[Sportsandrec] [Portlander] Fitness in Maryland

Wed Feb 22 13:46:39 UTC 2017

There is a lady in her seventies in my CrossFit gym. She has been doing it a 
long time. Everyone starts somewhere. I would be careful dealing with people 
who caution you about trying a thing in which you are interested.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cindy Ray via SportsandRec" <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
To: "'Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List'" 
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Cc: "Cindy Ray" <cindyray at gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2017 10:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] [Portlander] Fitness in Maryland


> Thanks. I am doing a lot of things. I just want to be able to do it all.
> Cindy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Karen Shaw via SportsandRec
> Sent: Monday, February 20, 2017 10:31 AM
> To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Karen Shaw <kaycee510 at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] [Portlander] Fitness in Maryland
>
> Cindy,
>
> Anyone's fitness journey is just that--a journey. I am overweight and Joe
> just got me going to CrossFit. I scale everything. I can't do pull ups, so 
> I
> do ring rows. I surely can't do Bulgarian Split Squats, so I do lunges
> (which I still can't do well!). I'm working toward doing regular back
> squats. I can only use the bar for front squats and overhead squats, and
> only just started doing that! I used a PVC pipe bar at first! I've been
> going for a month and already seeing improvement, but I have a looooonnngg
> way to go to be even remotely good. And that's okay. I'm up and moving and
> putting on muscle and losing fat. The coaches are patient and supportive.
> Find a fitness you like and go for it!
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Feb 20, 2017, at 7:25 AM, Kociaba Fitness via SportsandRec
> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Good morningagain Cindy,
>> I totally understand.
>> What you are saying kind of goes along with what I said previously.
>> When I was talking about basic things for beginners to start with and
>> Jes added her "and to kick it up..."
>> She is a great athalete from what I understand and is at a much higher
>> level of fitness than most and that's great and so are the
>> acomplishments of the Goalballers and marathoners etc but these people
>> are a very small part of the picture.  I can see how hearing about all
>> of that could intimidate.  If it had that effect on you who are a very
>> fit active person than consider the potential intimidation factor to a
>> total beginner just wanting to do something more than what they are
> currently doing.
>> Yes hearing about the super atheletes can be inspiring but if you are
>> the overweight totally sedentary guy or girl who has done nothing in
>> years or ever than it could be off putting..."I could never do that so 
>> why
> even try"
>> Bill Kociaba
>> www.kociaba-fitness.com
>> "Building Better Bodies Since 1981"
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>> Of Cindy Ray via SportsandRec
>> Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2017 7:25 PM
>> To: 'Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List'
>> Cc: Cindy Ray
>> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] [Portlander] Fitness in Maryland
>>
>> I just think that I hear it and know much of that stuff I will never
>> do--goal ball, running, crossfit, running up and down mountains. LOL.
>> I thought I was in decent shape until I started listening. I have sort
>> of gotten over it a bit because we are all who we are and bring to the
>> mat sometimes things that won't allow us to do all that stuff. Besides
>> all that, some of it I will never be afforded the opportunity to do.
>> And it doesn't really matter in the big picture.
>> Cindy
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>> Of Kociaba Fitness via SportsandRec
>> Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2017 5:46 PM
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>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Kociaba Fitness <kociabafitness at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] [Portlander] Fitness in Maryland
>>
>> That's interesting. Intimidating?
>> I am curious as to why.
>> Kevin was kind enough to have me on as a guest around a year or so
>> back.  We were discussing my program with the lighthouse and some
>> other things  Kevin asked me for some exercise suggestions for
>> beginners and after I responded Jessica suggested to"kick it up a bit"
>> you could... I was fine with that but was trying to offer something
>> for a novice and did feel like her additional comments might
>> intimidate as her suggestions were for a much more advanced trainee.
>>
>> Bill Kociaba
>> www.kociaba-fitness.com
>> "Building Better Bodies Since 1981"
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>> Of Cindy Ray via SportsandRec
>> Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2017 5:46 PM
>> To: 'Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List'
>> Cc: Cindy Ray
>> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] [Portlander] Fitness in Maryland
>>
>> Find Your Fit is good, but I find it a tiny bit intimidating and a lot
>> inspiring. I often listen to it while on my treadmill.
>> Cindy
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>> Of Joe Shaw via SportsandRec
>> Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2017 4:41 PM
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>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Joe Shaw <jrs3147 at comcast.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] [Portlander] Fitness in Maryland
>>
>> Blind Alive is very good. I also encourage people to check out the
>> Find Your Fit podcast. Kevan and Jessica do a great job.
>> JS
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Cindy Ray via SportsandRec" <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
>> To: "'Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List'"
>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: "Cindy Ray" <cindyray at gmail.com>
>> Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2017 2:59 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] [Portlander] Fitness in Maryland
>>
>>
>>> I expect that tomorrow I will try the Blind Alive Eyes Free Fitness
>>> cardio
>>> 1
>>> routine again and maybe some other stuff. Today I am considering
>>> taking my  dogs for a walk, one at a time, but I wish I weren't sleepy.
>>> Cindy
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>>> Of Ashley Bramlett via SportsandRec
>>> Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2017 2:30 PM
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>>> Cc: Ashley Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] [Portlander] Fitness in Maryland
>>>
>>> yeah, we type fast and make mistakes.
>>>
>>> So what fitness is everyone doing tomorrow? I don't participate in
>>> much team stuff but just exercise so that is partly  why I don't post
>>> much.
>>>
>>> I'll be running and power walking on the treadmill and on campus 
>>> outside.
>>> I'll also engage in several recreation activities although not
>>> physically active. I'll play card games, maybe a board game, and read.
>>>
>>> Ashley
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Kociaba Fitness via SportsandRec
>>> Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2017 10:19 AM
>>> To: 'Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List'
>>> Cc: Kociaba Fitness
>>> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] [Portlander] Fitness in Maryland
>>>
>>> Hay Justin,
>>> Before Ms. Posative does It let me point out that you misspelled a
>>> word in your email.
>>> You should be banned from the list for litarecy issues.  OOOPPPPSSSS
>>> I think I just misspelled something as well.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Bill Kociaba
>>> www.kociaba-fitness.com
>>> "Building Better Bodies Since 1981"
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>>> Of Justin Williams via SportsandRec
>>> Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2017 9:57 AM
>>> To: 'Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List'
>>> Cc: Justin Williams
>>> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] [Portlander] Fitness in Maryland
>>>
>>> Agreed.  That did nothing save turn everone's hand against you.
>>> What a bitch move.
>>> Justin
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>>> Of Karen Shaw via SportsandRec
>>> Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2017 9:51 PM
>>> To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
>>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Karen Shaw <kaycee510 at hotmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] [Portlander] Fitness in Maryland
>>>
>>> Why are you being such a bitch?
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On Feb 18, 2017, at 8:38 PM, Danielle Ledet via SportsandRec
>>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> AND I DULY EXPECT A REPRIMAND!!!
>>>>
>>>>> On 2/18/17, Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> This. is. laughable! Here's another one for you; constructive. The
>>>>> teacher in me coming out. How do you all expect folks to understand
>>>>> your messages if you do not erm, refuse to spell your wording
>>>>> correctly, or even use the proper words? WE ARE NOT TEXTING HERE!Is
>>>>> this anything and everything goes? Or are there children writing in?
>>>>> God bless your stupidity!
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 2/18/17, Joe Shaw via SportsandRec <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> 
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>> Someone in Baltimore could  call the National Center 410-659-9314
>>>>>> or BISM
>>>>>> 410-737-2600 and see if they've anything going on locally.
>>>>>> Joe Shaw
>>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>>> From: "GL Norman via SportsandRec" <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> To: "Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List"
>>>>>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Cc: "GL Norman" <glnorman15 at hotmail.com>
>>>>>> Sent: Friday, February 17, 2017 5:41 PM
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] [Portlander] Fitness in Maryland
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Peter, I reside here in Maryland; applauding this perspective.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Let us chat some point offline.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> A resource is Baltimore Recreation and Sports. Although I have
>>>>>>> the sense that their orientation is to mobility related 
>>>>>>> disabilities.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> A team sport, which I would enjoy observing formed, perhaps
>>>>>>> playing a hand
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> in the forming, is a beeper baseball team.
>>>>>>>
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>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young,
>>>>> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and
>>>>> tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you
>>>>> will have been all of these.
>>>>> George Washington Carver
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>>>> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and
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