i30x5: Day 20 Tabata Plyo, Day 21 Rest and a Visit From a Former Pittsburgh Steeler
Posted on February 14th, 2010 in Workout Log | 3 Comments »
On Saturday I did Tabata Plyo for my cardio workout. I am really liking the Tabata workouts. Today (Sunday) is a rest day for me. My son started another season of football today. It was a good game. I really enjoyed my status as a “retired” coach. The game is much more enjoyable for me now. I have never watched a youth football game as a “parent/spectator”, I have always been a coach.
My son, Brendan, has a great coach. He is a former linebacker that used to play for the University of Utah. He was roommates (and he is also a relative) with former Pittsburgh Steeler running back, Chris Fuamatu-Ma’afala. Chris is retired now and lives in Hawaii. Hey, Jeff… aren’t you a Steelers fan?
Anyway, he came to practice on Friday to talk to the team. The kids really enjoy seeing him. He gave the kids great advice, especially the importance of God, parents and education. He signed some photos for the kids and took pictures with them. My son threw the ball to him a couple times so he could tell the kids at school that he threw the ball to a real NFL football player.
So instead of videos today I decided to share a couple photos with you folks.
A photo that Chris autographed for my son, Brendan.
Brendan and Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala just after getting his ball signed
3 Responses
Boomer, another idea for a tabata routine is this: Type the name “Chris Fuamatu-Ma’afala” for 20 seconds, then take 10 seconds rest. Repeat 8 times for a stellar 4 minute workout!
As a Detroit Lions fan, its no wonder Chris Fuamatu-Ma’afala has his promo photo showing him blowing past a Lion defender. The Lions are notorious for allowing career-best rushing totals to anyone wearing an opposing uniform. Then again, he’s a linebacker so its quite obvious he’s just picked off a pass thrown right to him by Joey Harrington.
Anyway, I’ll bet your son was stoked Getting coached by a guy who’s played the game at the highest level is a thrill by itself. I’ll bet he slept with that ball!
That is awesome Boomer! And Steve, coffee flew out my nose with your new Tabata workout idea!
Fu was a guy I always liked. He had such potential but always seemed to have trouble staying on the field because of a plethora of injuries. And he was a 250 lb RB but had feet like a guy much smaller. So, when he tried to out run a defender instead of smashing them Steelers fan just couldn’t understand? Bunch of meatheads us Steeler fans!
Always seemed like a good dude and it is cool to see he is working with kids – The important thing is that your son had an experience that he will always remember!
Steve… I almost fell down after I read your comment! LOL!!! You crack me up.
Jeff… The “Fu” struck me as a real stand up guy.