[Sportsandrec] [Portlander] Fitness in Maryland

Wed Feb 22 21:32:30 UTC 2017

With personal trainer, Achilles, and CrossFit, I asked everyone who works 
with me to treat me like any other client/ athlete and we work backward from 
there modifying as necessary. I fall sometimes, I bang up sometimes, but so 
does everyone else.
j
----- 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: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 8:40 AM
Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] [Portlander] Fitness in Maryland


>I am not sure if I am really interested or not, but I've been working with
> my trainer off and on for seven years. There is some chance that she's 
> over
> cautious, because in some ways she treats me as if I am a little bit 
> frail,
> but not because of my age. I think I am satisfied to not do that right now
> though. I am having fun doing what I'm doing.
> Cindy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
> Joe
> Shaw via SportsandRec
> Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 7:47 AM
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> Cc: Joe Shaw <jrs3147 at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] [Portlander] Fitness in Maryland
>
> 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>
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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
>>>> To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
>>>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
>>>> 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
>>>>>> Email: singingmywayin at gmail.com
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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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