Micah Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 The idea of the online diary is an excellent one! After I practice, I sit down and write in a journal what I worked on and how it went. On top of that tool, I will post anything notable (or worth a laugh) here. Please feel free to make any comments or give suggestions on my posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronEqualizer Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 I too think it is a great idea. I copy and pasted my goals onto my online diary. I am still working on my new practice schedule and will post that when I am done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSeevers Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 Boy is this going to be fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 Please feel free to make any comments or give suggestions on my posts I feel VERY free ............... ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted December 16, 2006 Author Share Posted December 16, 2006 (edited) 12-16 Dryfire went well today...again I am focusing on the "two-stage" reload. It amazing how fast one can go through the drills when one is not fumbling every 5th reload. For one reason or another, now that I am halfway between B and A, I feel less pressure, and more relaxed during practice. I'm going to make a deal with Flex...maybe tomorrow if he comes out to play, and once I make Master, I can change the text under my avatar. I also had the opportunity to livefire with Chris today. I shot around 500 rounds, and mainly focused on fine accuracy. Headshots on three targets from various distances. It was just Area 5 of this year that I had no damn clue what it was to see an A zone headshot sight picture...I have come so far in only 6 months. The in-law is coming to visit for the rest of the weekend...I think I'll spend the rest of my day cleaning brass, reloading, and working more on my reloads. It looks like I'll be able to shoot a match of sorts tomorrow with Keeny and Uncle Bill, so I'll turn in early. Edited December 18, 2006 by Pharaoh Bender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted December 18, 2006 Author Share Posted December 18, 2006 (edited) 12/17/06 Got out of the house around 8am today to shoot a steel match in Zanesville with Chris and Bill. Flex met us up there and he very kindly lended me a compensated G34 barrel (I have this itch to play around with iron sighted Open for kicks...trust me, don't ask!) Anyway, a big thank you to Flex I promise not to paint it to match the rest o' my gear. The match was a real hoot. Nothing that I was expecting out of a steel match, there were about 7 stages, all of which had at least 20 steel targets. Several stages had some exceptionally difficult shots on well hidden steel. I had the opportunity to take some footage of several stages that I'll post and the end of this entry. I feel that I shot the match relatively well, although I did incure several penalties (shot the red plate first...green last) (totally didn't see one steel hiding from me)...and I hesitated on the white USPSA target steel, that although we had to hit with two rounds, really kinda felt funny about it. Got home around 6:30 and dryfired for an hour, focusing on my weak hand grip and angle. Flex mentioned that it looked like my gun was bouncing a bit more than it needed to, and offered me a few tips. All in all, it was a productive weekend full of fun with guns Edited December 19, 2006 by Pharaoh Bender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted December 18, 2006 Author Share Posted December 18, 2006 (edited) Well I'll be darned! I won my division in that steel match Congrats to Chris and Flex for winning Open and "Hi-Cap" Link to vehicle stage Edited December 18, 2006 by Pharaoh Bender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronEqualizer Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Congrats PB...sounds like ya'll stole the show. It does feel good to improve to a point where you are not the only one who notices doesn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSeevers Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 I just want to know who filmed that cinematographic epic? Great match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihatepickles Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 I'm going to get a camera this year, it would greatly help me break down my problems. So, why were you at slide lock after the first 6 rounds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Stage description called for it. Why don't we have more "feet" footage there, speedy? Micah you can post some of my sand-baggin skills there if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted December 18, 2006 Author Share Posted December 18, 2006 I'm going to get a camera this year, it would greatly help me break down my problems.So, why were you at slide lock after the first 6 rounds? The entire match had a very random feel to it.... On that stage, you were only allowed 6 rounds in the gun at start. If you had mikes on those first three targets (and a mike was anything that wasn't in the head, or a 4 inch circle drawn on the A zone) than too freaking bad. You then had to run to the mini-mart style counter and reload from a magazine placed on the shelf. If you notice, I began to push the door open with my hand on the last barricade, when in fact we had to use the rope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38supPat Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 I'm going to get a camera this year, it would greatly help me break down my problems. So, why were you at slide lock after the first 6 rounds? The entire match had a very random feel to it.... On that stage, you were only allowed 6 rounds in the gun at start. Well I believe that right there makes it an Illegal stage. Ahh yes Rule 8.1.4 Unless complying with a Division requirement (see Appendices), a competitor must not be restricted on the number of rounds to be loaded or reloaded in a handgun. Written stage briefings may only stipulate when the firearm is to be loaded or when mandatory reloads are required, when permitted under Rule 1.1.5.2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driver8M3 Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Well I believe that right there makes it an Illegal stage.not to mention the upside down target!!flex was there...and you know how he is with rules...so i doubt that was a uspsa match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted December 18, 2006 Author Share Posted December 18, 2006 Gents, this was certainly not a USPSA match! It was just a club up north having a bootleg steel match. Now that it's colder here in Ohio, finding ANYTHING to shoot outdoors is rare at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 We did two stages of Steel here yesterday. It was great, no pasting or setting of steel. Steel Challenge, for a LAZY people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted December 18, 2006 Author Share Posted December 18, 2006 (edited) 12-18 Dryfired, now I'm getting ready for work. I would have liked to get another session in, but when I get home @ 2am, I'm not going to be in the mood. I think I feel so crappy today because I started my diet. After looking at the video of myself, it's clear that I can afford to drop a few pounds. 170 sounds about right for my personal goal...and posting that here will help me be more accountable to myself. Edited December 19, 2006 by Pharaoh Bender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 What's your diet plan. IMO, you shouldn't feel crappy when you start onto a diet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted December 18, 2006 Author Share Posted December 18, 2006 What's your diet plan. IMO, you shouldn't feel crappy when you start onto a diet... I usually do low carb/no carb, but am working with shakes for the moment. I think I am mostly feeling crappy knowing that I have to work 4/2 every day this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 (edited) Who Benefits from Low-Carb Diets? There is evidence that low-carb diets can effectively help overweight and obese people lose significant amounts of weight, as long as they can stick to the diet. Some studies have shown that low-carb diets more effectively reduced weight that conventional low-energy, calorie-restricted, low fat diets. However these same studies found that people were not able to comply with the necessary dietary restrictions in the long term. Compliance is one of the biggest factors in the success of any nutrition or exercise program. A program can only work as long as you can stick with it a for a long time, and in the best case scenario, this means permanently changing nutrition and behaviors. For active people and sports entusiasts, our athletic activities influence the ways we spend out leisure time, the foods we eat for fuel, the equipment we choose to spend our money on, and the kinds of relationships we make. Being physically active profoundly and positively impacts many seemingly unrelated aspects of our lifestyles, making and athletic lifestyle easier to stick with than conventional diet plans. So pretty much, drop the "diet plan". Eat a little less, eat healthy and exercise. This means a healthy 55-20-25 % of carbs to protein to fat combination in your diet. You need carbs to run your body. Eat a little every few hours and you won't get really hungry and break your diet. It's all calories in to calories out. Edited December 18, 2006 by Matt Cheely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom D. Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 What???? You dare suggest a[/u]sensible diet & exercise. That borders on un-American! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Not to drift PB's thread too much, but come on, Matt... We all know the best diet is 3 squares of Big Macs and fries a day, plus a 12 pack of beer... PB - just a thought - I agree w/ Matt that portion control and exercise are the most important bit (w/ exercise typically meaning a lot more for most of us). For IPSC, make sure you're building flexible leg strength, and overall endurance.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted December 19, 2006 Author Share Posted December 19, 2006 12/19/06 Got up early to sneak in some live fire at the range. I shot around 500 rounds on 3.5 inch paper plates. What I was focusing on was accuracy at 40-50-65 feet freestyle, and 25 foot strong/weak hand accuracy. Aside from the weak hand, which is getting better every day, I shot very well. Dryfired for 70 minutes today as well. It went by smoothly...I imagine that I was grooved in from going to the range earlier in the morning. My B Class card came in the mail today...the more that I think about it, I have no desire to "hang around" in B class. Master is my goal, and I will continue to train as such. Sure...I run the risk of getting my ass handed to me by Limited GM's that are "playing" in Prod (looking in your direction Matt ) but that is another part of this sport. I am in this game for the long haul... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 I think that was my B card that was in your mail today, Micah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronEqualizer Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Congrats on the B card PB. It's nothing but a stepping stone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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