Dan Cenidoza Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 I went to D.C. Saturday to watch my father test for his blackbelt (aikido) with plans to visit Bob Whelan later that day around 5:00. The lady friend and I are walking around site seeing trying to kill some time when I cop stops me and says... "Do you do the grippers too?" [i was wearing a MILO shirt.] Not the usual question I'm asked by first encounters with the police. We get to talking and it turns out that it's not just some dude that knows about ironmind products, but it's none other than Erik Vining... you know him as HAMMERHEAD! How crazy is that? I must admit, when I'd tell people I met so and so off the internet I felt a little weird. The internet is a great thing though, I've met many of interesting people, many of whom I now consider my friends. Anyway, Erik is was cool meeting you. Glad we had the opportunity to chat, maybe I'll see you again. I've got a guy I train strongman with down in Gaithersburg, next time I go down there I'll let you know. -Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gripintime2 Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 Cool coincidence, guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan McMillan Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 I've been stareing at icons for too long I can't picture Hammerhead in a police uniform unless he has a helmet with horns on it Very cool that you guys happened to meet, btw Dan did you get to meet Bob? Jon@han Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Cenidoza Posted September 15, 2003 Author Share Posted September 15, 2003 Too funny Jonathan! Yeah, I met Bob. He's a hardcore outspoken republican, "all around nice guy" and funny as a mofo! He showed us his gym, I tried a few of the machines and we got drunk afterwards. It's unbelievable how sore I am from just 'trying' the machines! His gym is very small but full of memorabilia and really nice equipment. He gave us some shirts... too cool... NO TONING NO CHROME NO BULL WHELAN STRENGTH TRAINING JUST THE WORKOUT OF YOUR LIFE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Piche Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 I never would have thought Hammer was a police officer. I have the upmost respect for the police and those that take on that profession. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 Small world! I wish I had a gripper friend on the force. I get speeding tickets like they're going out of style. By the way, did your dad make black belt? If so, congratulations to your dad. That's an awesome accomplishment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMERHEAD Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 Hey fellas, It was pretty cool running into Dan. I saw the MILO shirt and figured he at least would know what a gripper was, and it turned out he was a COC. Pretty cool. If anybody ever comes to DC let me know, and we'll try to get together. Good meeting you Dan, good luck with the Elite! -HH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Cenidoza Posted September 15, 2003 Author Share Posted September 15, 2003 Yeah, he got his belt. It's actually his third one, karate (2nd degree), kung-fu and now aikido, which he likes the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybersnott Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 .... I tried a few of the machines and we got drunk afterwards. O.K., you're BUSTED buddy! Grip training and alcohol do NOT mix... don't you know that already?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Walker Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 Tell that to the guys hoisting the Inch, Blobs, etc. after BFGS and MANY beers. Rick Walker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 Being that I'm of 50% German, 25% Irish, and 25% Scotch blood, I'm predestined to drink a few beers here and there. And I will testify to the fact that a couple of brews with my neighbor enabled me to achieve a new best on my pinch block recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Cenidoza Posted September 17, 2003 Author Share Posted September 17, 2003 .... I tried a few of the machines and we got drunk afterwards.O.K., you're BUSTED buddy! Grip training and alcohol do NOT mix... don't you know that already?!? 7 Black & Tans didn't stop me from closing my filed #3 that I had in the truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMERHEAD Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 Gotta carb up! I've had great workouts while drinking. -HH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gripintime2 Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 I've read a story that before the '72 Olympics, that VASILY ALEXEYEV was not allowed to drink beer in the training hall....apparently it had been part of his regimen of training in Russia and he was a little more than upset. Don't know if it's true or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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