Chicks Like Sports Too

heavyinthegameblog: Actor Charlie Sheen tells Sports Illustrated in its latest issue that he took steroids “for like six or eight weeks” while filming the 1989 movie “Major League.” He adds that the performance-enhancing drugs helped his fastball go from 79 mph to 85 mph. Sheen played fireballing relief pitcher Ricky “Wild Thing” Vaughn, whose wayward … Continue reading →

This year, so far, has been a year of firsts (in sports) for me.  It is the first year that my work out/ and in-and-out burger ratio has tipped to healthy.  I went to my very first NHL game (Game 7: Sharks and Red Wings).  I also ran my very first half marathon (See Jane … Continue reading →

So apparently the NBA decided to copy the NFL and join the lock-out fun to ensure that I watch more golf, tennis, and car racing in the coming months (notice my disregard for Oxford getting rid of my favorite comma?).  Here’s the deal though, the NBA lockout looks, at first glance, much more threatening to … Continue reading →

I over-exerted myself a little at dailey method and pilates class and my quads were in pain for saturday and sunday.  Soooo, it goes without saying that I have not been sticking with my workout schedule.  I did go for a short run on Sunday but haven’t done much since.  Stay tuned for a modified … Continue reading →

The Mavs won, which by default means that the Heat lost. I found myself strangely cheering for the Heat, and for LeBron James for a strange reason. I know that he has been portrayed as a villain for what he did to Cleveland, and yes maybe all that shit talking about winning seven titles was … Continue reading →

(see previous post about my year-long challenge) Challenge 1: Backcountry Ranger Job Description as given by Backpacker magazine: Simply put, get paid to be a backpacker.  OK, that’s too simple.  Rangers do explore sprawling wilderness areas on boot, but i’s not all peakbagging and meadow naps.  On patrol, you’ll check on visitors’ safety and lawfulness, … Continue reading →