is truly capable of." Steven Pressfield, Turning Pro #rogueFitness #bruteforcesandbags #deadlifts #lunges #WorkSmartAndHard #barbellPoet #garageGymLife

[thebarbellpoet]

It's Easier to Hate...

My blog...My words...my thoughts on current events. Just wanted to get it out of my head.

I don’t engage a lot on social media with the political rhetoric that we are seeing.  My social media interactions are similar to those when I go out.  I sit in the corner and watch.  I observe and then I form conclusions.

I hope that you are blessed to have social media feeds that are filled with hope and prosperity, but if yours is anything like mine, you probably see a lot of hate.  Any what…

View On WordPress

[thebarbellpoet]

The Change Comes From Within

The Change Comes From Within

I have never been changed by a Facebook post or Facebook comment.  I have never been moved from one side to the other by the shouting and screaming from people who disagree with me.

I am moved and changed with personal stories of change.  I am moved and changed by accepting the knowledge and truth that others have changed before me.

I am changed from within.

It is interesting though that somehow,…

View On WordPress

[thebarbellpoet]

Kicking Off 2017

First post of the new year, second blog site...here we go 2017!

It is a new year…the ball had dropped.  In the past, I have written about the challenges of setting up resolutions and accomplishing them.  This was done with a leaning towards those looking to live healthier lifestyles.  I will always continue to share motivation for these endeavors at the Barbell Poet Blog…but this is my space to grow in a different direction.  This is my space devoted to other…

View On WordPress

[thebarbellpoet]

It doesn't have to be long to be beneficial! Just get up, get out there and move! #barbellPoet #undergroundStrengthCoach #garageGym #SquatDaily

[thebarbellpoet]

Cleaning for another solid year in the #garageGym. Looking forward to all the progress that will be made! #barbellPoet #barbellsKettlebellsAndMovement

[thebarbellpoet]

The #spartanBeast is just around the corner. Time to start enjoying the ride! Looking forward to the #trifecta with @firemanmooj (at Barbell poet Workout Studio)

[thebarbellpoet]

This is the sign of a #blessed life! Little notes from my girls and food on the table! #barbellPoet #undergroundStrong #NoExcuses #AverageIsFailure #liveTheCode365 #garageGymLife #spartanUp #SpartanTraining

[thebarbellpoet]

It's time...#SaturdayFun. #spartanUp #liveTheCode365 #AverageIsFailure #NoExcuses #barbellPoet #undergroundStrong

[thebarbellpoet]

Giving a little back! #bloodDonor #TAMU #commitForLife (at Texas A&M University)

[thebarbellpoet]

Good morning...get going! #coffee #caffeineAndKilos @caffeineandkilos