If All Else Fails...Use Brut Force
A couple of weeks ago, we changed our clocks back, because in this area we use Daylight Savings Time.
I have a lot of clocks because I like clocks. Yes, the computer and smartphone, and even my watch will automatically adjust for DST, but my other clocks don't.
I have one on the counter in the bathroom that I bought from Ikea a couple of years ago. It looks like this, but it is green:
When I turned it back, it stopped.
Just like that, it stopped. I tried a couple of new batteries, but I still couldn't get it to work.
I thought it had died, so I tried one last resort. I punched it. Right in the face. It started working again, and has been ever since.
If all else fails...
Update On Training For December
I am still training hard for my exhibition in December.
As far as I know, by opponent is still the same person. His name is Ryan. He is about my age, but he is southpaw. I'm not sure how much boxing experience he has, but I do know that he used to use orthodox stance, but switched to southpaw recently. That means that he can also switch back at any time.
My coach has changed my training a bit.
Instead of training as a southpaw, I will be returning to training orthodox with focus on offense and defense against a southpaw. It is easier, but still different. You can't use the exact same techniques as you would if your opponent is using the same stance as you.
I will provide more information on this event as it gets closer.
A Different Kind of Training
Exercise is boring, isn't it?
As an athlete and avid about keeping a a fit body, I am always looking for new and interesting ways to do so. However, recently I found one quite by accident. I was looking for something else, and I found something very interesting.
It is called Pursuit OCR. It is an indoor obstacle course. One of the largest in North America.
It has a giant ball bit with over 100,000 balls. There are also tunnels to crawl through, climbing walls, a punching-bag maze, nets, and a room full of ropes strung at all angles to navigate.
You can also race giant tricycles through a hilly track.
The one I really want to try are the rings. Yes, they have the suspended rings! I have always wanted to try those and imagine being chased by a Gladiator. Remember that show?
You get all that and more for $20 for an all-day pass.
How far do you have to go to experience this?
Not far.
It's in Toronto.
More information here:
BlogTO article
Pursuit OCR official site
Just Listen To the Radio
This is not boxing related, but it is part of my life and interesting.
I work in a condominium building near St. Clair West and Yonge Street.
I see many people come and go, but recently someone moved into one of the units who plays for the Toronto Raptors.
For privacy reasons, I am not allowed to say who, but for $3600 a month, who else could afford it?
He is very tall, and has to duck every time he enters the lobby to avoid smashing his face on the EXIT sign. That building just isn't built for basketball players.
Every time he comes back from a game that they won, I ask him who won, even though I always hear about it on the radio first. He will tell me, and then I would say, "I know because I heard it on the radio, but I wanted to hear it from you".
He's a cool guy, but after a while he stopped telling me who won and would just say with a smile, 'listen to the radio'.
--Paul 'The Brick' Brec
