Christopher J. Swan

Whoa!

Ugh. Sorry friend.

Yeah, after I finish this current rotation, I think you’re right.

It’s been a journey. I used to like them, too, probably my when they were a bit easier than they were. Been a minute since I added them to my rotation.

Chasing that quad pump? I don't blame you for that. Or just like to be tortured?

It's impressive because I know the difficulty of front squats. Get it!

You’re not alone. Been on there looking for work twice over the last 1.5 years. It’s soul sucking.

I can really see the work you’ve put in.

Thanks Adam. Likewise!

In fact I am.

That’s better than the alternative

Do you like your boss?

They do!

Very much. Also, here are pics of my critters.

Especially the interaction. One fella recently like a few of my pics and followed me. He seemed interesting. I followed him back and proceeded to interact on his posts for a couple weeks. No reply, nothing. Not just to me, but to anyone commenting. He's not for me.

Yet this pic is 🔥

These is always where my shoes wear out.

Thanks. I’m finding my groove.

I will file that as an official compliment.

A mirror selfie captures a man with a trimmed beard and a baseball cap standing in a home gym. He is lifting his gray t-shirt to show his abdominal muscles and chest. He is wearing light gray drawstring sweatshorts and a white and black smartwatch. In his hand, he holds a smartphone with a vibrant, striped case in shades of blue, red, orange, and yellow. The background shows a workout space with a weight rack, dumbbells, and an electrical panel on the wall.

I was going to post a deep thought on podcast and storytelling, but please accept this rare garage gym check-in instead. Trying to lean down and build muscle at 53 requires military-level planning, so I am documenting the evidence. I am now accepting compliments in lieu of carbohydrates.

It's so fun. Been on my gym playlist for a minute.

This is a perfect nod to the great Catherine.

Get that message out there!

Oh, I’m not familiar with the comic series.

A favorite of mine as a kid.

Aw, thanks Josh!

A close-up color portrait shows a man with a light-brown beard and mustache looking slightly upward and to the side with a faint smile. He is wearing thick-rimmed, dark-colored glasses and a navy blue baseball cap with a colorful horizontal stripe logo on the front. The background is a soft-focus indoor setting featuring a lamp and a piece of abstract wall art.

Please respect my highly capable desk era. I am crushing the day job and ignoring a striking shoulder — all while mapping out podcast story arcs in my head. Thank gosh the experts handle the actual technical edits. Enjoy this selfie of me holding it all together. #CreativeProcess

Between the primary doctor, X-rays, the orthopedic surgeon referral, and the Village Network board update, everyone wants a piece of me today.

The radiologist was the only one with the decency to actually look inside.

My skeleton is fully booked.

Four weeks back to lifting. 🏋️‍♂️
It turns out, moving heavy objects repeatedly actually works. Who knew?
I am seeing the difference and feeling like myself again. Just in time to face the summer wardrobe requirements. My future self and my t-shirts say thank you.
#GarageGym #PickingThingsUp #LookAtMeGo

Only to those that deserve it.