elroy16 Posted December 11, 2015 Report Posted December 11, 2015 Why Ryan O’Reilly solves math equations while he works out That’s just one of the legion of training tricks Ryan O’Reilly gets thrown his way from his father, Brian, while working out during the off-season. The motivation behind them goes to the heart of Ryan’s training philosophy: combine physical and mental training to imitate game situations so you can adapt to anything thrown your way on the ice. With such an unorthodox trainer, Ryan has one of the most unusual off-season regimens in the NHL. Every summer, he trains at the family’s home just north of London, Ont., under the watchful eye of his father, who’s constantly challenging him with mind games while he works out his body. Another trick Brian tries is shouting random math questions. “He hates to lose,” said his older brother Cal, who’s played 113 games in the NHL. “As a kid…he was younger than me and my friends, but he’d always play with us. Whenever he lost, he’d start throwing sticks at everybody, so we knew to start running as soon as the game was over, because he’d start freaking out.” http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/why-ryan-oreilly-solves-math-equations-while-he-works-out/ Pretty cool article about O'Reilly's offseason workout routine with his dad. In all honesty, I'm kind of surprised athletes don't do this more often. The second quote cracks me up. I thoroughly enjoy watching ROR on the ice and love that he's only 24 and going to be around for a while. Quote
qwksndmonster Posted December 11, 2015 Report Posted December 11, 2015 He doesn't even emote when he scores, he just turns around to celebrate with his teammates. His face looks business-like, perhaps even a little relieved. Quote
WildCard Posted December 11, 2015 Report Posted December 11, 2015 ROR might actually be insane. I love it Quote
darksabre Posted December 11, 2015 Report Posted December 11, 2015 Why Ryan O’Reilly solves math equations while he works out http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/why-ryan-oreilly-solves-math-equations-while-he-works-out/ Pretty cool article about O'Reilly's offseason workout routine with his dad. In all honesty, I'm kind of surprised athletes don't do this more often. The second quote cracks me up. I thoroughly enjoy watching ROR on the ice and love that he's only 24 and going to be around for a while. That's.... A great idea. Quote
sabills Posted December 11, 2015 Report Posted December 11, 2015 That's.... A great idea. Throwing sticks when you lose? I'm in. Quote
That Aud Smell Posted December 11, 2015 Report Posted December 11, 2015 ROR might actually be insane. I love it Same. I know it gets said, but there is truth to it: This sort of stuff is Drury-esque. I think ROR may have a better physical skill set than Drury, actually. Drury might have had a better knack for potting the puck. But there are real similarities there -- starting principally with this vibe that they are POSSESSED of a a distaste for losing. Quote
Stoner Posted December 11, 2015 Report Posted December 11, 2015 He doesn't even emote when he scores, he just turns around to celebrate with his teammates. His face looks business-like, perhaps even a little relieved. Drury-ish. Quote
That Aud Smell Posted December 11, 2015 Report Posted December 11, 2015 Drury-esque Drury-ish. He doesn't even emote when he scores, he just turns around to celebrate with his teammates. His face looks business-like, perhaps even a little relieved. This is such a great observation. Quote
Ghost of Dwight Drane Posted December 11, 2015 Report Posted December 11, 2015 Too bad he can't navigate the distance between a parking space and a doughnut store window with a .18 BAC..... Quote
Stoner Posted December 11, 2015 Report Posted December 11, 2015 Too bad he can't navigate the distance between a parking space and a doughnut store window with a .18 BAC..... It had to be said. Quote
darksabre Posted December 11, 2015 Report Posted December 11, 2015 Throwing sticks when you lose? I'm in. :lol: Quote
elroy16 Posted December 11, 2015 Author Report Posted December 11, 2015 Throwing sticks when you lose? I'm in. I want to see that happen this year. Not at a player, just hammer the crap out of the boards or something. Quote
Ghost of Dwight Drane Posted December 11, 2015 Report Posted December 11, 2015 It had to be said. Easy pickins......but we need to avoid another Cody Hodgson trains with Gary Roberts theme. I'll pump out a 1300 SAT score while mounting Sophia Vegara. That doesn't mean I'm going to get you a Stanley Cup at 10 mil a year.... Quote
That Aud Smell Posted December 11, 2015 Report Posted December 11, 2015 Too bad he can't navigate the distance between a parking space and a doughnut store window with a .18 BAC..... Sometimes good people make mistakes. but we need to avoid another Cody Hodgson trains with Gary Roberts theme. Why? Because our theories might somehow affect reality? I probably could not think of a player whose story-to-date has less bearing on ROR than Hodgson. I'll pump out a 1300 SAT score while mounting Sophia Vegara. That first piece, quite possibly. The second, not a chance. At least not lawfully. Quote
qwksndmonster Posted December 11, 2015 Report Posted December 11, 2015 The SAT is out of 2400 now... Quote
Ghost of Dwight Drane Posted December 11, 2015 Report Posted December 11, 2015 The SAT is out of 2400 now... Well at least I'll have time to cook a turkey..... Quote
Weave Posted December 11, 2015 Report Posted December 11, 2015 The SAT is out of 2400 now... I'm pretty sure that makes his claim of 1300 quite believable. And the idea that he's thinking of math with Sophia Vegara in the room....... Not that there is anything wrong with that. Quote
Ghost of Dwight Drane Posted December 11, 2015 Report Posted December 11, 2015 Sometimes good people make mistakes. I agree. That's why I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express with OJ. Not really.....it was a Sandals.... Quote
Wyldnwoody44 Posted December 11, 2015 Report Posted December 11, 2015 Rhino urinated on the MCAT's and became a doctor.... He's that good. Maybe we can get the rest of our team to get this mentality Quote
Ghost of Dwight Drane Posted December 11, 2015 Report Posted December 11, 2015 I'm pretty sure that makes his claim of 1300 quite believable. And the idea that he's thinking of math with Sophia Vegara in the room....... Not that there is anything wrong with that. Thinking verbal..... Quote
Weave Posted December 11, 2015 Report Posted December 11, 2015 Thinking verbal..... You were reciting math in this fantasy? :P Quote
Ghost of Dwight Drane Posted December 11, 2015 Report Posted December 11, 2015 You were reciting math in this fantasy? :P "If you have 2, 4 pound cantaloupes, and divide them with 5 1/2.....how many shots of Rumchata result?" Quote
WildCard Posted December 11, 2015 Report Posted December 11, 2015 (edited) "If you have 2, 4 pound cantaloupes, and divide them with 5 1/2.....how many shots of Rumchata result?"Jesus man :lol: Edited December 11, 2015 by WildCard Quote
darksabre Posted December 12, 2015 Report Posted December 12, 2015 "If you have 2, 4 pound cantaloupes, and divide them with 5 1/2.....how many shots of Rumchata result?" :lol: You're finally getting into game shape. Quote
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