Charles Denault III

Some things truly puzzle me. I can get into a 2001 Cessna 172 and it’s nearly identical to a 1973 172. The only differences are the computer powered instruments and maybe some leather seating. However the design of the plane hasn’t changed whatsoever. The technology literally hasn’t changed in years. Even the Wright Brothers had a very similar layout to their plane. Why are we still using antiquated technology and designs?

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Why hasn’t the aviation industry kept on top of it? Is the design so good that it can’t be perfected or refined any further? I don’t believe so.

It’s already been established that the rudder of planes was added to make up for a bad design. When control input moves the ailerons, causing the plane to roll to a side, it also induces a yawing tendency. Engineers added the rudder to help correct for this.

I think that instead of finding a solution to their problem, they should have referred to nature. You see, no bird or flying creature of any type has a rudder, let alone a vertical stabilizer. Designers need to use biomimicry to find solutions to their problems. I believe there is a better wing design out there. Maybe it just hasn’t been uncovered yet.

During some of my workouts I’ve been experiencing palpitations, so a few months ago I went to see a doctor about it. They told me it would be fine to continue working out with them, so I did.

Last week I went to Mass General and they told me I could take meds for the rest of my life or have an ablation. I chose the latter. June 15 they’re going to slide some catheters into my heart and hopefully fix the problem. Until then, I’m going to take it moderately easy just in case. I’d rather play it safe… But I can assure you, on June 16 I’m going to be back in action! I’ll have a lot of work to do before indoor season!

I’ve decided that I need to get into better cardiovascular shape so I’ve said goodbye to the weights for the time being, and hello to the road. Putting in at least 2 miles a day, 5 days a week for the time being… I never realized how poorly my heart and lungs function.

Well that will all change shortly, and hopefully I’ll say hello to some new PRs this coming indoor season… with all summer to train and prep myself, I certainly hope I’ll see some big jumps!

Who knows, maybe there’ll be some road races thrown into the mix this summer!

Hit three solid vaults on my 13’7″ 160 pole. Way too soft, don’t quite have the balls to hit the bigger pole right now. Gotta build up an aerobic base first. But hey, at least I didn’t forget how to vault…

I’m not going to touch a pole for the next three weeks. Minimum.

See me there,
Later!

Battling a nice storm over at UNH, we lost power all over campus. Luckily, the field house got power restored by mid day and I hit up the track.

I did a quick upper-body weight lifting workout, including:

• Bench Press <150lbs just to feel a burn. Nice fast reps.
• Curls
• Behind the neck, lateral pull downs
• And a few more…

Then I hit up the track and did a 5x 55 meter accelerators and 5x full approach simulating a take off.

Solid day!

Taking today off… but not all of it!

Heading back to the track tonight to do a 4×160 meter workout. Then I’ll recover and hit some pole runs, standing plants, and see what else I can come up with.

Here are the results for America East Conference from this indoor season. Looks like I’m gonna have to pull off a 15′ jump to be a contender. Can it be done? Of course.
Edit:It turned out to be a quick one. Lab at 7, and it’s pouring out. Absolutely pouring. My shirt was soaked, through my jacket. Off to class…

I’m going to follow my brother in law’s color scheme… All Black. Sorta.

And these spikes.

I started off small for the start of the season. Didn’t want to kill myself, plus today’s my easy day!

I did a quick mile warm up and got to the track. I ran 10 full approaches at full speed with very explosive jumps at the end. I was very satisfied. I got back to the Whit and did a quick med ball and abs routine. Did a few box jumps as well just to get the blood pumping. My main goal at the moment is getting into superior cardiovascular shape.

I’ll go back at it tomorrow morning at 6:45am with my neighbor and friend. They’re my unofficial eating coaches and workout partners. We’ll be doing a spin-off of Istvan Javorek’s “Big Fun Workout”. I lost the only copy in existence, but I had written a lot of it down. Barbell complexes and explosive lifts, here I come!

Solid start. I’m pleased. I didn’t lose as much as I thought I might have in my abbreviated retirement.