The Tears of Blood, Chalk, Sweat and Tears

I often times laugh when asked what is up with the "Tears" portion of the title of this blog. I tell folks that it isn't "tears" like it would rhyme with "peers"... it is "tears" like it rhymes with "pears"... as in "I have a partial tear in my ACL!"

The reality is that it is "tears" that one will cry when injured, sad or just emotionally overwhelmed. Being an American of Irish and Scottish descent I know a thing or two about being emotional. Give us a few beers or whiskey and we Murphys cry at the drop of a hat. Happy, sad or angry.

I was impressed the other day when Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder was awarded the Most Valuable Player Award for the National Basketball Association. In an era of big egos and overinflated monetary contracts for athletes, Kevin Durant gave one of the most heartfelt acceptance speeches I have ever heard. You cannot watch it without getting at least a little weepy. If you can't watch the entire speech, at least catch the last 5 minutes, especially when he thanks his mom!

Today's quote is from Edgar Allen Poe:

"Beauty of whatever kind, in its supreme development, invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears."

Morning Lifting Routine: Shoulders and Triceps
Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Lateral Dumbbell Raise
Alternating Front Dumbbell Raise
Captains of Crush Grip Trainers
Dumbbell Triceps Kickbacks
Diamond Triceps Push-Ups
Overhead Dumbbell Triceps Extensions

Evening Workout:
Sandbag Shoulder to Overhead Press
Heavy Barbell Shoulder Shrugs
Heavy Barbell Push Press (New personal best tonight!)

Have a Great Day!